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Three important myths about the latest Trump indictment

2 years 3 months ago
A lot of people, either accidentally or deliberately, have misstated a few things about Wednesday's indictment of Donald Trump for colluding with others to overturn the 2020 election results and keep himself in power. Here they are: Free speech. Even mob bosses have free speech rights. But if your local mafia don tells one of ...continue reading "Three important myths about the latest Trump indictment"
Kevin Drum

How a local video game studio gave Atari its first new cartridge release since 1990

2 years 3 months ago
Video games were once synonymous with cartridges. A St. Louis game developer, Graphite Lab, is turning back the clock with its release of “Mr. Run and Jump.” Out on modern consoles from Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo, a version of the game is also being released for the Atari 2600 — and, for the first time since 1990, Atari is releasing the new game on a cartridge. Graphite Lab developer John Mikula reveals how he created “Mr. Run and Jump” as a passion project and what happened after Atari took notice.

Missouri Launches ‘Historic’ Railroad Crossing Safety Plan

2 years 3 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  With an eye on making rail travel safer, Missouri transportation officials are turning a historic $50 million earmark from the General Assembly into lights and safety gates at 27 unprotected road crossings on three Amtrak routes in the state. Another 17 mostly rural crossings will be closed to traffic, potentially drawing […]
Dede Hance

Traveling art exhibit recognizes St. Louis founder of Black People Who Hike

2 years 3 months ago
Debbie Njai, the St. Louis-based founder of Black People Who Hike, is being honored with a portrait that’s part of a national art exhibition focused on Americans who are improving their communities. In this episode, Njai and her portraitist discuss the healing aspects of nature and the ways art can be used as a vehicle for inspiration and education.

Sitcom-inspired Shakespeare brings its laugh track to 24 parks

2 years 3 months ago
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival is hitting the road, with its production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Performers Christina Yancy and Joel Moses discuss performing in a different park every night, and how they put on a production (complete with laugh track) while playing multiple characters in a 90-minute, sitcom-inspired version of Shakespeare’s legendary comedy.

By Making Its Porn Age Verification Law A ‘Bounty’ Law, Utah Able To Deflect Challenge To The Law’s Validity

2 years 3 months ago
Over the last few years, as we’ve seen state legislatures and governors focusing on culture war legislating, rather than sensible policy legislating, one thing that’s become popular — kicked off by Texas’s anti-abortion law, but gladly embraced by Democrats as well — is the idea of trying to avoid judicial scrutiny by taking enforcement out […]
Mike Masnick

S. M. Wilson & Co. Names Rebecca Cornatzer as Interim President

2 years 3 months ago
S. M. Wilson & Co. has named Rebecca Cornatzer as Interim President following the departure of Amy Berg. Cornatzer has twenty years of management experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. She currently serves as the firm’s Chief Human Resources Officer and has been with S. M. Wilson since 2017. S. M. Wilson’s core […]
Dede Hance

St. Louis deli takes No. 1 spot on Yelp's top 100 restaurants in the Midwest

2 years 3 months ago
You don't have to travel far to find the best food in the Midwest. Some of the region's best eateries are located in the St. Louis area, according to crowd-sourced review platform Yelp. San Francisco-based Yelp created its 10th annual Top 100 Midwest Restaurants list, using the total volume and ratings of reviews published between Jan. 1, 2021, and May 1, 2023, for restaurants across Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Of…
Jennifer Somers

Trump pleads not guilty to charges he sought to subvert 2020 election

2 years 3 months ago

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to four felony charges in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., after a federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former chief executive related to the 2020 election. Trump, the front-runner in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, was released under the conditions that […]

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Ashley Murray

Drunken Fish Opens In Edwardsville

2 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Drunken Fish opens its doors today to Edwardsville customers eager for authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant will officially open at 5 p.m. tonight, Aug. 3. Drunken Fish serves sushi and other Japanese favorites. They encourage diners to make a reservation by calling 618-270-5006. “Edwardsville was a natural choice for us due to its thriving community and close proximity to our other brands in the St. Louis area,” owner Munsok So said of the brand’s choice to expand. “The region's wonderful growth potential presented a promising business opportunity for So Hospitality Group, aligning perfectly with our expansion plans.” Drunken Fish and Kimchi Guys are located at 6151 Trace Parkway Drive in adjoining suites. Kimchi Guys, which offers Korean cuisine and specializes in Korean fried chicken, opened on July 14. Both restaurants are owned by Munsok So’s So Hospitality Group and already have devoted followings in St. Louis.

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