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New Mexico Judge Appoints Himself Meta’s New Product Manager

2 months 3 weeks ago
Earlier this year, following the initial verdict in the state of New Mexico’s case against Meta (arguing that Meta caused harm to children by doing things like encrypting messages), we noted that even if you believe that Meta is a terrible company (as I do), that Mark Zuckerberg cannot be trusted (ditto), and that the […]
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Daily Deal: flowkey Piano Learning App

2 months 3 weeks ago
flowkey is a fun, interactive piano learning platform that helps anyone go from absolute beginner to confident player — at their own pace. It combines step-by-step courses with thousands of songs you know and love, tailored for every skill level, from first-time learners to advanced pianists. The app listens as you play and gives instant […]
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Police Investigate Serious Illinois Route 143-Wood River Avenue Collision

2 months 3 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER - Two people were taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash about 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the intersection of Illinois Route 143 and Wood River Avenue, Wood River Deputy Police Chief Tim Gegen said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Gegen said the two vehicles collided in the intersection and sustained serious damage. Everyone was out of the vehicles when officers arrived, he said. Two people were transported with injuries that were not life-threatening,

St. Peters Hardware and Rental Shares Work and Commitment to Community

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BREESE - St. Peters Hardware and Rental stays busy year-round, and owner Dan St. Peters is proud of the business his family has built. With locations in Alton, Edwardsville and Breese, the store offers tools and equipment as well as a wide selection of rental items, from tents and chairs to dunk tanks. St. Peters noted that while the business has grown a lot over the past few decades, the core of their mission — to serve the community — is always the same.