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Lunchtime Photo

3 years ago
I could use some help here. This is a mural painted on an apartment building in Les Andelys, France, and by American standards it looks a little problematic. But maybe it has a different meaning in France. Are these random characters, or do they represent something well known? Any ideas to share?
Kevin Drum

Polls Show Support for Recreational-Use Marijuana in Missouri

3 years ago
After months of conflicting surveys, recent polls suggest recreational-use marijuana legalization may pass in Missouri. The newest poll by SurveyUSA found that 61 percent of voters support the initiative, with 28 percent against and 11 percent undecided, with a margin of error of 4 percentage points. The pollsters interviewed 791 voters from October 27 to November 1.
Benjamin Simon

Soulard Shooter Wins 'Not Guilty' Verdict in Third Trial

3 years ago
On Friday, a St. Louis jury returned a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Christopher Endicott, 31, who shot and killed 37-year-old Jarrett Greene outside the Soulard bar Molly's in 2016. This was Endicott's third time on trial on charges related to that shooting. At Endicott's initial trial in 2018, the jury was unable to reach a verdict, resulting in a mistrial.
Ryan Krull

Share Cheer With Older Adults This Holiday Season

3 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE - As the community prepares to celebrate the season of giving, Home Instead® encourages Edwardsville area residents to share the holiday spirit with older adults who may not have family and feel alone. Through Be a Santa to a Senior ® , community members can give a special holiday gift to an older adult who may otherwise go without. “A simple gift can bring such joy to older adults who may not have loved ones to celebrate with,” said Nikki Bishop, owner of the Edwardsville Home Instead office. “Through Be a Santa to a Senior , we can help them feel the holiday spirit.” This year program coordinators hope to collect 250 gifts for local older adults. This is the program’s 2 nd year in the area. To participate, shoppers can look for Be a Santa to a Senior trees or displays at locations around the area. Ornaments featuring the name and desired gift of an older adult will be on display, and shoppers can buy the requested gift and

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