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Daily Deal: The Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle

2 years 5 months ago
The Complete Photoshop Master Class Bundle has 6 courses to teach you what you need to know to create amazing projects. It’s no secret that Photoshop can be a bit dense when you’re first getting your feet wet with it. That’s why it pays to have an expert instructor show you the ropes. Led by […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Can the economy continue to shrug off high interest rates?

2 years 5 months ago
Paul Krugman says that signs are good for a soft landing even though the Fed has hiked short-term interest rates sharply and long-term rates have followed right along: If you had told me two years ago that interest rates would soar like this, I would have predicted a nasty recession with spiking unemployment. But in ...continue reading "Can the economy continue to shrug off high interest rates?"
Kevin Drum

Area Girl Scouts Experience Trips of a Lifetime Through Girl Scout Destinations

2 years 5 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Two Girl Scouts from Southern Illinois – Megan Roseman from Collinsville and Elizabeth Back from Anna – got to take their Girl Scout adventures to exciting new heights this summer. Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for Girl Scouts in grades 6-12. Destinations are designed to push girls past their comfort zones by applying for trips on their own and making friends from all over the country as they travel with new Girl Scout friends. Destinations prove to be unique, life-changing experiences for girls who choose to go on these adventures. Megan’s Girl Scout Destination took her to the great state of Texas for “Biomedical Engineering Immersion” at Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’s STEM Center of Excellence. At this Destination, girls explored careers in biomedical engineering through hands-on experimental learning, while also experiencing the adventure of high ropes, archery, and traditional Girl Scout camping

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U.S. House stalled again after rejecting Jim Jordan as speaker a second time

2 years 5 months ago

WASHINGTON — Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan in his second bid for U.S. House speaker on Wednesday failed to win enough support from his fellow Republicans, leaving the party deadlocked with no clear path to govern the chamber. Jordan’s 200 votes on a first ballot on Tuesday dropped Wednesday to 199, a signal from centrist Republicans […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Jason Momoa dines at one of St. Louis' best new restaurants

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of people excited about Jason Momoa's visit to the St. Louis area. The movie and TV star greeted hundreds of fans during scheduled visits to St. Louis County stores Tuesday and Wednesday. There are some images on social media of the actor at some St. Louis locations not [...]
Joe Millitzer

ISP Targets Vehicle Theft, Hijacking and Related Violence Crimes

2 years 5 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes using a $10 million Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council grant from the Illinois Secretary of State. “To stop vehicle theft and hijacking crimes, the Illinois State Police utilizes increased patrol presence, air operations support, automated license plate readers, investigations, and forensic services,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. From July through September 2023, ISP missions resulted in the following: Vehicles recovered – stolen and/or hijacked 290 Stolen vehicle arrests 24 Hijacked vehicle arrests 3 Firearms seized as a result of stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery 9 Missions targeting stolen/hijacked vehicle recovery and related violent crime 59

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Fire Marshal Investigates: Alton Firefighters Battle Blaze On Main Street

2 years 5 months ago
ALTON - Alton firefighters battled a serious blaze at a vacant house in the 200 block of Main Street in Alton on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison said the fire call came in at 9:17 a.m. on Wednesday. Jemison said the Illinois State Fire Marshal has also been called to the scene to investigate. “Our firefighters did a great job and got it under control in about 15 minutes after getting set up,” the chief added. “The house has been vacant for years and there is evidence people have been squatting there. It is being investigated although the fire marshal didn’t say there was any obvious cause of the fire yet.” The chief said the Alton firefighters always respond quickly and this time they had the fire extinguished in a quick fashion.

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The long-term bond market has crashed

2 years 5 months ago
If you bought long-dated treasury bonds in 2020, when interest rates were low, you've lost a ton of money: That's quite a crash in only a few years. But who wants to buy an old bond yielding 1% when you can buy a shiny new 20-year bond today that yields 5%?
Kevin Drum