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In new study, AI finds 20% more breast cancers than human radiologists

2 years 7 months ago
A recent study in Sweden randomly assigned breast cancer screenings to either an AI or a human radiologist. Guess which one did better? There were 244 screen-detected cancers...in the intervention group and 203 cancers...in the control group. Compared with the control group, the screen-reading workload of radiologists was reduced by 44.3% using AI-assisted techniques. That's ...continue reading "In new study, AI finds 20% more breast cancers than human radiologists"
Kevin Drum

Corvette owners invited to Bommarito Automotive Group 500 weekend

2 years 7 months ago
MADISON, Ill. -- Worldwide Technology Raceway Is inviting corvette owners and clubs to participate in its Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Indycar Series Weekend. The speed and style car show will take place on Saturday, August 26th. The show is open to supercars, muscle cars, sports cars, and includes a special invitation to Corvette owners. On [...]
Joe Millitzer

This kid needs your vote to get Blippi to St. Louis

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A toddler is working to get one of YouTube's biggest celebrities to come to the Magic House. Levi Brunk is among the top five finalists in the Blippi & Meekah in my Hometown Contest. He needs your vote to get the social media sensations to come to St. Louis. Voting ends at [...]
Joe Millitzer

Appeals court rules it’s unconstitutional to strip felons of the right to vote

2 years 7 months ago
The Fifth Circuit Court is the most conservative in the country. But sometimes you get lucky when a three-judge panel is randomly chosen to hear your appeal. That happened today in a ruling handed down about Section 241 of Mississippi's state constitution, which disenfranchises anyone convicted of a felony—forever. This case ended up being heard ...continue reading "Appeals court rules it’s unconstitutional to strip felons of the right to vote"
Kevin Drum

Know a thriving family business in St. Louis? Submit a nomination for this awards program.

2 years 7 months ago
There is one week left to submit your nomination for the 2023 Family Business Awards program, which recognizes family-owned companies that are navigating financial success, overcoming challenges and making an impact in the St. Louis region. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, Aug. 11. Submit yours here. The program will award companies in several different categories based on the number of generations of ownership. Winners will be selected by the St. Louis Business Journal's editorial…
Veneta Rizvic

Daily Deal: The Agile Expert Project Management Bundle

2 years 7 months ago
Originally developed for the software industry, Agile is the project management methodology that leverages quick, iterative sessions to rapidly identify defects and improve a product. Now that more companies are going digital, Agile is seeing even more popularity in the working world. The Agile Expert Project Management Bundle will get you up to speed with […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Alton Amphitheater Commission Announces Alton Jazz & Wine Festival Lineup

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz and the taste of great wine as the successful Alton Jazz & Wine Festival returns to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, September 2, 2023 with gates opening at 6 p.m. The Alton Jazz Confluence, featuring up and coming Alton/Godfrey student musicians, will again kick off this year’s festival. Following this exciting group of future jazz stars will be The Jason Swagler Group. The headliners for this year’s Alton Jazz & Wine Festival will be the Trumpet Trio, three top-notch players in the St. Louis area: Danny Campbell, Kasimu Taylor, and Dawn Weber. These three occupy the summit of the region’s jazz trumpet talent and experience. The Amphitheater Commission is privileged to host them in both collective and individual settings, featuring trumpet pieces from Alton-born Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, and others. All three have starred at recent Festivals and ceremonies in the Riverbend. Dawn played at the first

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Woman dies after object goes through windshield on Lindbergh

2 years 7 months ago
OLD JAMESTOWN, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police say a vehicle possibly hit a street sign on Lindbergh Boulevard Thursday night, sending it through the windshield of an oncoming vehicle. The impact killed the woman driving the vehicle near Robbins Grove Drive. A driver going westbound on Lindbergh hit the object before 8:30 p.m. Police [...]
Joe Millitzer