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Why Humans are Drawn to Planning at the Start of the Year
A blank calendar can feel like a clean slate—even if nothing about your life has actually changed overnight. That reaction isn’t just optimism. It’s a mix of psychology, habit, and culture that makes “the start of the year” feel like a natural moment to plan, reset, and promise yourself you’ll do things differently. The draw is so strong that people who ignore planners all year will suddenly buy one, color-code it, and map out the next 12 months. There’s
This Day in History on January 21: King Louis XVI Executed During French Revolution
On January 21, 1793, King Louis XVI of France was executed by guillotine in Paris, a moment that changed the course of the French Revolution and sent shockwaves across Europe. At the time, it marked a decisive break with the old idea that a king ruled by unquestioned authority. France had already overthrown its monarchy in practice, but the public execution made that change irreversible and highly visible. It also hardened divisions inside France and pushed other European powers to treat the
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Missouri lawmakers seek to make restrictions on transgender health care, athletes permanent
A sponsor of legislation to make Missouri’s restrictions on cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers for minors permanent argued Tuesday night that the ban has “no detriments.” But for six hours, transgender people, their loved ones and physicians told the House Emerging Issues Committee about the hardships they’ve experienced because of the law. Those in opposition […]
Messenger: Accused cop-killer's case shows the problem of delayed justice in Missouri
Man who shot two Hermann officers, killing one, never should have been free, but his cases lagged in clogged courts.
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Polar bear Kallik officially leaves Saint Louis Zoo
The Saint Louis Zoo said goodbye to one of its polar bears, Kallik, last week as he moved across the country.
Trump Continues To Make It Clear He Has CBS On A Leash
By now, it’s pretty clear that right wing billionaire and Trump ally Larry Ellison bought CBS to convert what was left of the news division into lazy agitprop that blows smoke up the ass of wealth and power. Leading the charge is CBS News boss Bari Weiss, an unqualified contrarian Substack troll hired to do things […]
Today's Weather: Breezy with Clouds Giving Way to Sun
This morning starts off clear and cold with temperatures near 35 degrees. As the day progresses, you'll notice the breeze picking up from the southwest at around 15 mph, gusting up to 31 mph, making it feel a bit cooler. By afternoon, expect partly sunny skies as clouds thin out, setting the stage for a high around 44 degrees. Evening brings partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to around the mid-30s, and winds shifting to the west-northwest at about 10 mph, gusting to 25 mph. Overnight,
City moves to unlock stalled development near the NGA
Bill aiming to allow divorce during pregnancy gains early momentum from lawmakers
A bill that would allow pregnant women to get a divorce in Missouri is once again put on the table by lawmakers in Jefferson City.
Bill Pulte’s St. Louis “Blight Authority” and the Rise of MAGA Disaster Capitalism
Michael Allen reflects on Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte and his quickly abandoned plan to build a nonprofit "blight authority" in St. Louis with Block CEO Jack Dorsey.
Everyone Is Welcome at MRS. KRISHNAN’S PARTY
This celebration is more than just a party. It’s an authentically human, exuberantly joyful exchange of culture, stories, and heart.
Hundreds oppose Franklin County data center. Officials table plan for 6 months.
The proposed data center would be built on 613 acres of farmland near the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit.
Alton Police Department Welcomes New Officer Daniel Huffman
ALTON — The Alton Police Department officially welcomed Officer Daniel Huffman as its newest lateral hire. The hire of Huffman was made on January 5, 2026. Chief Jarrett Ford administered the oath of office during a ceremony at the department. Officer Huffman has already begun the Field Training Program as he integrates into his role serving the City of Alton. Chief Ford and the department expressed enthusiasm about the experience and dedication he brings to the community.
More kids could end up behind bars under juvenile justice bill, public defender says
Under Missouri law, juveniles can be treated as adults in court if they commit certain crimes.
Steve Ehlmann raises $231K in race for St. Charles County executive. He's still behind.
Ehlmann announced his candidacy in October, months after Law and Eigel started their theirs. All are Republicans.
Wednesday, Jan. 21 - Fast-tracking logging in Illinois' only national forest
The Trump Administration is using a legal shortcut to make it easier to cut down trees in national forests. Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, the state’s only national forest, is an early battleground against the increasingly popular tactic to fast track timber sales across the country.
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