PARK HILLS, Mo. — When you think of your typical Airbnb, it's likely that staying in a Native American style tipi doesn't come to mind. That's because there's nothing typical about staying in a Airbnb tipi. According to the owners (and more than 500 positive reviews left by those who've experienced this unique retreat in [...]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that removes barriers for transgender Illinoisans looking to change the gender on their birth certificate. Previously, the Vital Records Act required a statement from a licensed health care or mental health professional in order to create a new certificate with a different [...]
The city's chief judge on Thursday urged the circuit attorney's office to come up with a plan to handle dozens of cases left in limbo after one of its most experienced attorneys suffered a seizure during trial and had to…
We’ve had no shortage of posts at Techdirt on the problems of fraud and abuse in the current DMCA takedown process. The reason for that is pretty obvious: the whole thing is so wide open to this kind of abuse that it’s actually sort of a wonder that it doesn’t suffer from it even more […]
One of the perks of being a journalist is that you often get to speak to successful people. From politicians to educators, athletes to coaches, to authors, musicians, and business owners, I always feel it’s time well spent listening and…
John McWhorter writes this week about the changes made by the College Board to the African American Studies AP test between its original draft and the final curriculum outline: The board claimed that the changes were responses to “the input of professors” and “longstanding A.P. principles.” I am unconvinced, to say the least, especially given ...continue reading "Here’s a clearer take on whether Florida affected the African American Studies AP test"
The Studio Art faculty at Saint Louis University have invited artists to show drawing, sculpture, fibers, costume design, ceramics, jewelry, painting, and photography at McNamee Gallery, the curricular exhibition space
Adina Talve-Goodman lived a life on the edge of death. Born with a congenital heart condition, St. Louis-born author underwent a heart transplant at 19. Yet, tragically, more than a decade later, she was diagnosed with cancer. She died in 2018, at the age of 31. She left behind a trove of published and unpublished essays, drafts and other writings. That material now comprises the new collection, “Your Heart, Your Scars,” which was published last month by Bellevue Literary Press. Sarika Talve-Goodman and Hannah Tinti remember the life and work of Adina Talve-Goodman, and share how they compiled the new essay collection.
The Rolling Stones are giving fans a little insight into their early recording process with a documentary about their mobile studio, which they call “the most important music studio on wheels.”…
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