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Afghan asylum seeker who fought the Taliban now held by ICE in Missouri

1 week 5 days ago
The younger children of Mohammad Ali Dadfar believe their father is away, working. That’s what they’ve been told. Only the oldest, an 11-year-old girl, and Dadfar’s wife know the truth. The father of four, an immigrant from Afghanistan who helped the U.S. military fight the Taliban, is in a Springfield, Missouri, jail — held with […]
Mary Sanchez

How to Prepare Your Kitchen for Holiday Cooking

1 week 5 days ago
Did you know that the average American household spends nearly 12 hours preparing food during the holiday season? This intense period of cooking can quickly overwhelm even the most seasoned home chefs if their kitchens are not adequately prepared. Setting up your kitchen thoughtfully before the rush can make holiday cooking more efficient, enjoyable, and less stressful. Assessing Your Kitchen Space and Equipment Before diving into recipes and shopping lists, take stock of your kitchen’s

This Day in History on November 24: Lee Harvey Oswald Assassinated

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November 24 has been a day marked by pivotal events across the globe, spanning centuries and touching on politics, science, culture, and more. In 1859, the publication of Charles Darwin’s 'On the Origin of Species' sparked widespread debate and fundamentally altered scientific and religious perspectives on evolution and natural history. It quickly became a focal point for discussions that continue to this day about the origin and development of life on Earth. In the realm of politics

1 dead, 3 injured after crash in Byrnes Mill

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman was killed and three others were injured in a crash Sunday night in Byrnes Mill. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred a little after 11 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 30 and Upper Byrnes Mill Road. It involved a Chevrolet Equinox and [...]
Nick Gladney

Enshittification Ahoy: Streaming Video Price Hikes Show No Sign Of Slowing Down

1 week 5 days ago
Now that streaming subscriber growth has slowed, we’ve noted repeatedly how the streaming TV sector is falling into all of the bad habits that ultimately doomed traditional cable TV. That has involved chasing pointless “growth for growth’s sake” megamergers, imposing bottomless price hikes and new annoying restrictions on customers, undermining labor, and cutting corners on product quality in […]
Karl Bode

Today's Weather: Showers and Fog This Morning

1 week 5 days ago
Expect a mostly cloudy day with some showers mainly early on in. High temperatures will reach around 55 degrees with a low near 49 overnight. Winds will be out of the south-southeast at about 9 to 15 mph, making it feel a bit chilly. Morning hours bring some light drizzle and dense fog that could reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions until 9 a.m. After mid-morning, showers will taper off but clouds will linger throughout the day. Expect