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BioSpan Technologies Believes It Can Solve Our Pothole Problems

5 days 14 hours ago
From St. Louis Magazine:  When the three-day World of Asphalt trade show and conference kicks off Tuesday at America’s Center, more than 15,000 pavement professionals from across the U.S. will descend on downtown to check out the industry’s latest equipment, services, and technologies. “And I’m sure they’re going to have some thoughts about the quality […]
Dede Hance

OSF Healthcare Doctor Explains Cervical Cancer Risks and Prevention

5 days 15 hours ago
ALTON - Cervical cancer is a concern for anyone with a cervix, but fortunately, it’s possible to detect and treat it early. Dr. Dennis Sands, Chief Medical Officer with OSF Healthcare, recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about cervical cancer. Sands explained that most cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can be easily detected in a pap smear. “One of the great things about finding that or making that discovery is we’re able to just simply do a pap smear, which is a screening test,” he said. “The main thing is just if people get their paps like they need to, then they’re able to catch the precursor lesions, which are caused by the HPV virus, and then we’re able to treat them before they actually ever develop cervical cancer.” Sands explained that the pap smear is a “super sensitive” screening that only

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Award-Winning Poets To Read At SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading

5 days 15 hours ago
NORMAL - Award-winning poets Victoria Chang and Ali Beheler will visit Bloomington-Normal for the annual Spoon River Poetry Review (SRPR) Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The poetry reading begins at 7 p.m. at the Normal Theater in Uptown Normal. A book signing will follow the reading. Chang has received several awards for her poetry, including the Forward Prize for Best Collection of Poetry, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Poetry, and the PEN/Voelcker Award, among others. Ali Beheler is the winner of the 2024 SRPR Editors’ Prize for her poem “Everything Is Prep Work.” The SRPR Lucia Getsi Poetry Reading is made possible by the Harold K. Sage Fund and the Illinois State University Foundation, Lucia Getsi, SRPR, the Publications Unit, the Department of English at Illinois State University, and the Department of English at Illinois Wesleyan University. Established and endowed in 2013 by longtime

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Teens shot during gun transaction in Schnucks parking lot

5 days 15 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - Two teens were left injured Monday night during a gun transaction at a Schnucks parking lot in south city. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, an 18 and 19 year old went to the Schnucks located on Grand Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. to sell a gun to an unknown buyer. [...]
Megan Mueller

Celebrate Mother's Day with a Lavish Brunch at 612North, Featuring Prime Rib, Fried Chicken & Waffles, and Classic Breakfast Favorites

5 days 15 hours ago
SAINT LOUIS — Celebrate the women who inspire us every day with an elevated brunch experience at 612North Event Space + Catering . Join us on Sunday, May 11 , with reservation time slots beginning at 9:00 AM , for a special Mother's Day event overlooking the stunning St. Louis riverfront. Located inside the historic Cutlery Building at 612 North 2nd Street , 612North offers a sophisticated atmosphere paired with breathtaking views of the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and downtown St. Louis. Our Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet features some of the best brunch staples you can imagine. Indulge in our prime rib carving station and fried chicken & waffles . For those who love classic breakfast favorites, we’ve got you covered with scrambled eggs , biscuits & gravy , bacon , sausage links , and a veggie crustless quiche . But that’s not all—guests can also enjoy house salads , assorted fruit displays , bagels with a variety of spreads

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Marco Rubio Claims He Can Kick Lawful Permanent Residents Out Of The US On The Basis Of Their “Expected Beliefs;” Immigration Judge Says “Sounds Good”

5 days 15 hours ago
The Trump administration has just claimed an astounding new power: the ability to deport lawful permanent residents based on their “expected beliefs” (including perfectly “lawful” expected beliefs). This isn’t speculation or hyperbole — it’s the explicit thought-police justification Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave in immigration court documents for trying to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a […]
Mike Masnick

The Two Movements

5 days 16 hours ago
While Trump wants to break apart everything decent about America, the people are rebelling—and giving powerful opponents to Trump the will to resist.
David Dayen