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Alton Man Charged After Vehicle Crashes Into Building

4 months 1 week ago
ALTON — On the evening of Nov. 6, 2025, Eugene Tillman, 64, of Alton, was taken into custody following a single-vehicle crash in the 2500 block of College Avenue that resulted in damage to a building. At approximately 9:55 p.m. on Thursday, the Alton Police Department was notified that a vehicle had struck the east side of a building located at 2528 College Avenue. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the vehicle had caused damage to the brick exterior. Tillman, the sole occupant and driver,

CyberGhost DMCAs Our Story About Their Bogus DMCA (Yes, Really)

4 months 1 week ago
VPN company CyberGhost just sent Cloudflare a bogus DMCA takedown demand, claiming that our article about their last bogus copyright takedown demand, somehow violates their copyright. I’m not sure I’d trust a VPN company that fucks up this badly. There are a lot of sketchy VPN companies out there, and it’s sometimes tricky to tell […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: Headway Premium

4 months 1 week ago
Unlock a world of knowledge with a Headway Premium subscription. This exclusive deal gives you unlimited access to Headway’s massive library of 1500+ book summaries, with 30-50 new ones added monthly. Cover any topic you can imagine, from personal development and business strategies to health and wellness. It’s on sale for $40. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store […]
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Genetic Testing Pilot Aims To Catch A Silent Killer

4 months 1 week ago
Key Takeaways: A new pilot in Bloomington uses AI and genetic testing to identify people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a hidden genetic disorder that causes dangerously high cholesterol. Most people with FH don’t know they have it, but early detection and treatment, even in children, can prevent heart attacks and strokes. The program uses simple cheek swab tests, mobile-friendly education, and aims to reach families to stop this silent killer across generations.

Ready, Set, Weekend: St. Louis events Nov. 8 – 9

4 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS -  As the St. Louis region enters weekend, there are a set of events that will take place throughout the area. From the Annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration, to the Full Moon Festival, residents have a lineup of events they can choose to attend this weekend. Annual Veterans Day Parade and Celebration [...]
Angela Hutti

Backward Walking Boosts Ankle Mobility and Strength

4 months 1 week ago
Walking is one of the simplest ways to keep your body in good shape. A simple stroll around the block each morning might be the ticket. But sometimes, different styles of walking trend online as a “hack” to get better results. John Rinker, MD , an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare who focuses on longevity, breaks down what you need to know. The styles Backward walking: “It works different muscle groups than forward walking. You’re going to work different

Duckworth Demands Answers from FBI & DOJ on Unlawful Abductions of American Citizens

4 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is calling on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to stop its coordination with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the secret detention of American citizens. In letters to FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Department of Justice Acting Inspector General Don Berthiaume, Duckworth highlights the alarming practice of federal agents arresting American citizens as part of the Trump Administration’s immigration raids,