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Larry Summers makes the case on Twitter that inflation is stubbornly here to stay unless the Fed takes aggressive action. He has six arguments: Inflation expectations may still be anchored, but this is largely based on the belief that we're headed toward a recession. Core inflation is robust and the labor market is tight. The ...continue reading "Let’s analyze Larry Summers"

ST. LOUIS - The world had its first emergency-use COVID-19 nasal vaccine. It's being used in India right now, but the technology behind the vaccine was made in Saint Louis. Dr. David Curiel, the Director of the Biologic Therapeutic Center at Washington University's School of Medicine, is pushing the science even further than before with [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Gary Peters (MI) announced that bipartisan legislation to reduce the spread of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at commercial airports passed the U.S. Senate unanimously this week. The Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act would deploy more existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for commercial airports to purchase devices necessary to test their firefighting equipment without discharging toxic PFAS chemicals. This legislation would encourage commercial airports to purchase the relatively low-cost devices—also referred to as an input-based testing system—to help limit and prevent exposure to PFAS, which are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down. It would also direct the FAA to identify options for reimbursing airports elsewhere that already acquired the devices without federal funding. “We’ve known for

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During the 2020 campaign, there were a few times when candidate Joe Biden insisted he wanted to get rid of Section 230 entirely, though he made it clear he had no idea what Section 230 actually did. When I wrote articles highlighting all of this, I had some Biden supporters (even folks who worked on […]

ALTON - Alton Little Theater kicks off the Extra, EXTRA Entertainment Concert/Special Engagement series with Fach Tradition on September 30th and October 1st at 7:30 pm/ October 2nd at 2 pm. The concert of Folksongs and Lore is the creative brainchild of regional talent, Miles Brenton- Composer, Musician, Vocalist, & Actor in St. Louis and throughout the Riverbend. Sawyer Burton and Matthew Billins join Miles as outstanding voices in the a cappella Trio of classically trained male vocalists who have a love and passion for choral music - and who bring an extensive repertoire' of international folksongs with a little country, blues, opera, and musical theater thrown in for audience's delight. The Concert of "Harmonious Love" will be presented at the ALT Showplace, with tickets just $22. Then, on the early morning of Saturday, October 1st from 8 am-noon, ALT will move the fun and entertainment to the parking lot - or large shed if the weather is a problem - for a "Good Neighbor"

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Marrell Withers was found guilty in the Dec. 9, 2020, killing of Samuel Spires.

The 2021 lawsuit alleged Bryan Westfall murdered Jones, concealed her death and misled investigators.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department was reported on the Clark Bridge around 10 a.m. Friday with a negotiator to assist a person in crisis on the ledge of the bridge, Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido said. The top photo shows first responders on the bridge, while the bottom photo shows traffic backed up outside the bridge. The chief said traffic is being diverted from the southbound lanes on the Clark Bridge during this crisis situation . Residents are encouraged to avoid the Clark Bridge area until the situation is resolved. More to come.

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The woman was shot multiple times in the chest just after 4:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of North Grand Boulevard.

Favazz interviews Stir ahead of their gig at Songs 4 Soldiers

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The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum (IPHF) held a juried international photography contest collecting submissions from talented artists from all around the world.

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The photographs in the Silver Seas exhibit are an extraordinary result of an exceptional career. Ernest H. Brooks II, often referred to as the Ansel

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These neighborhoods have a whole lotta history and a whole lotta super-old red brick buildings . . . and then there’s that whole “oldest farmer’s

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A St. Louis County judge on Thursday threw out an attempt by Robertson Fire Protection District board members to stop a recall election set for Nov. 8.

ALTON - Illinois American Water today (September 9) provided its weekly update with work progress on the Alton combined sewer system and the installation of new sanitary sewers. Illinois American Water said 3rd Street between Belle Street and Piasa Street in Alton is still closed, as well as Belle Street from 3rd Street north to 4th Street. "It is anticipated that pavement restoration work could be completed next week on the east portion of 3rd Street," Karen Cotton, an Illinois American Water spokesperson said. "This will be weather dependent. Belle Street sewer work has been halted for the upcoming Alton Pride event scheduled for Sept. 10. "This stretch of roadway will continue to be closed to all-thru traffic for a month or two. A water main replacement is anticipated and is awaiting a permit." Cotton added: "9th Street east and west of Piasa Street (U.S. 67) is back open to traffic. Please obey traffic signals. Belle Street, between 8th Street and 9th Street, will remain closed

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M2 Development Partners says it plans to acquire the 67-acre site just north of Interstate 270 for a project it’s named “Lighthouse Landing.”

Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a third advance track from their forthcoming studio album Crazy Times, an expanded and updated version of "Funky Feng Shui," which first appeared…

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