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An (Im)perfect Way Forward On Infrastructure Moderation?

2 years 11 months ago
Within every conversation about technology lies the moral question: is a technology good or bad? Or, is it neutral? In other words, are our values part of the technologies we create or is technology valueless until someone decides what to do? This is the kind of dilemma Cloudflare, the Internet infrastructure company, found itself in […]
Mike Masnick

Crime!

2 years 11 months ago
I mentioned a few days ago that national crime statistics are hopelessly useless right now, so we don't really know how much crime has gone up or down across the country. However, we do have crime stats for several big cities, and the one that's getting the most attention right now is New York. So ...continue reading "Crime!"
Kevin Drum

Job seekers are prioritizing benefits: How small employers can compete

2 years 11 months ago
“Benefits Start Day One.” For the last several months, that is a statement some hiring employers have advertised across Missouri. Traditionally, a company waits at least 30 days after a new employee starts to provide health insurance. But the traditional approach may no longer be sufficient. In this competitive job market, all employers are looking for that edge to attract and retain the best talent. Small businesses feel this pressure even more. The last two years have been a wake-up call…
Stephanie Vojicic

St. Louis County Police Investigate Fatal Crash In 9800 Block Of Halls Ferry Road

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motor crash in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Road which resulted in the death of an adult female. On October 13, 2022, at 12:20 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Road. Arriving officers located two motor vehicles involved in a motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a gold-colored Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling southbound on Halls Ferry Road and was attempting to turn left into a parking lot near the intersection of Halls Ferry and St. Cyr, when it was struck on the passenger side by a gray-colored Toyota Camry traveling northbound. The Chevrolet Cavalier was occupied by the driver only. The Toyota Camry was occupied by the driver and two passengers. The driver and passengers suffered minor injuries.

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