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Hoffmann projects stall in Augusta. Company scraps helicopter tours.
Plans for luxury hotels, helicopter rides, and a golf course in Augusta are on hold, dead or delayed, according to a Hoffmann Family of Companies official.
OpenAI Sued For Defamation Over ChatGPT ‘Hallucination’; But Who Should Actually Be Liable?
Lots of people have been waiting for this, but it’s finally happened: someone has sued ChatGPT maker OpenAI over an AI “hallucination” (i.e., confidently spewing out something that is blatantly wrong). The complaint, filed by Mark Walters, in state court in Georgia, argues that OpenAI made up false and defamatory claims about himself. From the […]
East Alton Man Facing Up To 60 Years For 8 Felony Counts
EAST ALTON - Nicholas Paynic, 33, of East Alton, has been charged with eight felony counts ranging from firearms to drug charges and more, with possible sentences of up to 60 years in prison. The charges against Paynic were announced in court filings from the office of Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine. These offenses were reportedly committed on Tuesday, June 6. The full list of Paynic’s charges are as follows: Count 1: Armed Violence (Class X) Count 2: Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X) Count 3: Methamphetamine Trafficking (Class X - Enhanced 12-60 Years DOC) Count 4: Unlawful Possession With Intent To Deliver Methamphetamine (Class X) Count 5: Unlawful Possession With Intent To Deliver A Controlled Substance (Class 1) Count 6: Aggravated Unlawful Use Of Firearms - Body Armor (Class X) Count 7: Unlawful Possession Of Weapons By A Felon (Class 2) Count 8: Defacing Identification Marks On A Firearm (Class 2) The description of the “Armed
Adderall Shortage and Walgreens
EHS Celebrates Class Of 2023
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School said goodbye to a large group of seniors at Saturday’s commencement. The class was described as one that persevered through a lot of adversity during the COVID era and then eventually return to normalcy. The Class of 2023 was commended by Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton and Principal Dr. Steve Stuart for their ability to adapt during the COVID-19 Pandemic. "I am extremely proud of what this class has accomplished," Dr. Stuart said of the senior class. "As seniors, they set the tone to bring EHS back to the pre-COVID life they knew that first semester of their ninth-grade year. "They have set the bar high for the classes that follow, but also spent the time to mentor those younger students to understand what it means to be a Tiger. I hope for only the best for our graduating class and know they will be successful in whatever endeavor they choose to pursue." Edwardsville School District Board of 7 President Jill Bertels welcomed everyone
63 dogs, mostly Yorkies, rescued from Franklin County hoarder
The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force completed its largest rescue operation of 2023 on Thursday, extricating dozens of Yorkies and other small dog breeds from a hoarder in Franklin County.
If You Three-Putt, You’ll Be Dismembered
Today on TAP: The PGA selling out to MBS is pro golf’s version of the Republicans’ submission to Trump.
Growing St. Louis law firm SWMW wins $9.7M judgment, its first solo trial verdict
The large judgment in the mesothelioma case was the first solo trial verdict for St. Louis-based SWMW, which has grown since being founded in 2012.
Missouri families with transgender kids pull up stakes as treatment ban becomes law
Raw data: Europe is officially in recession
Eurostat has revised its Q1 estimate of eurozone GDP based on weaker results for Germany. Instead of a slight increase, Q1 GDP fell -0.4% on an annualized basis. This is the second quarter in a row of negative growth: Negative growth in Europe won't affect the US economy hugely, but it certainly won't do us ...continue reading "Raw data: Europe is officially in recession"
Missouri's longest tunnel transformed into a tourist destination
MISSOURI (KSNF/KODE) — Many people associate tunnels with vehicle traffic, but one of the longest underground trail in the Show-Me State is actually associated with trains. The Vale Tunnel in Kansas City served the Missouri Central Railroad, which carried passengers across the state, from Saint Louis to Kansas City, and back again, since it first [...]
'A $5B startup': CEO of Emerson spinout Copeland outlines new company's growth strategy
Ross Shuster likens his new job as CEO of Copeland, recently spun out of Ferguson-based Emerson Electric Co., as akin to leading a startup. One he admits has a big leg up as being its stand-alone operations. During an interview Wednesday, he outlined the growth strategy ahead for the new independent St. Louis-based company.
High-rise tower planned for World News site in Clayton is downsized in cheaper $119M plan
The developers behind a massive mixed-use development in downtown Clayton have downsized the project to a $119 million upscale hotel high-rise, in part due to rising construction costs.
Continuation of my last post. Someone keeps tagging "Jesus Gay" all over the city. I saw it on a stop sign before I got on the bus also. Someone asked me to post pictures.
Old Town Night Out July 28 to Honor The Foleys
Plaque Dedication For Bud and Bernice Foley; Rescheduled from Wed. Night Out in 2022 The City of Florissant and Florissant Old Town Partners have announce da plaque dedication that had to be re-scheduled from last July will be on Wednesday, June 28 in honor of the late Harold “Bud” and Bernice Foley. This was […]
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The Orca Oligarchy Assault
A whale has taken to attacking yachts. Jack O’Brien discusses with Francesca Fiorentini.
Jury convicts St. Louis man of meth trafficking
A federal grand jury convicted a St. Louis man on Tuesday for attempting to travel with more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine.
Washington U. professor reaps another high honor for health research
Dr. Jeffrey I. Gordon has received many honors in recent years for pioneering work on gut microbiomes and their effect on obesity, childhood malnutrition.
'Thank you for everything' : Panger pens fond farewell to St. Louis
The St. Louis Blues are losing a big part of the family. Darren Pang, a longtime color commentator for St. Louis Blues broadcasts on Bally Sports Midwest, will join the Chicago Blackhawks broadcast team next season.
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