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St. Charles Republican wants to take local control of police away from the citizens of St. Louis.

I got some pushback on Twitter about my comment yesterday that ChatGPT would replace most lawyers in a few years time. My reply: "I wonder how long it will be until a computer is able to pass the bar exam?" Today I sort of get an answer: How well can AI models write law school ...continue reading "ChatGPT goes to law school"

Cool Valley mayor "retires from politics" via email, but impeachment hearing proceeds without him.

A Missouri House committee approved four versions of proposals to overhaul the initiative petition process Thursday on party-line votes, despite warnings of well-funded opposition if lawmakers put one on the ballot. The differences among the competing proposals were enough that House Elections Committee Chairwoman Peggy McGaugh, R-Carrollton, said she didn’t feel comfortable combining them. “I […]

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Oscar Nominations are out; we go over the surprises and the snubs!

The Lemps may be St. Louis' second-most famous beer brewing family, but they are way more haunted than their A-B counterparts. The Lemp family was once one of the most prosperous in town, but when they moved into a mansion in the Benton Park neighborhood in the 1860s, paranormal misfortune befell them.

Charges were filed today in St. Louis Circuit Court against an 18-year-old whom police say was one of three individuals in a stolen car that was involved in a collision in Downtown West yesterday. Today, prosecutors charged Cameron Brown with two counts of tampering with a motor vehicle and one count of resisting arrest. SLMPD Major Janice Bockstruck said yesterday that police and federal authorities had formed a joint task force to investigate the recent spree of carjackings in St. Louis.

A former St. Louis County jail official was sentenced Thursday to 18 months in federal prison for engaging in a pandemic relief kickback scheme.

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Throughout history, cats have been viewed as both divine creatures and bad omens capable of bringing bad luck. But lately, we tend to think of cats as fluffy friends we love to snuggle and adore. This is especially true at cat cafes like Whisker Station Cat Cafe and Lounge (212 North Kirkwood, 314-394-1071) in Kirkwood, where adoptable cats keep customers company as they munch on light snacks.

Health care startup Tcare said it will move to a larger office in St. Louis city that will help the company nearly triple its workforce.

Elon Musk took out $13 billion in bridge loans when he bought Twitter—and bridge loans are just that: a short-term bridge until you get permanent financing. Bridge loans are also expensive, so Musk is highly motivated to replace his with lower-cost financing. The Wall Street Journal says he's trying hard to do that: The state ...continue reading "Does Elon Musk really think Twitter is still worth $54 per share?"

Elton John’s songwriting partner Bernie Taupin is ready to tell his story. The songwriter just announced he’s releasing his memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me, on September 12. “I loved writing, I loved chronicling life…

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Voters in St. Louis County and 35 county municipalities will decide on the April 4 ballot whether to put a 3% tax recreational marijuana sales.

The TSA isn’t great at catching terrorists. It isn’t even great at catching contraband, failing nearly 100% of the time in audits of its efficiency. What it is good at is catching eye-catching things, most of them completely unrelated to providing safer travel. Just recently, the TSA sent out a press release detailing the contraband […]

The rapid pace of the legislation reflects concern about a possible abortion-rights measure on the 2024 ballot.

You're never far away from peace and quiet in Missouri. Seclusion and serenity are usually a short drive away.

A Texas woman who played a role in internet romance scams that cheated victims out of a total of about $2.6 million was sentenced to over six years in prison on federal fraud and conspiracy charges Wednesday.

WOMBO Dream is expanding art to the masses. You don’t need a paintbrush, pencil, or any art supplies to make beautiful artwork, all you need is an idea. Take a back seat and let WOMBO Dream be the paintbrush to your artwork. Share your art with your friends and family and save your artwork to […]