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It is quite incredible to me how, over the last five years or so, the California legislature has pushed over a dozen absolutely horrific, dangerous (and often unconstitutional) laws to completely undermine the very principles of an open internet… and it gets basically no attention at all. Last year, it felt like we at Techdirt […]

Today on TAP: Biden is truly helping working people. What will it take for more voters to get that?

The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards will be turning 80 in December, which many didn't think would happen considering how he’s lived his life over the years. “I wouldn’t recommend the way I’ve…

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The Washington Post reports that Black churches in Florida are now teaching history themselves because they no longer trust schools to do it fairly. The Rev. Rhonda Thomas, leader of "Faith in Florida," explains: Thomas said she took particular issue with one of the provisions in last year’s legislation: That instruction should be tailored so ...continue reading "Florida kids are allowed to feel guilt over slavery"

Bank of Belleville has completed a $7 million expansion by adding locations it owns in Madison, Monroe and Clinton counties, and also has named a new chief lending officer.

More than 100 youths left a Hazelwood East and McCluer football game, meeting in a neighborhood nearby.

Parents in Boone County, Kentucky, were outraged this past January when a ninth grader who had been suspended a year earlier for threatening violence against his fellow students returned to class as soon as his punishment time was up. The parents packed a school board meeting, excoriating the county superintendent and other officials for the […]

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Ringo Starr has earned many honors throughout his career, and now, he has one more. The Beatles drummer was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame over the weekend. According to The Tennessean, in…

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Three top executives at a Creve Coeur firm have left the company in recent months, adding to recent leadership changes that have included a new CEO.

Most laws and policies banning drag shows are experiencing swift judicial blowback thanks to their obvious regulation of expressive speech. Some legislators have attempted to work around this expected roadblock to oppression by avoiding any mention of drag shows or drag performers when crafting unconstitutional laws, instead pretending they’re simply strengthening existing obscenity laws. None […]

Most modern companies put a lot of stock into data when making crucial business decisions. As such, they require employees who understand how to work with mass amounts of data, and effectively analyze it to get a holistic view of the company. These skills aren’t just reserved for analysts, they’re valuable for professionals in any […]

Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley both have criticized Gen. Charles Brown for his focus on diversity policies while serving as top-ranking Air Force general.

ALTON - The 15th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Race and 3K Fun Run/Walk was once again a huge success. On Saturday, Sept. 23, community members enjoyed a family-friendly morning with bounce houses, vendors, live music and food. Runners and walkers raced through downtown Alton in support of people with mesothelioma. All proceeds went to the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) . “It’s about the community and it’s about the charity,” said Todd Adamitis, Chief Operating Officer with Simmons Hanly Conroy. “We’re actually fighting for the end of the disease, which would put us out of business. That’s what we’re all about. It’s a horrible, horrible disease.” Simmons Hanly Conroy , a national law firm that specializes in mesothelioma lawsuits, sponsors the Miles for Meso event. The law firm started the race in Alton in 2009. Today, over ten states organize annual Miles for Meso races, which have collectively

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Stevie Nicks is extending her time on the road into next year. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a new set of shows for 2024. The latest…

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