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It's that time: Daylight saving time out, standard time in

2 years 7 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A transition is coming across most of the United States, and it has nothing to do with the election. Daylight saving time is out, standard time is in this weekend. Standard time begins at 2 a.m. local time Sunday and lasts until March 12. Relish the chance to catch up on sleep [...]

Contegra Construction Completes Fourth Distribution Facility at Gateway Tradeport in Pontoon Beach

2 years 7 months ago

This article originally ran on stlouiscnr.com on November 2, 2022.  Since launching in 2019, Gateway Tradeport in Pontoon Beach, Ill. has become home to 2.7 million square feet of distribution space. That after Contegra Construction Co. completed its fourth large distribution center at Northpoint Development’s 600-acre master-planned industrial community. The new one-million-square-foot Gateway Tradeport IV is built on a speculative basis […]

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Matt Fernandes

St. Louis Teen Killed Women 'For Sport,' Prosecutor Says

2 years 7 months ago
Yesterday, on the third day of the triple murder trial of Prinshun McClain, looks of disbelief came across the faces of many in the courtroom when the 19-year-old defendant announced he'd be taking the stand in his own defense. McClain is accused of murdering 26-year-old aspiring actress Victoria Manisco on the night of August 10, 2021, in the Carondelet neighborhood after stalking her as she travelled home on via a city bus.
Ryan Krull

Centene showers politicians with millions as it courts contracts and settles overbilling allegations

2 years 7 months ago
Since 2015, the St. Louis-based insurance behemoth, its subsidiaries, its top executives, and their spouses have given more than $26.9 million to state politicians in 33 states, to their political parties, and to nonprofit fundraising groups, according to a KHN analysis of IRS tax filings and data from the nonpartisan, nonprofit group OpenSecrets.
Samantha Young, Andy Miller and Rebecca Grapevine

Biden to plug tech bill in California, campaign in Illinois

2 years 7 months ago
President Joe Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him.
Associated Press

Top EU Court’s Advisor Says Companies Licensing Copyright Material Know And Must Accept That People Use VPNs To Circumvent Geoblocks

2 years 7 months ago
One of the striking features of the copyright industry is the fact that enough is never enough. Give companies stronger enforcement of copyright, and they will still start pushing for more. An example is the EU’s Copyright Directive. Even when upload filters were approved against all expert advice, on the grounds that sufficient safeguards were […]
Glyn Moody

Daily Deal: The Complete Computer Science Master Class Bundle

2 years 7 months ago
The Complete Computer Science Master Class Bundle has 11 courses to help you learn various programming languages. Courses cover C#, Scala, JavaScript, Golang, MySQL, and more. You’ll learn how to build a voice app with Amazon Alexa, how to test software, and how to ace programming job interviews. It’s on sale for$39. Note: The Techdirt […]
Gretchen Heckmann

UMSL 'shocked and disappointed' St. Louis County didn't give it $10M for workforce district

2 years 7 months ago
The leader of the University of Missouri-St. Louis said the school is "shocked and disappointed" that St. Louis County did not ultimately provide $10 million in federal funds for a planned business and workforce district on its campus. The County Council late last month chose projects to receive $66 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, endorsing a new law enforcement center ($23.8 million), infrastructure projects in South County ($18.5 million), demolition work ($11 million), a grant…
Jacob Kirn