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The History and Significance of Veterans Day in the U.S.

5 months 3 weeks ago
Did you know that Veterans Day is the only federal holiday dedicated solely to honoring military veterans who are still living? Unlike Memorial Day, which commemorates those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the service and sacrifices of all U.S. military veterans. But how did this important day come to be, and why does it hold such a special place in American culture? Origins Rooted in Armistice Day Veterans Day traces its origins back to the end of World War I, a conflict often

This Day in History on November 10: Aftermath of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

5 months 3 weeks ago
November 10 is a day packed with history that has shaped the world in remarkable ways. Arguably, the most impactful event linked with this date isn't the exact day but closely associated with it: the fall of the Berlin Wall, which began on the night of November 9, 1989, and whose reverberations were deeply felt on November 10 and the days that followed. The Berlin Wall stood as a stark symbol of Cold War division for nearly three decades, physically and ideologically splitting East and West

Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

5 months 3 weeks ago
The Supreme Court rejected a long-shot effort Monday to overturn its ruling guaranteeing same-sex marriage nationwide. Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis directly asked the justices to overrule the 2015 landmark decision after a jury awarded damages to a couple whom Davis refused to issue a marriage license. “The Court can and should fix this [...]
Zach Schonfeld

New Trump administration rule could override state medical debt protections

5 months 3 weeks ago
A new Trump administration rule issued late last month could override state laws that prevent consumers’ credit reports from including medical debt, potentially weakening financial protections for millions of Americans. In recent years, more than a dozen states have taken steps to keep medical debt from hurting residents’ credit scores, passing laws with bipartisan support. […]
Anna Claire Vollers

YouTube TV Customers Lose Access To ABC Channels, DVR Recordings Due To Annoying, Avoidable Disney Contract Dispute

5 months 3 weeks ago
For the last decade or so, U.S. cable TV customers have been plagued by a steady parade of content blackouts as cable providers and broadcasters bicker over new programming contracts. For the end user, so-called “retransmission feuds” usually go something like this: a TV broadcaster demands a cable company pay significantly more money to carry […]
Karl Bode

Three people injured in propane tank explosion in Calhoun County

5 months 3 weeks ago
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ill. - Three people were left injured Sunday morning after a propane tank explosion in Calhoun County. The explosion happened Sunday morning near the Calhoun Point Hunting Area, east of Brussels. Two of the three people injured in the explosion were taken to a hospital for treatment. The condition of the third individual [...]
Nick Gladney

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny and Brisk

5 months 3 weeks ago
Expect a mostly sunny and brisk day, high will reach 38 degrees with a low of 23. Northwesterly winds will blow around 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, making it feel colder than the actual temperature at times. The morning starts chilly, and the wind chill will keep things feeling near 20 degrees. As the day progresses, skies will stay mostly sunny with only a few clouds moving in. The wind will maintain its brisk pace, so bundle up if you're heading outdoors. Evening will bring mainly clear skies

St. Louis City expands emergency shelter beds amid cold weather

5 months 3 weeks ago
The City of St. Louis has added 100 emergency shelter beds to protect its most vulnerable residents from the cold, in collaboration with several organizations, and the Biddle Housing Opportunities Center is one of the main shelters expanding its capacity to accommodate the increased demand.
Nick Gladney