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Democracy’s Bad Month

2 years 8 months ago
Today on TAP: The leaders of Israel, France, and India all moved to subvert democracy in the past couple of weeks.
Harold Meyerson

What to know for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals home opener

2 years 8 months ago
A tradition like none other is almost here: Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals begin their 2023 season Thursday at Busch Stadium with the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch for the new season is set for 3:10 p.m.
Joey Schneider

Missouri Woman Who Faked Movie Star Chimp's Death Must Pay $224K

2 years 8 months ago
The woman who faked the death of a movie star chimpanzee in Missouri must now pay PETA almost $225,000. The ruling came yesterday in federal court in St. Louis, when Judge Catherine D. Perry said that Tonia Haddix must reimburse the animal rights organization for the legal and transportation costs they incurred in removing Tonka the chimpanzee from Haddix's property in the Lake of the Ozarks.
Ryan Krull

Infant formula crisis could recur, former FDA official tells Congress

2 years 8 months ago

WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday debated if enough has changed to prevent a repeat of the infant formula shortage, more than a year after a nationwide crisis began. The U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services heard from two experts that while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]

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Jennifer Shutt

In Internet Speech Cases, SCOTUS Should Stick Up For Reno v. ACLU

2 years 8 months ago
It was by no means certain that the internet would enjoy full First Amendment protection. The radio is not shielded from the government in that way. Nor is broadcast television. Both Congress and the President supported placing online speech under some degree of state control. In Reno v. ACLU (1997), however, the Supreme Court could […]
Mike Masnick

Man Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Rifle At Federal Agents

2 years 8 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury announced today it returned a 15-count indictment charging a St. Elmo man on several assault and firearms charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal law enforcement agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County. Dax Baldrige, 46, is facing seven counts of assault of a federal officer, seven counts of using a firearm in during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. “Fortunately, the law enforcement officers returned home safely to their families after the incident in Fayette County,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “Attacks on those who protect us threaten safety in our communities, and violent offenders who recklessly aim and shoot firearms at federal agents conducting official business will be expeditiously charged and held accountable for their thoughtless actions.” “As the U.S. Marshal for the Southern Distric

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Daily Deal: StackSkills Unlimited

2 years 8 months ago
StackSkills is the premier online learning platform for mastering today’s most in-demand skills. Now, with this exclusive limited-time offer, you’ll gain access to 1000+ StackSkills courses for life. Whether you’re looking to earn a promotion, make a career change, or pick up a side hustle to make some extra cash, StackSkills delivers engaging online courses […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Tower Grove Park Beer and Cocktail Garden Opening Next Week

2 years 8 months ago
Spring is finally springing and it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to spend your warm evenings outdoors. We’re spoiled for good options for this in St. Louis, but there’s a new weekly pop-up event in Tower Grove Park (257 Northeast Drive) that is sure to become a hot spot for city dwellers this summer.
Jaime Lees