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U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply

2 years 6 months ago

The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to ban federal employees from downloading TikTok on their work phones. Critics of TikTok, a widely popular social media platform, say the app creates national security concerns because of its ability to track users’ data — and because the Chinese government can compel that data from […]

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Jacob Fischler

Edwardsville's Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 "Christmas With A Cop" Again Provides A Happy Holiday For Children

2 years 6 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The members of Edwardsville’s Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, sponsored its 13th annual “Christmas with a Cop” program this past weekend at the Edwardsville Target, and many children and families left knowing this would be a special holiday for them. The children had $250 to shop, and each family received a $100 gift card to Schnuck's to have a Christmas meal. The Edwardsville Police “Christmas with a Cop” program enables officers and other volunteers to spread Christmas cheer while getting to know some of the citizens of the community. In addition to shopping, the participating families received gift-wrapping supplies and candy baskets. The Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 extended thanks to Target, as well as numerous private donors within the community, for helping us benefit more children in need. Jared Sprinkle, one of the officers in charge of the event, said this was once again "fantastic" for

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Lamar Johnson denies role in killing that led to life term

2 years 6 months ago
A Missouri man seeking freedom after nearly three decades in prison for a murder he denies committing testified Thursday that he was with his girlfriend on the night of the crime, except for a few minutes when he stepped outside to sell drugs on a corner several blocks from where the victim was killed.
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