For God's sake, can we stop this nonsense? People gobsmacked by empty fire hydrants in Pacific Palisades have wondered, why not just stick a hose in the ocean? Well, salt water can be very damaging to equipment (including firefighting machinery) and all sorts of other things as well, so the Pacific's bounty can only be ...continue reading "Just give it up. There’s no one to blame for the LA fires."
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Friday questioned why they should intervene to block a law forcing the sale of TikTok in nine days, saying the short-form video platform’s Chinese parent company does not enjoy First Amendment rights. Lawyers for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and a group of the platform’s users faced sharp questions from justices […]
Stephanie Beier, a former teacher at Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center, alleged in a suit filed Thursday the district ignored her complaints about another teacher who harassed her because of her disability and gender.
Russ Carnahan, state Democratic chair, and Florissant municipal judge Mary Elizabeth Dorsey are two St. Louis-area members of Democrat’s national board.
In a twist that highlights the absurdity of UK libel laws, former Prime Minister Liz Truss is threatening to sue current PM Keir Starmer for saying she “crashed the economy” during her chaotic 49 days in office… conveniently forgetting that she made the exact same accusation against an earlier PM herself. That’s right, Truss, whose […]
ALTON - Three women from Alton have been charged with mob action after allegedly battering a customer and staff at a bar in downtown Alton. The following individuals, each from Alton, face a Class 4 felony count of mob action: Precious N. Steward, 27 Thelma D. E. Jordan, 35 Honesty A. Butler, 25 Charging documents filed against all three individuals on Jan. 8, 2025 state that on Nov. 16, 2024, the three acted together to batter “a female customer and bar staff” at The Firehouse bar in Alton. The Alton Police Department presented separate but related cases against all three individuals, who were each granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
After a stellar 2024, Billy Joel's 2025 is starting off a little bumpy: He's had to reschedule his first concert of the year — not counting New Year's Eve —…
Webster University on Friday reported that it narrowed its operating deficit in fiscal 2024, and said it will be cash-flow positive for the current fiscal year, as it's boosted by increased enrollment and efficiency measures.
"Snowbegone Kenobi," "The Big LePlowski," and many more uniquely named snow plows will be seen on the streets of Collinsville clearing snow for drivers on Friday.
Mark Matson, CEO of Matson Money , appeared on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to discuss wealth building and management strategies to kick off the new year. Described as an “investment advisor company,” Matson Money aims to help its clients make their own “American Dream” a reality through financial stability. Matson said “equities,” or stock investments, are some of the “greatest wealth-creation” tools available not just in the United States, but around the world. “Equities are the greatest wealth tool known to mankind,” Matson said. “Historically, large stocks have averaged about 10% every year, so your money doubles every 7.2 years. Small stocks have been in the ballpark of 12%, small-value stocks in the ballpark of 7.2%. So historically, equities - owning stocks - not only in the United States but globally, is one way people can fulfill their American Dream.” Despite turbulent economic condition
On our live show, David and Harold talk about their common experiences on the Westside of Los Angeles, epicenter of the terrible wildfires raging across Southern California.
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