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States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create

1 year 6 months ago

After a 2014 leak of hundreds of celebrities’ intimate photos, Uldouz Wallace learned that she was among the public figures whose images had been stolen and disseminated online. Wallace, an actress, writer and social media influencer, found out the images were ones her ex had taken without her consent and had threatened to leak. Over […]

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Madyson Fitzgerald

Telecoms To Get $45 Billion In Taxpayer Broadband Subsidies, But Are Whining Because They Might Have To Deliver Affordable Broadband To A Few Poor People

1 year 6 months ago
The 2021 infrastructure bill is throwing more than $42 billion at America’s mediocre broadband networks. And while a lot of that money will be put to good use shoring up fiber, a lot of it is being dumped in the laps of regional monopolies with a long, long history of taking subsidies in exchange for […]
Karl Bode

Speaker Dean Plocher accused of ‘absolute obstruction’ in House ethics investigation

1 year 6 months ago
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher obstructed an investigation of his official acts through pressure on potential witnesses and refusing to issue subpoenas, bipartisan leaders of the House Ethics Committee alleged Monday. Some potential witnesses allegedly refused to speak out of fear Plocher would use his power as speaker to retaliate against them. Others were out of reach because the speaker decided who the committee could compel to testify. And Plocher refused to cooperate with the attorney…
Jason Hancock

Automated traffic cameras coming to the streets of St. Louis

1 year 6 months ago
New automated traffic cameras are returning to the streets of St. Louis. Depending on how quickly the city moves to hire a camera company, drivers could start to see tickets showing up in their mailbox within a matter of two to three months. The technology promises to rush reinforcements to a depleted police department, which is now 352 officers short of its budgeted strength, according to a public employee database of city officers. Mayor Tishaura Jones and a progressive-leaning Board of Aldermen…
Mark Maxwell

Imo’s Hot New Collab: Red Hot Riplet Wings

1 year 6 months ago
Inspired by the success of the most St. Louis-style pizza yet — Imo’s one-day-only offering of thin-crust pizza topped with Old Vienna’s Red Hot Riplets — the two beloved local brands have teamed up again to unveil Imo’s new Red Hot Riplets wings.  Back in March, Imo’s and Old Vienna created the ultimate 314 Day collaboration by giving away a bag of Red Hot Riplets with pizza orders. Guests were encouraged to sprinkle the crunchy, spicy chip on top of their crispy-crusted pizza to create the most STL-flavored packed bite imaginable. 
Paula Tredway

99th season of horse racing starts today in Collinsville

1 year 6 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Today marks the grand reopening of the Fan Duel Sportsbook and Horse Racing venue in Collinsville, Illinois, previously known as Fairmount Park, for its 99th racing season. The season, which begins today, will continue through November 16th. The opening day festivities at the track include many activities, including food trucks on-site. The [...]
Joe Millitzer

Two dead in Ferguson gas station shooting

1 year 6 months ago
FERGUSON -- Two people are dead after a shooting at a Ferguson gas station. A police officer shot the suspect, killing them. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. at the QuikTrip on West Florissant Avenue. According to St. Louis County Police, a Ferguson police officer leaving the QuikTrip heard gunshots near the gas pumps. [...]
Joe Millitzer