On display at the ever-popular orchid show, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one in 10 […]
Five women were promoted to the rank of captain in the St. Louis Fire Department this year, doubling the number of women holding that position, after successfully passing qualifying tests more than 10 years ago and filing a lawsuit against the city to clear the way for their promotions.
St. Louis Police Department leaders and police union officials have been hashing out a new rulebook for officer conduct after the state takeover of the department.
A lot of “romantic” clichés started out as practical solutions to very unromantic problems—like bad smells, strict social rules, and the need to prove you were serious without saying a word. Romantic clichés feel timeless because they show up everywhere: movies, songs, greeting cards, and the little scripts people follow on dates. But most of them didn’t appear out of thin air. They were shaped by older customs, old language, and the social pressures of
On February 27, 1933, the German parliament building, the Reichstag, caught fire in Berlin. The blaze did more than damage a landmark. It became a turning point in Germany’s political life, because it was quickly used to justify emergency powers, mass arrests, and tighter limits on civil rights. At the time, many Germans were already unsettled by economic hardship and political violence, and the fire intensified fears about stability and security. It still matters today because it shows
Netflix has retreated from its protracted bidding war with Larry Ellison for control of Warner Brothers, giving the Trump ally likely control of Warner, CNN, and HBO. In a statement, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said that Paramount’s latest offer made the acquisition financially irresponsible: “The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder […]
Friday morning starts with chilly but clear skies and sunshine. Early temps hover around 36 degrees but will quickly warm up as the day goes on. By afternoon, expect plenty of sun with highs reaching a pleasant 73 degrees. Southwest winds pick up to 10-20 mph with occasional gusts near 31 mph, so hold onto your hats if you're out and about. Friday evening remains mostly clear, cooling to a low near 36 degrees overnight with light northwest winds. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from noon to 6 p.m.
ST. LOUIS - The University of Illinois men's and women's basketball programs received a $7 million donation this week from alumnus Richard Frank and his wife, Leslie Frank. The funds are designated for facility upgrades and the creation of a new hospitality area at the State Farm Center. The University of Illinois Department of Athletics [...]
Protections for religious expression in K-12 schools could also be expanded to guard ideological and political speech through a bill that passed Thursday in the Missouri House. State Rep. Darin Chappell, a Republican from Rogersville and the bill’s sponsor, said the legislation is intended to guard First Amendment rights. “We don’t want anyone’s political ideas […]
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
A portion of I-70 was reopened after a crash involving a Ford Mustang and a tow truck, which resulted in one person being transported to a nearby hospital.
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