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In prisons and jails, a lack of sleep may harm health and safety

18 hours 2 minutes ago
For many incarcerated people, getting a full night’s sleep is almost impossible. Bright lights, loud noise, overnight head counts, early morning meals and other routine features of prison and jail operations can make restorative sleep nearly impossible, according to a new report from researchers at the Prison and Jail Innovation Lab at the University of […]
Amanda Watford

Why Wedding Season Became a Tradition Long Before Modern Venues

18 hours 53 minutes ago
Wedding season feels modern, almost like a scheduling trend invented by venues, florists, and group chats. It is not. The idea that certain months are better for marriage than others goes back hundreds of years, shaped by religion, farming, money, travel, and even basic hygiene. Why “wedding season” exists at all Most people think couples simply pick dates they like. In reality, wedding patterns have long been shaped by what life allowed. For much of history, marriage was not jus

Missouri vape recall exposes dispute over cannabis testing rules

19 hours 2 minutes ago
When Missouri cannabis regulators recalled hundreds of marijuana vape pens last month, the Kansas City-based manufacturer said the issue was related to “evolving” testing requirements for licensed facilities.  But state regulators say the testing rules did not change. And certificates of analysis posted by the company and reviewed by The Independent show the recalled products […]
Rebecca Rivas

June 12 in History: Medgar Evers's Assassination and Mandela's Imprisonment Mark a Date of Power and Freedom

19 hours 4 minutes ago
This date carries importance in the history of exploration and empire. In 1898, the Philippines declared independence from Spain during the Philippine Revolution. Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed independence at Kawit after years of anti-colonial struggle, inspired in part by Filipino nationalism and by the weakening of Spanish control during the Spanish-American War. The declaration did not lead immediately to widely recognized sovereignty, since the United States soon took control of the islands

Man charged for stealing forklift from business in north St. Louis

19 hours 16 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - A man was charged after stealing a forklift from a warehouse in north St. Louis. According to a probable cause statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, at CubeWork, located in the 600 block of E. Redbud Ave. Police said Xavier D. Simms, [...]
Nick Gladney

Childcare centers across Missouri grapple with staff retention issues

20 hours 1 minute ago
As more discussions about supplying adequate, affordable childcare are had across the state, childcare centers continue to struggle with staff retention. Beth Ann Lang, deputy chief executive officer of Child Care Aware of Missouri, has been working to address Missouri’s childcare crisis for more than 20 years. Lang said there are many deep-rooted issues within […]
Emma Jones

Night Comfort

20 hours 2 minutes ago

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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Myranda Levins