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Missouri House bill takes aim at ‘cesspool’ of meatpacking sludge

2 years 1 month ago

Between Vallerie Steele, her seven siblings and their children, there’s always a birthday or anniversary to celebrate on the family’s southwest Missouri farm. The summer months are typically a parade of pool parties and barbecues. Until last year.  The stench coming from the lagoon across the road from Steele’s home has become unbearable. It holds […]

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Allison Kite

Daily Deal: The Complete Linux Training Bundle

2 years 1 month ago
With five comprehensive modules and over 40 Linux technologies covered, the Complete Linux Training Bundle offers a detailed program tailored for absolute beginners. The curriculum includes a compilation of important topics such as security, DevOps, and cloud, combining all the necessary elements to become a well-rounded Linux professional. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Raw data: Reading for pleasure

2 years 1 month ago
Has the internet destroyed reading? Not really: Reading for pleasure has declined by an average of six minutes per day in the internet era, but the truth is we never read very much in the first place. Twenty years ago TV outpaced reading by 7:1. Today it's nearly 11:1. We really love our televisions.
Kevin Drum

Saint Louis County Unveils 2023 Annual Report

2 years 1 month ago

      County Report showcases achievements     by local government employees – Saint Louis County released its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting the exemplary work and achievements of local government employees. “This report underscores the dedication and commitment of our Saint Louis County workforce in fostering economic growth, revitalizing communities, and ensuring the well- being […]

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Tarlton Promotes Sondra Rotty to Chief Operating Officer

2 years 1 month ago
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Sondra Rotty, LEED AP BD+C, to chief operating officer. Rotty joins the senior-level Tarlton executive leadership team of Tracy Hart, president, and Dirk Elsperman, executive vice president. In her new role, Rotty is leading construction operations, managing market leaders and working closely […]
Dede Hance

Herculaneum Port Attracting Developers With Interest in International Commerce

2 years 1 month ago
The St. Louis Regional Freightway calls a 300-acre Port District zoned property along the Mississippi River in Herculaneum, Missouri, a unique and unprecedented opportunity for intermodal development, citing the location’s more than two miles of river frontage, 200-acre buffer, 30,000 linear feet of Class I rail and access to Interstate 55. The site recently received […]
Dede Hance

How big a threat is Chinese tech?

2 years 1 month ago
TikTok is a Chinese surveillance and propaganda tool. Chinese-made cranes in US ports are a national security threat. Huawei routers and 5G infrastructure contain backdoors that allow the Chinese government to monitor and disrupt US phone and internet services. Consumer hobbyist drones made in China could provide sensitive images and geographical data to Beijing. Chinese ...continue reading "How big a threat is Chinese tech?"
Kevin Drum

GOP files avalanche of anti-trans bills

2 years 1 month ago
Culture wars are not new. Throughout American history, ideological forces have clashed over Black, women, gay, immigrant rights, policing and much more.
Sylvester Brown Jr. | The St. Louis American