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St. Louis County Failed to Fully Sedate Dogs Before Euthanasia, Staffer Says

2 years 8 months ago
Testimony under oath by a former employee at St. Louis Animal Care and Control is raising concerns about the agency's manner of euthanizing dogs. In a deposition, a former veterinary technician at the agency's Olivette facility stated that she heard complaints about and witnessed a veterinarian "slamming" dogs down on their sides when they were not fully sedated — a way to gain compliance so the fatal drug could be administered to end their lives. The deposition is related to the ongoing lawsuit stemming from a dog that was allegedly wrongfully euthanized — Erin Bulfin's dog, Daisy.
Ryan Krull

How To Be Safe At Home: Cool Weather Guide To Electrical and Natural Gas Safety  

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - As summer turns to fall, and we pull out space heaters, clean gutters and hang holiday lights, it is important to recognize potential safety hazards inside and outside our homes. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year in the U.S. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Ameren Missouri encourages customers to identify any potentially hazardous electrical or natural gas safety issues at home. "As temperatures start to cool, it's a great time to start home projects, which can introduce some new safety hazards for customers," said Tim Frankenberg , fire safety engineer for Ameren Missouri. "Spending a few minutes to understand potential electrical, natural gas or general safety issues and being prepared can help customers keep their home and family safe." Electrical Fire Safety Tips Keep space heaters away from furniture, drapes, electronics and outside high-traffic areas and on a level, hard, non-combustible floor surface – not

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The Selling of Jerome Powell

2 years 8 months ago
Those who favored Powell’s renomination to the Federal Reserve insisted that he would never do precisely what he’s doing now.
David Dayen