December 18 has been a date of remarkable significance throughout history. Going back to 1865, December 18 marks a monumental milestone in human rights history with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, formally ending centuries of legalized enslavement in the U.S. Its ratification was a critical turning point in American history, profoundly reshaping the nation’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning four major retailers about compliance with a recall of infant formula that has been linked to botulism. Ann Oxenham, the FDA’s top compliance officer for the human foods program, sent letters to Albertsons, Kroger, Target and Walmart Friday about ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula products remaining on some […]
Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy dead on December 17, 2025 in the Gravois Park neighborhood. At approximately 5:50 p.m., officers received calls for a shooting in the 3600 block of Oregon Avenue. Upon arriving, they located the 14-year-old outside suffering from a gunshot wound(s). EMS responded and transported the […]
Expect a wet and windy day in the area. Today’s high will reach 55 degrees with a low around 22. Winds will come from the southwest at 18 mph, gusting up to 43 mph. It will feel chilly, especially in the wind. There’s an 86 percent chance of rain with a thunderstorm possible this morning. This morning starts off with rain and thunderstorms, heavy at times. Winds will be strong and gusty, creating a very blustery start. By afternoon, rain will taper off but cloud cover will remain thick
Shortly after Netflix announced a $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers, the Ellison family, alongside Jared Kushner and the Saudis, unveiled their own hostile takeover bid to pre-empt the deal. As we’ve discussed, Larry Ellison is trying to gobble up what’s left of old media (CBS, Paramount, Warner Brothers, CNN) and fuse it with new media […]
Measles case are continuing to grow, reaching 1,958 confirmed cases in 43 states through Dec. 16 and threatening to undo next year the United States’ status as a nation that has eradicated the disease, according to a report released Dec. 17 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The increase of 46 cases […]
A Chesterfield man alleges Keith Westrich, Michael Seidel and Robert Matichek sexually abused him in the 1980s at Holy Family parish in St. Louis' Tower Grove South.
The nonprofit’s board president wrote in an April letter that a top official had made large cash withdrawals, took out loans and bought real estate without board approval.
CHICAGO — On Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2025, Donald Trump spent 18 minutes boasting that he’s delivering on the economy, despite the fact that all he’s delivered is higher prices, stagnant wage growth, and extreme uncertainty for American families. And the Illinois GOP is letting him get away with it. “Donald Trump’s primetime address celebrating his failing economy was an insult to the millions of Americans spending more than ever on their groceries, electric bills,
St. Louis band Foxing has grown from indie newcomers into one of the most lauded emo revival bands out of the Midwest. But after more than a decade, the band is saying goodbye, at least for now. St. Louis Public Radio’s Chad Davis went to meet the devoted fans who traveled miles to see one last show, and the guitarist who is grateful for their support.
For a year, I’ve been writing and working with a larger coalition — What’s Next 4 Missouri — to ensure the story of Missouri’s fight for reproductive freedom is told accurately and rooted in justice. New abortion data backs our longstanding argument: that legal doesn’t mean accessible. State data reported in The Missouri Independent, and […]
The capital gains tax cut passed this year by Missouri lawmakers will cost far more than expected and shrink state revenues, a new state budget estimate shows. The consensus revenue estimate, issued Wednesday, anticipates that revenue in the year ending June 30 will be $400 million below estimates made a year ago. Growth will return […]
The first-ever video for George Harrison’s "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" was just released, directed by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard. And it turns out he may…
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