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Techdirt Podcast Episode 369: Your Face Belongs To Us, With Kashmir Hill

2 years 8 months ago
We’ve written plenty about facial recognition here on Techdirt, and especially the infamous Clearview AI. Now, journalist Kashmir Hill, who wrote the original New York Times story that brought the company to the public’s attention, has written a new book all about the subject: Your Face Belongs To Us. This week, she joins us on […]
Leigh Beadon

Boeing Selects PARIC-Led Team For Massive St. Louis Facilities Project

2 years 8 months ago
After narrowing from more than 25 nation-wide teams, Boeing has selected the PARIC-led joint venture of PARIC Corp. and Barton Malow for a million-plus square-foot expansion of the company’s Air Dominance production site near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Construction of the various facilities is expected to employ an estimated 1,200 construction craft workers over […]
Dede Hance

U. City Taxpayers to Cover $127K in Seafood City Cleanup Costs

2 years 8 months ago
How much does it cost to cleanup a giant pile of rotting seafood? For the taxpayers of University City, it's looking like it will be at least $127,831.78 after the owners of the now-shuttered Seafood City store failed to pay for up emergency remediation. Last night, the University City Council approved the expenditure at the recommendation of city staffers.
Sarah Fenske

Natalie Beck, Kennedi Taylor Positive Force For McGivney Tennis, Are Byron, Carlson, Petri and Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month

2 years 8 months ago
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School tennis players Natalie Beck and Kennedi Taylor have made quite a name for themselves with their efforts in post-season play. Both girls are now recognized as Byron Carlson Petri and Kalb Female Athletes of Month for the Griffins. The girls combined for a 3-2 record at the state tennis tournament this past weekend in an outstanding performance. The two are a strong doubles combination. Beck, a sophomore, said she is grateful for the time her coaches provided the squad to help grow the team. “This is only Father McGivney Catholic’s second year of having a tennis program,” she said. “There is also no way I would be here without my dad, who played tennis in college and works with us all the time. My mom is my biggest cheerleader and keeps me positive. And my little sister by seven minutes, Maddie, inspires me so much and is an excellent practice partner.” Callahan Adams, Jim Barenkamp, and Tana DeBouck ar

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Emmer nominated for U.S. House speaker but drops out after Trump opposition

2 years 8 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans Tuesday voted to tap Minnesota’s Tom Emmer as speaker following five rounds of ballots — but Emmer quit the race just four hours later, after he was attacked by the GOP’s most powerful figure, former President Donald Trump. After beating six candidates, Emmer, the No. 3 Republican, faced an uphill […]

The post Emmer nominated for U.S. House speaker but drops out after Trump opposition appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Ariana Figueroa

Four Departments Respond to House Fire in East Alton

2 years 8 months ago
EAST ALTON - The East Alton, Alton, Roxana and Wood River fire departments responded to a house fire on Charlene Street in East Alton around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. “The house itself just had some exterior damage,” said East Alton Fire Chief Tim Quigley. “ lost an unattached garage and work equipment in it.” There were no injuries. The fire was ruled accidental. Electric lines in the garage were an added concern, but Quigley said this did not pose further problems. “The electrical was secondary,” he added. “It was actually the overhead lines of the detached garage. It was not the cause of the fire or had anything to do with the fire itself.” Emergency vehicles were on the scene within minutes and the fire was quickly extinguished.

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Lisa Webb With Third Street Realty Discusses Local Properties For Sale

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Realtor Lisa Webb with Third Street Realty has plenty of properties for sale on the local market in Godfrey, Fidelity, and more. She discussed the homes she has available on the latest Third On Third segment on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . One such home, located at 3305 Whiteclif Lane in Godfrey at a price of $114,900, has a lot of potential, though Webb noted the margins on it are more suitable for those planning to move in rather than flip it quickly. “If you want to fix it up and live in it and recoup some of that, absolutely. It can be so gorgeous,” Webb said of the Godfrey property. “It could very easily turn into something just really remarkable with the river and everything.” A single-family home in Fidelity listed at $47,900 features three bedrooms, one bathroom, an oversized two-car detached garage, an extra lot, a walk-out basement, and more. Another property in Vandalia listed at just $42,900 has

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Belleville officers involved in brief standoff after gunshot

2 years 8 months ago
BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- Police were involved in a brief standoff Tuesday morning in the 2200 block of Frank Scott Parkway. A man heard a loud noise at around 4 a.m. and it ended up being a gunshot to his vehicle. Concerned for his dogs, he went to check on them and found no issues. Then [...]
Joe Millitzer