Two years ago, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its initial review of federal use of facial recognition tech. That report found that at least half of the 20 agencies examined were using Clearview’s controversial facial recognition tech. A follow-up released two months later found even more bad news. In addition to widespread use of […]
ST. LOUIS -- A former officer with the North County Police Cooperative is facing 21 felony charges for sexually abusing men who he had detained or handcuffed. There may be more victims in this case because Marcellis Blackwell's phone contains videos of as-yet unidentified victims. The Department of Justice says that Blackwell of committed the [...]
You may be young and modern in your thinking but you are going to love this Olden Golden Retro Mini Gramophone Bluetooth Speaker. This vintage style Bluetooth speaker is fun to have on your desk while you do your work or as a part of the decor in your den while you are enjoying Sunday […]
ALTON - Whether you’re in the “Spooky Season” spirit or just looking to take in some beautiful fall colors, there’s a lot going on in the Riverbend region this fall. Cory Jobe, president and CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, said there are plenty of frights and fall fun to go around with several events happening in and around Alton as the leaves change and Halloween season approaches. In Grafton, Fall Foliage and History Shuttle Tours will be held starting in the parking lot of the Grafton SkyTour at Aerie’s Resort. The three-hour trip includes a “fall color drive” on the Great River Road, stops at the Elsah General Store, a guided tour of the Principia College grounds, and a tour of Pere Marquette State Park featuring panoramic views of the fall foliage. “We’ve been recognized by the Farmer’s Almanac, MSNBC, MSN Travel, as one of the top fall foliage drives in the country,” Jobe said. Fall
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The Rolling Stones have treated fans to another preview of their upcoming album Hackney Diamonds, releasing the gospel-infused “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” which features vocals by Lady Gaga and keyboards by Stevie Wonder. In a new interview…
Critics say Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent changes to EV, heat pump, and insulation targets will only hurt the households he purports they'll help.
NORMANDY, Mo. -- A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting and killing his best friend. A jury convicted Korrie Black, 23, of second degree murder armed criminal action. Prosecutors say Black shot and killed Gerrian Green, 16, on November 24, 2018. There was an argument over Black returning a gun [...]
Our long national nightmare is over: S. Res. 376, clarifying the dress code for the floor of the Senate, was adopted by unanimous consent. — Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) September 27, 2023 Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman will no longer be allowed to wear shorts and a hoodie on the floor of the Senate. Our weeklong ...continue reading "You gotta wear a tie in the Senate"
Laumeier Sculpture Park presents the first solo museum exhibition for St. Louis-based artist Vaughn Davis, Jr., titled The Fabric of Our Time, on view from Aug. 26 to Dec. 17. […]
The St. Louis American received Missouri Press Association’s Gold Cup award at its convention last weekend in Westport. The American, which tied for first with the Washington Missourian, has now won the state press association’s top honor seven of the…
The Community Foundation's leader writes that over the next five years, it will be propelled into a new era of regional impact by leveraging resources, nurturing relationships and convening regional partners.
The parents of the late LaMarco Love are asking a Cole County judge to require Missouri to turn over video or audio recordings of the cell in which Love was housed the day he died.
WASHINGTON DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and a former Army Blackhawk pilot who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years—met with the commander of Air Mobility Command (AMC), General Mike Minihan, to discuss how we can best implement our air mobility strategy at home and abroad. In addition to reiterating her commitment to supporting AMC, which is headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Duckworth also discussed how she can help improve partner training in aeromedical evacuation and AMC’s organic contingency response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region. Improving on these air mobility capabilities bolsters our U.S. joint force and supports our allies and partners worldwide. Photos from today’s meeting are available here . “When it comes to remaining competitive with our rivals and making sure the airpower in our military is ready for the next fight, there’s no suc
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