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It’s become the in thing to do everywhere, these days: try to institute age verification for the internet. There’s been an ongoing, unsubstantiated, moral panic that the internet is somehow “dangerous” for children, even as most of the evidence suggests… it’s actually mostly good for kids and the evidence has supported that for years. And, […]

Today on TAP: Eli Lilly announces insulin price caps, but keep an eye on the footnotes.

Extreme has announced a new album called Six. The aptly titled sixth studio effort from the "More Than Words" outfit — and their first since 2008 — will arrive on June 9.…

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The seemingly endless possibilities of abstract painting continue to have resonance and relevance to comment on current political climates and contemporary aesthetic discourse. The works in the Presence as Object

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Some retired county sheriff's deputies in Illinois have been unable to avail themselves of a 20-year-old federal law allowing them to carry concealed weapons.

Ron DeSantis has written a book! Let's see what's in it: DeSantis, who this week begins a media tour to promote his new book “The Courage to Be Free,” launched a “Prescribe Freedom” campaign in January that proposes permanently limiting Covid-19 vaccination and mask requirements and giving cover to physicians whose medical views depart from ...continue reading "Ron DeSantis wants to ban masks permanently, forever, eternally, infinitely, forevermore, til death do us part"

The 1830s cabin was relocated to Washington, Missouri, in the 1970s, where it was carefully reassembled atop a bluff overlooking the river.

Landlords have filed suit in recent months against the retailer, which entered the market in 2011.

Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley sent a letter Wednesday to President Joe Biden demanding immediate action to clean up Jana Elementary School in north St. Louis County

According to a recent report from the CDC, here is the change in vaccination coverage of 2-year-olds over the past couple of years: This is the most recent data available. Every single vaccination series is up. The complete 7-vaccine childhood series is up. The number of toddlers with no vaccination coverage is down. Here is ...continue reading "Vaccination coverage of toddlers has increased over the past two years"

A sheriff in southern Illinois is calling it "one of the most severe and prolonged cases of domestic violence" he's seen in his law enforcement career.

Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of local broadcasts for 17 teams.

Their project, called De Veras, aims to increase the accessibility of information about immigration legal services, education and health to Missouri’s Latino community, among other services. 

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Letter To The Editor: Upon exiting the Clark Bridge and entering Alton, the sign reads: "Welcome to Alton - Population 28,000." What it should say is "Welcome to Alton - the city of vacant lots, damaged streets, and lack of home ownership." There is no ignoring the reality of Alton's unproductive and lifeless economy since the 1980s. When my friends and family come to visit, what is there for them to do? 2024 is and will be a turning point for the Alton people. We need to elect officials with a vision, a dream, and the commitment to make a difference. These are the questions I'm asking: In terms of economics, what state is Alton in? How much progress has actually been made? And more importantly, what must be done to reverse the economic stagnation that continues to plague Alton? Power rests in all of us. When the people of Alton operate as a collective, that's when we as a community will move forward. So to all the candidates running for office next year, if you don't fit

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New research makes clear the link between climate change and prison mortality.

We are getting our first look at the new Blood, Sweat & Tears documentary, What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears?, which is set to hit theaters March 24.  A trailer for…

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Recent research shows both men and women share similar emotional feelings. While emotions can be interpreted differently between genders, a University of Michigan study sought to dispel biases when describing women or men as “emotional.” Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles featured many compelling storylines. One of those was the battle between brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, who played for opposing teams. The Chiefs won the game, but an underlying theme in the moments and days after the game was the two brothers publicly conveying raw emotions. During a podcast they jointly host, the brothers spoke through tears about how Super Bowl LVII was more than just a game to them. “You’re crying after the game, and they’re not tears of sadness. They’re tears of joy,” Jason said. Jason said the moment he got really emotional was the moment he saw his mom, Donna. There were countless headlines about the fact that

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The event returns in person, after two years virtually, for guests to enjoy from Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5.