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Suspect killed in attempted car theft, leads police to a larger organized auto theft crime ring
“We do believe that there are several others out there, and we do have a few others that have been identified.” WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. — An attempted car theft that turned deadly over the weekend is now helping law enforcement piece together a larger issue that’s been plaguing the St. Louis area. It all started in…
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PACCAR to create 100 jobs with $209M expansion at Columbus facility
A global automotive technology company has announced two projects aimed at expanding its facility in Columbus, with the $209.4 million investment set to create 100 jobs in the area. PACCAR is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium trucks — such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates — while also…
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Biden’s executive order papers over growing divisions on AI
Joe Biden signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Monday. The White House’s all-of-the-above approach to AI may also reflect a desire to avoid upsetting different constituencies in the constellation of AI governance. | Evan Vucci/AP President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence, signed Monday at a White House ceremony, has something to address…
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Rioter Handcuffed and Released on Jan. 6 Finally Faces the Music
A Missouri man who was briefly handcuffed and released by Capitol Police on Jan. 6 is now facing eight federal charges stemming from the pro-Trump riot. Jared Luther Owens and his co-defendant, U.S. Army veteran Jason William Wallis, allegedly hurled a bike rack at a line of cops trying to prevent protesters from breaching the…
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Eixo 4 da Conferência Nacional de Cultura vai debater a diversidade
Diversidade Cultural e Transversalidade de Gênero, Raça e Acessibilidade será o tema do Eixo 4, que será debatido durante a 4ª Conferência Nacional de Cultura: Democracia e Direito à Cultura (CNC). A etapa nacional do evento será realizada em Brasília, entre os dias 4 e 8 de março de 2024, promovido pelo Ministério da Cultura…
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Genre-bending horror writer Grady Hendrix comes to UB for a free reading, conversation
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Grady Hendrix, the modern master of literary horror and a writer whom the Wall Street Journal has called “a national treasure,” will discuss his groundbreaking work at the next installment of the Exhibit X Fiction Series, an annual event hosted by the University at Buffalo Department of English, which for nearly 20…
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Certain kinds of music may help you feel less pain, study suggests
article FILE-A young man dozing on a couch listens to music. (Getty Images/Sigrid Kolbe) <!–> –> <!–> Music can represent many things for listeners, whether as a source of entertainment or offering comfort during challenging times in your life. But, a recent study suggests that some songs you listen to may alleviate physical pain. –>…
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Fashion fundraiser planned for Creative Healing Space
WORTHINGTON — After showing her street wear collection in Asian L.A. Fashion Week in early October, Worthington’s Suree Sompamitwong — founder of Creative Healing Space and the clothing line, ArtInvasionz — has returned home with plans to host a local fashion fundraiser. The Nov. 18 gala begins at 6 p.m. at Lerma’s Event Center, and…
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Toyota’s Electric GR Sports Car Concept Targets Porsche 718, Packs a Dual-Motor Setup
While Toyota has not yet actually confirmed that a GR-branded electric sports car in the general shape of a mid-engined car is on its way, every new detail about the FT-Se concept suggests that we may see it on the road sooner rather than later. Its designer has already said Toyota is planning to see…
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Mistral, a Wannabe OpenAI of Europe, Seeks $300 Million
Mistral, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Meta Platforms and Alphabet researchers, plans to raise an additional $300 million from investors just four months after raising $113 million in a seed round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to two people familiar with the discussions. The round is expected to value the Paris-based startup,…
