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We will not get into a hot war with Russia
For some reason, everyone seems to be missing the obvious reason why the US (and NATO more broadly) aren't attacking Russia directly: because we never have. Nor has Russia ever directly attacked us. This has been hard military doctrine in the nuclear era. Instead, both countries have fought lots and lots of proxy wars, the ...continue reading "We will not get into a hot war with Russia"
Ex-St. Louis cop in Luther Hall case cancels plea and gets May trial
Christopher Myers had been planning to plead guilty to a misdemeanor.
Another Victim Of The GDPR & CCPA: Security Researchers No Longer Can Get Anonymous Access To Internet Attack Data
We’ve pointed out before that we’re generally bad at regulating privacy because we don’t understand privacy. All of the regulations around privacy seem to treat a set of information as “special” that must be locked up and hidden. However, as we’ve pointed out over and over again, privacy is actually a set of trade-offs, and […]
Another Victim Of The GDPR & CCPA: Security Researchers No Longer Can Get Anonymous Access To Internet Attack Data
We’ve pointed out before that we’re generally bad at regulating privacy because we don’t understand privacy. All of the regulations around privacy seem to treat a set of information as “special” that must be locked up and hidden. However, as we’ve pointed out over and over again, privacy is actually a set of trade-offs, and […]
St. Louis start-up concerned about employees stationed in Ukraine
St. Louis-based companies worry about their employees trapped in Ukraine.
Woman pleads guilty to deadly stabbings of toddler, boy's father in 2018
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith appointed president of Harris-Stowe State University
Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) announced that Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is the 21st President of the University. Dr. Collins Smith is the first African American woman President of HSSU, following the legacy of Ruth Harris, the first African American woman…
Missouri spent $25M to send health workers to hospitals. Contract marked by high costs, no-shows
Woman pleads guilty to murders of Maryland Heights father, toddler son
Malcolm Mathis II, 33, and 22-month-old Malcolm Mathis III were found stabbed to death at their home. The slain father’s 4-year-old daughter and mother-in-law were badly injured during the gruesome attack but survived.
Here’s what you will hear Biden talk about in his debut State of the Union
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address is set to focus significantly on the economy, with the former member of the U.S. Senate calling on Congress to pass much of the agenda stalled in the so-called Build Back Better bill. During the Tuesday night speech, which begins at 9 p.m. ET, […]
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Allison Cooke Makes Mark At Alton High As Band/Choir Leader, Her English-Class Speech Catches Positive Attention
ALTON - Allison Cooke is an outstanding student at Alton High School with a passion for music as a percussionist in the Marching 100 Band. She has been recognized multiple times on a statewide level. Alton H.S. students, Cooke and Melanie Parker were selected to ILMEA’s Future Music Educators program, which is a forum designed to mentor and encourage future music education students. "I am involved in the Marching 100, Alton High's Honors Chamber Singers, Wind Ensemble Band, and Symphonic Orchestra Percussion," she said. "I plan to go into music education. Alton High has been so helpful in impacting me positively and encouraging every activity. "I am a student leader for both choir and band. I coordinate the social media for the Alton High School Choir Page and I am also section leader for the Marching 100 front ensemble. I have had both of those positions for two years. Our school has continued to thrive, and I am so thankful to have the opportunities I have had, such as
Woman shot by stray gunfire after argument leads to gunfight outside Pin-Up Bowl on Delmar, police say
Fontbonne’s new Center for Bosnian Studies preserves history for new generations, scholars
Since 2006, Fontbonne University has sought to record oral histories from survivors of the Bosnian War. Now the Bosnian Memory Project has a new name, a permanent home and an expanded mission. Director Adna Karamehic-Oates and Srebrenica massacre survivor Behedin Piric discuss the importance of preserving this history.
Biden Wants to Take Down the Ocean Shipping Cartel
New initiatives would beef up investigations into anti-competitive conduct from the industry, which is enjoying astronomical profits.
Woman pleads guilty in Maryland Heights murder of father, toddler
A 25-year-old woman pleaded guilty Monday to several charges connected to the 2018 Maryland Heights murder of Malcom Mathis II and his toddler son Malcom Mathis III.
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St. Louis lagged for job growth last year, and still has fewer than before the pandemic
For vulnerable Missourians who fear loosening pandemic restrictions, experts offer ways to stay safe
State and local governments and school boards are shedding mask requirements and other prevention measures. Some people worry it’s too soon.