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Prank calls cancel classes and disrupt St. Louis area schools
"We also have reports of similar prank phone calls to 911 made to multiple school districts in the St. Louis area today,"
Using Industrial Policy to Promote Social Justice
Today on TAP: Can the Biden administration maximize its leverage—and speak with one voice?
Volleyball tournament organizers praise safety precautions in return to downtown St. Louis
The westbound lane of Washington Avenue between 7th and 10th streets was blocked off and turned into a pedestrian walkway as part of a stepped-up safety plan for volleyball tournaments at America's Center.
As Free Speech Enthusiast Elon Plans To Release Twitter’s Source Code, Twitter Desperately Seeking Identity Of FreeSpeechEnthusiast Who Leaked Twitter Source Code
Ever since Elon Musk made his initial bid to buy Twitter, he’s talked about “open sourcing” the algorithm. He mentioned it last April in the first interview he gave, on the TED stage, to talk about his plans with Twitter. And since taking over the company at the end of October, he’s mentioned it over […]
Missouri lawmakers once again push for controversial rural tax credit program
Skeptics say the program could be just a way to get tax dollars to private companies.
Metal recycler Alter Trading expands with acquisition of 2 Illinois businesses
Metal recycling company Alter Trading Corp., one of the St. Louis region's largest privately held companies, has expanded with the acquisition of two Illinois recycling businesses.
Body found along I-44 in Sullivan, Missouri
A man's body was found Monday morning in the grassy center median along Interstate 44 in Sullivan, Missouri.
Just released a film that has 16 St Louis locations
St. Louis Cardinals' economic impact expected to increase this season
The 2023 St. Louis Cardinals season is projected to produce $350.2 million in economic activity in St. Louis this year, according to an annual analysis produced by economic development group Greater St. Louis Inc. and tourism agency Explore St. Louis.
MoDOT closing westbound JB Bridge on Wednesday
MoDOT is moving up the bridge closure to avoid inclement weather predicted for the weekend.
St. Louis announces lawsuit against Hyundai, Kia after theft epidemic
In the city of St. Louis alone, police reported a 1,300% increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts from 2021 to 2022.
The Rep's Murder on the Orient Express Is a Truly Entertaining Ride
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis closes out its main stage season with an engaging and visually stunning production of Agatha Christie’s classic Murder on the Orient Express. Director Hana S. Sherif and an excellent cast combine Gilded-Age style with the excitement of a noir thriller.
20+ St. Louis-area restaurants taking part in chicken Wing Week
St. Louis Sues Kia and Hyundai, Saying Cars Are Too Easy To Steal
This morning at City Hall, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia manufacturers, saying that the cars' lack of an engine immobilizer has made them so easy to steal "a child could do it," creating a public safety hazard in the city. In filing the lawsuit this morning in federal court, St. Louis joins other cities such as Cleveland, Milwaukee and Seattle in attempting to use the courts to hold the car manufacturers accountable for the rash of auto thefts. While Kia and Hyundai thefts have skyrocketed in the wider metro region as well as nationwide, the spike of thefts in the city has been exceptionally acute.
City of St. Louis Files Federal Lawsuit Against Kia, Hyundai for Automaker’s Failure to Install Industry-Standard Safety Technology
Since May of 2022, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has received more than 4,500 reports of thefts of Kia or Hyundai vehicles.
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Greek Government Used Predator Spyware To Spend A Year Surveilling A US Citizen
While NSO Group made most of the headlines in the cell phone malware market, it had plenty of competition back at home. Israel is also home to its competitors. Candiru — another malware company with more talent than ethics — managed to make headlines of its own while being blacklisted by the US Commerce Department […]
Monthly Vegan Pop-Up Market Coming to St. Louis
For St. Louis vegans, those wishing to try veganism and others who just want to eat healthy, St. Louis will soon have a monthly night market that will cater just to you. STL Vegan Market starts Saturday, April 8, and will run from 3 to 7 p.m. It will be in 2 Acre Park located at the corner of Vandeventer Avenue and Forest Park Avenue (near Ikea, where folks can also find overflow parking).
Play It Again Sports to open location in Edwardsville
The stores both buy and sell used sporting goods, and sell some new items as well.
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