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'Laugh every chance you get': Local U.S. Army veteran turns 100 years old
Florida teachers are finally getting some guidance about forbidden books
The Washington Post reports today that Florida's K-12 teachers have been removing books from their classrooms while they await guidance from the state about what's allowed and what's not: House Bill 1467, which took effect as law in July, mandates that schools’ books be age-appropriate, free from pornography and “suited to student needs.” Books must ...continue reading "Florida teachers are finally getting some guidance about forbidden books"
Financial Times Sets Up Mastodon Server, Realizes Laws Exist (Which It Was Already Subject To), Pulls Down Mastodon Server
Here’s a weird one. With the rapid pickup of Mastodon and other ActivityPub-powered federated social media, there has been some movement among those in the media to make better use of the platform themselves. For example, most recently, the German news giant Heise announced it was setting up its own Mastodon server, where it will […]
Can Medicare Advantage Be Contained?
Today on TAP: The Biden administration is increasing audits of abuses—a good start, but not enough.
Cliff Burton Day stream taking place next week
The details of the annual Cliff Burton Day stream, which celebrates the life and legacy of the late Metallica bassist, have been announced. The online event will take place on…
Frontier unveils all-you-can-fly summer pass for $399
Frontier launched an all-you-can-fly summer pass on Monday.
Fish Fry Season
I can’t help but laugh at this egregious case of “views that aren’t possible.”
Police: Unknown caller threatens 3 LBGTQ bars in The Grove
Police are investigating after an unknown caller made threats to three LGBTQ bars in The Grove business district over the weekend.
St. Louis MetroLink 2010 plans vs. today
George Harrison’s sister Louise, who helped The Beatles get their break in America, dies at age 91
Louise Harrison, the older sister of George Harrison who has been credited with helping The Beatles break in America, passed away Sunday at an assisted living facility in Florida, The Mirror reports. She was 91. The…
Beyoncé's 'Renaissance World Tour' will come to St. Louis
Beyonce's latest album is "Renaissance," which is up for nine Grammy Awards this weekend.
Washington U. buys Delmar Loop properties from Joe Edwards, including the Pin-Up Bowl
Washington University has bought the Pin-Up Bowl site and a handful of other buildings in the Delmar Loop, a move that has made it one of the Loop's largest property owners.
Nothing for free….but maybe
Poll Finds Missourians Really Like Living in Sh*tholes
Missourians are just determined to live in crappy states, apparently. A recent poll completed by travel website familydestinationsguide.com found that Missourians, if given the chance to live anywhere else in the country, would choose to live in Florida.
Assessing the downtrodden Blues as the NHL All-Star break: Net Front Presence
Post-Dispatch Blues beat reporters join columnist Jeff Gordon to discuss what has gone wrong for the Blues and what changes are in store for the team.
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