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The Ragtag Film Society will distribute 10 pairs of passes to Columbia residents from low-income households, which is up from 8 pairs last year.
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The gender and sexuality demographic section of the City of Columbia's job application has sparked recent discussion on social media. -
Judge to decide which maps are in place for midterm elections. -
Columbia launched a pavement preservation program in 2025. -
The Missouri Department of Health & Services unveiled its new “Master Plan on Aging” last week. This ten-year plan is designed to help guide the state’s priorities for seniors and adults with disabilities. -
The trial will determine the constitutionality of the ballot language for a potential statewide vote. -
A bill indefinitely extending the ban on gender affirming care for minors was finalized Monday following intense debate.
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The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso, only to reopen it hours later. The bizarre episode pointed to a lack of coordination between the FAA and the Pentagon. -
Van Der Beek played Dawson Leery on the hit show Dawson's Creek. He announced his colon cancer diagnosis in 2024. -
A handyman from Florida who received a pardon from President Trump for storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was convicted on state charges of child sex abuse and exposing himself to a child.
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His wife, Diana, and one of their children plan to join him this week. -
The survey also showed dissatisfaction with public safety efforts downtown. -
The programs' creation comes amid the rapid growth of AI usage in industries. -
The price of the predominant housing and dining plan at the University of Missouri is set to rise 5.2% or $677, to $13,807 starting in fiscal year 2027 -
The bench trial, originally scheduled for Feb. 18 in the Cole County Circuit Court, is now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10. -
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In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Bill Gates, the director of Arizona State University Mechanics of Democracy Lab.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
They spoke about AI in elections — Both how generative AI tools could be responsibly used in election offices and how election officials might combat bad actors spreading mis- and disinformation through AI deep fakes.
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