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Daily Deal: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4″ 32GB (Refurbished)

3 years 1 month ago
Go anywhere and stay connected with 4G LTE (unlocked, must provide own SIM) on the refurbished Galaxy Tab A (8.4″”, 2020). With a long-lasting battery, you can stream your favorite music, shows, and movies for over 10 hours on a single charge. Whether you’re traveling, unwinding, or enjoying a quick break, Galaxy Tab A’s compact, […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Missouri AG’s lawsuit against St. Louis abortion access fund sent back to state court

3 years 1 month ago

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s lawsuit against St. Louis’ use of federal funds to support abortion access will be sent back to the state courts to decide — a move both Schmitt and national abortion-rights groups had hoped for. On Monday, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Judge Audrey Fleissig sent the […]

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Tessa Weinberg

The Media Demanded That Airbnb Do More Background Checks; Now It’s Upset That Airbnb Is Banning People With Criminal Records

3 years 1 month ago
A story made the rounds recently about how Airbnb effectively banned Bethany Hallam for life. Hallam, an Allegheny County, Pennsylvania councilperson received a notification from Airbnb that a third party it used for background checks had noted a “criminal records match” in doing a background check, and she would not be able to use Airbnb […]
Mike Masnick

Who exactly is outraged by the casting of “Rings of Power”?

3 years 1 month ago
Over at Vox, Aja Romano tells us about the enormous backlash to the casting of non-white actors in a couple of recent high-profile productions: Detractors of Amazon’s new Lord of the Rings series, which debuted this month, claim that casting Black and Asian actors undermines the show’s faithfulness to Tolkien’s world. Meanwhile, some ostensible fans ...continue reading "Who exactly is outraged by the casting of “Rings of Power”?"
Kevin Drum

Out With The Corn, In With The Hemp - Great Godfrey Maze Back Open!

3 years 1 month ago
GODFREY - The Great Godfrey Maze opened back up for the season over the weekend. The ever-so-popular attraction located within Glazebrook Park has been a hit with families and is perfect for the little ones. The maze operates only on weekends. The hours are 6-10 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. The going rate for the maze is $7 for adults and can be enjoyed peacefully during the day, or for the little more adventurous in the pitch black of night. Flashlights are recommended at night of course. The maze officially opened on Friday, but the larger crowds weren't until Saturday evening. There were plenty of people out to enjoy the attraction. The layout of the maze changes from year to year and this year it is circus themed. Instead of the usual corn, this year's maze is comprised of tall-grown hemp. The change was forced after a short crop last year. The Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department had no choice but to cancel the maze las

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