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

2 years 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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

Overnight Warming Center Of Alton To Host 'Sleep Out' Fundraiser

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - The Overnight Warming Center of Alton (OWCA) is hosting a Sleep Out fundraiser on Thursday, November 10 at Lincoln Douglas Square (100 Market St. Alton, IL). Participants of the fundraiser will sleep outside from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Sleep Out event is an opportunity to bring awareness to the experiences of our unhoused neighbors, and it will be a fundraising event for the OWCA. The goal is to raise $15,000 this year for the center and its guests. Community members can sign up or donate to the event at givebutter.com/OWCASleepOut2022. These funds go directly to helping continue to run the center and help the overnight guests. The Overnight Warming Center provides a safe and warm place for unhoused neighbors on nights that are 20 degrees or colder. The center is completely run by volunteers from the community. Learn more about the center on our Facebook page at facebook.com/OvernightWarmingCentersAlton. About Overnight Warming Centers Alton Overnight Warming Centers

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