There’s a type of marginally frustrating reporting where a reporter searches social media for [insert bad thing], finds some examples of said [bad thing], and writes a story about “This Platform Allows [Bad Thing]” followed by lots of public commentary about how the platforms don’t care/don’t do enough, etc. etc. Let me let you in […]
Ameren Missouri has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build a planned 800 megawatt natural-gas-powered backup electric plant, with a bigger investment and later construction start than previously announced.
Centene was among eight companies filing a protest claiming the state improperly gave their bids to Aetna, a subsidiary of CVS Health, handing it an edge during the procurement process
Last week I said that I wasn't going to take another crack at photographing Rho Ophiuchi, but on Wednesday I happened to glance at the weather forecast and it said the sky was looking great on Palomar Mountain. So I suddenly decided to go out there and try again. I don't mean all of Rho ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Bon Jovi returned to the stage Saturday, performing a short set at the opening of Jon Bon Jovi’s Nashville Bar, JBJ’s Nashville.According to setlist.fm, the band kicked off their mini…
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments, a regional planning agency, is expected later this month to discuss a possible area-wide effort to deal with homelessness.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has turned down a clemency request for condemned inmate David Hosier, a move that likely clears the way for his execution. Hosier is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for the 2009 deaths of Angela and Rodney Gilpin of Jefferson City.
The bands Bastardane and OTTTO, both of which feature children of Metallica members, have announced a co-headlining tour.The joint outing, dubbed the Reconquest tour, runs from Aug. 2 in New…
The Hunter Biden gun case wraps up today and will go to the jury probably tomorrow. For the record, I assume they'll find him guilty because, you know, he is guilty. He's basically admitted it. Abbe Lowell is a good lawyer, but there's only so much even a good lawyer can do. However, I also ...continue reading "Hunter Biden case heads to the jury"
A Wall Street Journal piece today describes the battle that ensued after the Israeli army rescued four hostages in Gaza this weekend. There were two targets, and the rescue went smoothly at one of them. At the other, Hamas militants attacked as the rescuers tried to get out: A shootout that started Saturday in one ...continue reading "Inside the Gaza hostage rescue"
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