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A few weeks back, we wrote about the Supreme Court’s decision in the case between the Andy Warhol Foundation and Lynn Goldsmith, regarding the copyright on certain images that Warhol painted based on a Goldsmith photograph, and exploring under what conditions it was protected by fair use. We felt that the Court completely ignored the […]

Today on TAP: The May inflation report was sublime. Time to start cutting interest rates.

Here's something from news of the weird: Toyota’s latest engineering feat is an electric vehicle that behaves as if it has a stick shift, complete with revving sounds and faux gear shifts. ....The system generates fake sounds and simulated gear changes as well as genuine stalling if a rookie driver fumbles the controls, although the ...continue reading "Can stick shifts make a comeback?"

Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road continues to be a huge success, although there’s one artist currently doing a little better than him on the road.  Elton’s tour lands at…

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A 42-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly walked into a DGX store, stole food, and threatened workers with an axe.

Bloomberg projects that peak oil usage is coming in six years: Back in the day, many of us predicted that peak oil would arrive by 2015 or so. But that was based on the ability to produce oil, and it turned out to be wrong thanks to the shale oil revolution. Bloomberg's forecast, by contrast, ...continue reading "Chart of the day: Peak oil is coming in 2029"

A St. Charles senior living community is changing hands, and the fate of 85 employees is unclear.

Vantage Credit Union has launched a new digital banking platform as well as a redesigned website and executives said early results show the upgrades are attracting more members to the channels.

While attempting to stop a stolen vehicle, two officers were shot at by a man at a bus stop.

Dispensaries may be banned from selling recreational marijuana in Des Peres, depending on a vote by residents next year. Last night, Des Peres aldermen voted 5-0 to be the first city in the area, and the second in the state, to put the recreational dispensary question in front of voters, Post-Dispatch reports.

Gov. Mike Parson has announced "emergency" plans for Missouri farmers to access water and hay as drought concerns persist statewide.

The man accused of making threats was struck by an SUV on June 3. The man driving the car confessed to police.

  Florissant co-Host Juneteenth Music Festival June 18     Special Father’s Day Gifts will be given out The City of Florissant is co-hosting a Juneteenth Music Festival on Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in St. Ferdinand Park. Thw City of Florissant and announcer/host Christian Thompson of the What Up Doe […]

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From NextSTL:  Green Street‘s plans have come to light to rehab the old Famous-Barr warehouse next to The Armory in the Midtown neighborhood. We got an indication that something was cooking when they sought a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places before the Preservation Board last September. The listing paves the way for […]

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to help work as “greeters” or “hosts/tour guides” at the Urban Farm Tour on Sunday, June 25. After a three-year hiatus, the Three Rivers Project is bringing back the Urban Farm Tour to showcase various gardens and farms across the Riverbend region. Community members interested in volunteering at the event as a greeter or host/tour guide can sign up via bit.ly/urbanfarmtour . “We’re excited to bring back the Urban Farm Tour to offer neighbors an opportunity to see firsthand how community members are transforming their yards into edible and sustainable oases,” said Three Rivers Project co-Coordinator Christine Favilla. “We need help from local volunteers to make this event possible. The Urban Farm Tour is self-guided, so we need community members to greet tourists at each yard, home garden, or community garden along the tour. We’re looking for hosts/tour

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 is partnering with Chestnut Health Systems to host a Back to School Physical and Immunization Clinic on Friday, July 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the parking lot near the Granite City High School Football Field at 3148 Fehling Road. This event will be held to help protect students and others by meeting vaccination and school physical requirements. All incoming kindergarteners, 6th graders and high school freshmen are required to have a school physical and updated shot records. WHEN Friday, July 21 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE Granite City High School Parking Lot, 3148 Fehling Road INFORMATION Who is eligible: Preschool-12th graders Limited time slots available - call for an appointment Medicaid and private insurance accepted Uninsured patients welcome Sliding fee scale available WHAT TO BRING: Completed GCSD9 forms Parent/Guardian ID Immunization Record Insurance Card (s) RESERVE A SPOT Cont

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ALTON - Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a grant that will provide behavioral health care to those in custody of the Madison County Jail. The $127,000 grant will fund an on-site, full-time, qualified mental health professional at the Madison County Jail. A clinician, contracted through Centerstone, will develop individualized treatment plans, provide and/or coordinate services with community treatment resources for stabilization, treatment, and support for those in custody struggling with an opioid-use disorder, substance-use disorder, and mental health disorders. “We are honored that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office wanted to partner with us on this grant and we are excited to begin a journey of healing and recovery with those in custody at the Madison County Jail,” said Taylor Marks, Centerstone grant program implementation manager. “Many people in custody are experiencing

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SPRINGFIELD – As America celebrates Juneteenth, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will give everyone a chance to see a rare copy of the document that played a key role in this historic day of freedom, the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation, which bears the signature of Abraham Lincoln, will be displayed June 19-23 and June 26-30 in the ALPLM’s library building, where there is no charge for admission. The address is 112 N. Sixth Street in downtown Springfield. The library is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The ALPLM will also launch a new online tool letting people around the world explore the proclamation, its meaning and its impact on history. Just click on key words in the document and up pop boxes full of helpful information. The site will include educational resources for teachers and parents, a photo gallery and links to other sources of information about the address. The site will be available at www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov/EmancipationProclamation

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