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Did you know that immersing your body in natural water can boost your cardiovascular health more effectively than some traditional gym workouts? Outdoor swimming, an activity that has surged in popularity worldwide, offers a unique combination of physical and mental benefits that indoor pools or other forms of exercise often can’t match. Far beyond a simple pastime, outdoor swimming taps into the power of nature to enhance physical well-being in remarkable ways. Enhanced Cardiovascular Fitness Swimming is widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, but outdoor swimming takes this a step further. When you swim in open water—whether a lake, river, or ocean—the varying temperatures and currents create a dynamic environment that challenges your heart and lungs more intensely than a controlled indoor pool. Cold water immersion, common in outdoor swimming, causes your body to work harder to maintain its core temperature, increasing heart rate and circulation. Researc

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June 5 has been a date marked by a series of significant events that have shaped history across the world, touching on politics, science, culture, and more. One of the most globally impactful events associated with June 5 is the 1967 outbreak of the Six-Day War. On this day, tensions in the Middle East erupted as Israel launched preemptive strikes against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The conflict fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the region, with Israel capturing significant territories including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula. This war not only altered borders but also had far-reaching consequences for international diplomacy, regional relations, and ongoing peace efforts. The legacy of the Six-Day War continues to influence Middle Eastern politics to this day. Moving to the cultural sphere, June 5, 1947, saw the release of the influential film "Miracle on 34th Street" in the United States. This classic holiday movie has become a beloved

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court late Wednesday upheld a lower court’s order requiring the U.S. Education Department to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees and blocking an executive order to dismantle the department and a directive to transfer some services to other federal agencies. The ruling from a three-judge panel in the United States Court […]

The U.S. Department of Justice canceled $500 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide, including some that address gun violence.

Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]

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Chinese students contribute $181.3 million to Missouri's economy annually, one nonprofit says.

Early in Part One of the new documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered Wednesday night at New York's Tribeca Festival, Billy sits at the piano in his palatial…

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The proposed deal comes as President Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%.

MARYVILLE - The 28th annual Anderson Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament was recently held on May 12, 2025, at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. The event featured eighteen holes of golf and included several contests, such as the Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive and Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin, Buy A Drive Contest, and a Putting Contest. “With Spring showers in the air, the weather held out for most of the day, and the tournament ended up being a great success, with the tournament completely full, with 144 golfers participating!” Said Lori St. John, Director of Development. The event raised a total of $21,709.00. The Foundation allocates funds for capital projects and programs for Anderson Hospital. The winners of the tournament were: Jason Weiss, Johnathan Fowler, Les Benton, and Jeff Evans, all from J.F. Electric, Incorporated.

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Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead on May 11, 2025 in the 4200 block of Maffitt Avenue.

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If you're in default on your student loans you could still be at risk for your wages, or tax refunds.

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is back for its 16th year in St. Louis, offering a stunning new construction home and helping children with cancer at the same time.

"Once you go through that door, you're probably not coming out," an attorney says.

The mother and father of Conrad Ashcraft have filed separate lawsuits.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded guidance issued in July 2022 that emphasized hospitals are responsible for providing emergency abortion care despite state bans, saying it does not reflect the Trump administration’s policy. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is a federal law requiring hospitals that accept Medicare funding to […]