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Has Wired Given Up On Fact Checking? Publishes Facts-Optional Screed Against Section 230 That Gets Almost Everything Wrong
What is going on at Wired Magazine? A few years ago, the magazine went on a bit of a binge with some articles that completely misrepresented Section 230. While I felt those articles were extraordinarily misleading, at least they seemed to mostly live in the world of facts. Its latest piece goes so far beyond […]
Carl Palmer releasing career-spanning box set
The career of legendary drummer Carl Palmer is being celebrated with a new career-spanning box set. Carl Palmer Fanfare for the Common Man will consist of three CDs of music from Palmer’s various…
Parson rejects Missouri National Guard’s request to bolster ranks with bonus pay
At the same time Gov. Mike Parson is planning to send Missouri soldiers to the Texas border, his proposed budget zeroes out $5.7 million sought by the National Guard.
TKO: Kevin Demoff's historical revisionism sparks controversy
You can be a big fan of history, but not necessarily when its being rewritten. At least in the hands of Los Angeles Rams executive Kevin Demoff.
Missouri rolls up huge cannabis sales in 2023
Missouri sold $1.3 billion worth of cannabis in 2023, its first year of adult use sales, making it the sixth-largest market in the nation.
Letter To The Editor: Parents of Young People in Edwardsville District 7 Need To Be Aware Of Plan To Install One All-Gender Restroom
Letter to the Editor: Parents of young people in Edwardsville District 7 should be aware of plans to remove two traditional “single sex” bathrooms at Edwardsville High School – to be replaced with one “all gender” bathroom – to be used by both boys and girls – with 22 toilets, but no urinals. On Monday, as an Edwardsville taxpayer, I attended a school board “work session” at Liberty Middle School. An architect showed plans to the board and superintendent, with citizens able to listen and watch the discussion. The legislation that allows “multiple-occupancy, all-gender” bathrooms for schools was introduced by Rep. Katie Stuart (D – Edwardsville) and this legislation was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker in August 2023. Rep. Stuart is a math teacher by profession, and her husband, Dr. Steve Stuart, is the principal at Edwardsville High School. The presentation mentioned Loudoun County, Va. and St. Paul, Minn.
Rod Stewart sells rights to his songs to Iconic Artists Group
Rod Stewart is joining artists like The Beach Boys, Cher, Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Stills and The Beach Boys on the roster of Iconic Artists Group, which acquires and manages the rights to artists' music and brands. Iconic's CEO…
Extend the look and feel of your home into your garage with Closet Factory’s custom garage offerings
Learn how Closet Factory in St. Louis transforms garages from traditional car storage spaces into personalized cozy living spaces with custom storage solutions, flooring options, and smart technology integration.
Man accused in downtown crash had no record, chief says; victims ID'd
The man accused of causing a crash that killed two tourists after a downtown St. Louis concert early Wednesday had no criminal record, St. Louis' police chief said Thursday.
Missouri Children’s Division head sees progress on St. Louis abuse and neglect case backlog
The leader of Missouri’s agency responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect says its St. Louis office is making progress in eliminating a massive case backlog.
Last year, St. Louis Public Radio reported on the troubles in the Children’s Division office in St. Louis, which serves the city and St. Louis County. A combination of high turnover and inability to hire people created a backlog of 6,124 cases of abuse or neglect allegations that remained open after 45 days. And the staff’s 16 investigators had an average caseload of 150 — when federal guidelines say it should be closer to 10 to 12.
In a wide-ranging interview on Wednesday, Children’s Division Director Darrell Missey said that increased hiring should play a major role in eliminating overdue cases over the next few months. Missey said the agency is close to reaching its goal of having 60 investigators to look into abuse and neglect claims in St. Louis and St. Louis County.
LOVE this new collab between St. Louisans Sexxy Red and Sza. Also love that Blues Jersey that SZA is rockin in the video
More charges issued for man behind series of St. Louis burglaries
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has issued additional charges to a man who is accused of robbing six different businesses around south St. Louis County.
New ball, new rules as Battlehawks prepare for 2024 UFL season
The St. Louis Battlehawks are gearing up for their third spring football season in five years. It will be the franchise's first since the UFL merger, and plenty of changes are on deck.
If you can’t afford the Dyson Airwrap, Shark has a tool for half the price
What's the difference between the Dyson Airwrap and the Shark FlexStyle? The Shark tool performs the same for half the price.
State Troopers out in force today on I-70 in city limits!
Durbin, Braun Urge FDA To Crack Down On Misleading Social Media Ads That Promote Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take swift action to update its enforcement tools to reflect the current social media platforms and tactics used to promote prescription drugs, and to prioritize the protection of children from harmful and inaccurate medical advice. With the dramatic rise in social media use—especially among youth—there has been an alarming proliferation of dangerous and misleading content promoting prescription drugs. The bipartisan pairing of Senators request answers from FDA on their actions to crack down on these targeted ads by March 27, 2024. The Senators wrote, “Studies show that patients are more likely to ask their provider for a particular medication and to receive a prescription if the patient has seen a direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisement for the drug. This can inflate demand for medications that may not be clinically
1st Riverbend Wellness Festival to Encourage Holistic Wellness with Local Appeal
ALTON - According to organizers, the inaugural Riverbend Wellness Festival is “for the Riverbend and by the Riverbend.” Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, the festival will include over 30 vendors, 10 keynote speakers and several workshops that promote mental, physical and spiritual wellness. The festival, located at Milton Schoolhouse in Alton, encourages attendees to connect with local resources and learn about ways to take a holistic approach to wellness. “We really wanted people to be able to come and find their people, find their community,” Beth Ahlin said. “We tried to be as well-rounded as possible with the speakers and the vendors so people could shop and do some self-care that day as well as meet people that could help them on their wellness journey. And we wanted to appeal to everybody. Families, individuals, couples, it doesn’t matter. Everybody’s welcome.” Ahlin, who owns CE Ahlin Counseling
St. Louis Character: Philip Perschbacher creates sculptures for clients nationwide
He hand-carved the name and lettering for the Ted Simmons statue outside Busch Stadium, was part of a team that re-did the gates to the Ottoman Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis and sculpted the faces for the Korean War Memorial in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
UFL unveils official league football
The United Football League is getting ready to start its first season, and you can't play football without the ball. On Thursday morning, they unveiled the official league football and we already have one right here to show.
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