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Webster University quit paying rent on downtown campus, landlord says
The owner of the Arcade Building in downtown St. Louis is suing Webster University, claiming that it quit paying rent on its space in the building.
Publicly traded technology firm new to St. Louis rebrands
Latch Inc. will rebrand to Door.com as it increases its focus on providing technology to help service providers manage their businesses.
"Large Police Presence," Extra Steps Taken At This Year's Alton Expo
ALTON - The Alton Expo will take place as planned at the Alton Amphitheater from Thursday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 10, and Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said there will be "a large police presence" at the event as well as private security used at all events at the Alton Amphitheater. As usual, the Alton Expo will feature live entertainment, rides, games, and of course fair food. "The Alton Expo has long been a family friendly event," Chief Ford said. "The safety and security of the event is always a top priority. Given recent altercations at Alton High School, we are implementing additional security protocols for the Alton Expo this year. Specifically, anyone 17 years of age and under will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while at the Alton Expo. Those who are not will be required to leave until they can return with a parental figure." Ford added that while he has no specific information that leads him to believe that further altercations will take place, "we
United Airlines says it fixed the technology problem that briefly held up all its departing flights
United Airlines said Tuesday it repaired a technology glitch that had forced it to halt departures nationwide, briefly crippling one of the nation's biggest carriers on a busy travel day.
Federal officials said United crews had been unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.
“A software update caused a widespread slowdown in United’s technology systems,” and was not a cybersecurity issue, United said in a statement, according to the Associated Press.
The Federal Aviation…
Lunchtime Photo
This is a skipper butterfly photographed in the bright midday sun in our front yard.
Kansas City Chiefs are a middle-of-the-pack team in new Forbes team valuations
The Kansas City Chiefs' estimated valuation is less than half that of the NFL-leading Dallas Cowboys.
Raw data: Vouchers account for 0.6% of all school enrollment
Rachel Cohen asks: Is public school as we know it ending? Private school vouchers lost a lot of battles, but they may have won the war. Here's the growth of vouchers over the past 30 years: You can interpret this in two ways. First, after three decades vouchers still account for only about one-half of ...continue reading "Raw data: Vouchers account for 0.6% of all school enrollment"
Man comes out with hands up after fatal Illinois shooting
TROY Ill. -- A woman is dead after a shooting in Troy, Illinois. Police say they have identified a suspect and that person is under arrest. Officers were called to the 2100 block of Tramore Tuesday for a report of a shooting. They found a man standing at the front door of the apartment with [...]
St. Louis-based automotive logistics company buys California business
A St. Louis-based automotive logistics company bought a vehicle logistics and remarketing services business based in California.
Massage exchange?
Eight active NFL players to know from the St. Louis area
At least a dozen players between both states of the St. Louis metropolitan area will be rostered on NFL teams to start the upcoming season.
Man dies after after Ferguson vehicle shooting
FERGUSON, Mo. -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Ferguson on Monday night. A man was found shot at around 10:30 p.m. in a vehicle near the intersection of South Florissant Road and Woodstock. First responders attempted to save his life at the scene, but he was later confirmed dead at an area hospital. [...]
Drebes: Will Gov. Parson prove 'out of juice'? Plus the man who's likely to be the next Missouri House speaker
A veto session could indicate how much influence the Missouri governor has left. Plus, a clear favorite has emerged to be the next speaker of the Missouri House.
Autographed sleeve of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ sells for $18,000 at auction
An autographed copy of Led Zeppelin’s classic album Houses of the Holy sold for big bucks at auction, and it didn’t even contain the actual album. According to the BBC, the cardboard sleeve of…
Apple Irritates Interest Groups, Law Enforcement With Its (Reasonable) Refusal To Restart Its Client-Side Scanning Program
After years of irritating the DOJ with its refusal to compromise encryption, Apple suddenly went the other way after receiving criticism over its perceived inability to stop the distribution of CSAM (child sexual abuse material) via its devices and services. For a very brief moment, Apple decided it would no longer be a world leader […]
It’s Time for Biden to Start Naming Names
Today on TAP: As Republicans run against corporate ‘wokeness,’ he should run against corporate (CEOs’, big-time investors’) greed.
Terron White is a 2023 St. Louis American Foundation Young Leader
Congratulations, Terron White, dir. of physical facilities & stationary engineering CareSTL Health! White will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception, presented by Midwest BankCentre, 5:30 p.m.…
Jeff Pilson on Foreigner’s Farewell tour: “we will be touring through 2024”
Foreigner is currently on their Farewell Tour, but it looks like they aren’t saying goodbye to the road that quickly. In a new interview with Rock Show Critique, bassist Jeff Pilson confirmed the band will…
‘The Osbournes’ podcast returning September 12
The Osbournes are back, in podcast form. The heavy metal family's audio series will return after a five-year hiatus beginning September 12. Ozzy and Sharon will be joined by kids…