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Biden displays yet another mental lapse
Under ordinary circumstances, Joe Biden's latest speaking gaffe wouldn't be a big deal. But these aren't ordinary circumstances: It doesn't matter if Biden had trouble reading the teleprompter. Maybe he needs glasses. Who cares? But he shouldn't need a teleprompter to know that his own policy, which he was announcing for the first time, ...continue reading "Biden displays yet another mental lapse"
Meta Tells Court Section 230 Shouldn’t Empower Users And Third Party Apps
Meta has a long history of making sure no one but Meta, or Meta-approved apps, can operate on top of its services. And now, in a new court filing, it’s going to somewhat ridiculous lengths to try to stop one developer from making sure he won’t get sued for creating a tool that automates clicking […]
The Benevolent King has closed in Maplewood
Chef-owner Ben Poremba says, "We exhausted all efforts, and unfortunately, it ended a little more prematurely than I had hoped, but that’s what it is.”
This St. Louis suburb ranks among best in US | List
Men’s earnings shot up last quarter
In the last quarter, the earnings of men working full time suddenly skyrocketed 8.9% at an annual rate. Earnings of women dropped 4.3%. Perhaps this is some kind of artifact? No obvious reason comes to mind for men's wages to have gone up so much.
How shoe manufacturer mōshn is reimagining women’s footwear
Based in Sullivan, Missouri, the company produces women’s shoes designed for comfort and durability.
Biden’s Virtual Roll Call Strategy
Today on TAP: There is no good reason for it to deter the movement to replace Biden as nominee.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […]
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.” The free books are sent […]
Man shot, killed early Wednesday in north St. Louis parking lot
Bar:PM prosecutors haven’t turned over key evidence, attorneys say
Lawyers for bar co-owner Chad Morris want a judge to sanction the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office.
These power athletes are shifting attitudes about what vegans can look like
In this excerpt, Grist’s Joseph Winters shares the stories of vegan lifters and strongmen who are out to challenge stereotypes about plant-based diets.
St. Louis Cardinals tickets don't fare well on resale market, report says
‘I Should Be Dead’
Turns out Trump’s would-be assassin was a registered Republican. Best to just forget all about it.
Jason Bean
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Sen. Jason Bean joins St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to discuss Gov. Mike Parson’s budget vetoes — and the future of the Missouri Senate.
Bean represents Missouri’s 25th Senatorial District, which includes Stoddard, Dunklin, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Ripley, Oregon, Mississippi, Butler, Wayne and Carter Counties. The Holcomb Republican was elected to his post in 2020.
The RNC, Night Two: The Party as Cult
Remade in Trump’s image, the party nonetheless resurrects ancient attack lines.
Food Is Love's Lasse Sorensen and Soulcial Kitchen's John Michel join forces to address food insecurity in Metro East
Among the planned projects are the Love Thy Neighbor free food truck program, the Food on the Move free mobile pantry, and a Produce Blessing Box initiative.
As transfer window opens, CITY is counting on help from new additions
Recent acquisitions Cedric Teuchert, Jake Girdwood-Reich, and Marcel Hartel will each be eligible for selection as soon as Saturday’s game at Sporting Kansas City.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones aims to use a historic windfall to shrink racial disparities. Can she?
She'll have to navigate a rift in her coalition, tamp down her petty streak, oversee a sprawling spending effort—and win a second term this spring
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