Did you know that the first day of summer has been celebrated in some form for thousands of years, with ancient cultures marking it as a moment of renewal, abundance, and community? This day, often overlooked as simply the start of warmer months, offers a unique opportunity to embrace joy, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re seeking ways to gather with friends, indulge in outdoor activities, or simply refresh your routine, the first day of summer invites a vibrant celebration that goes beyond tradition. Embracing the Spirit of Celebration The first day of summer is more than a calendar milestone—it’s a chance to pause and honor the potential of the season ahead. Across the globe, people have historically used this day to gather, reflect, and energize themselves for the coming months. Today, this spirit can be captured in various ways that suit different lifestyles and preferences. Example: In Scandinavia, Midsummer festivals bring communities together wit
Dave Grohl drums on the new Ed Sheeran song, "Drive," recorded for the upcoming movie F1.With some help from the Foo Fighters frontman's beat, "Drive" is more of a rock song then…
June 20th has been a date marked by remarkable moments throughout history, spanning politics, science, culture, and beyond. Looking back, June 20th holds many noteworthy events that have made their mark on history. In 1789, during the early stages of the French Revolution, members of the Third Estate took the famous Tennis Court Oath. This bold declaration vowed that they would not disband until a new constitution was established, symbolizing a critical step toward democracy and the reshaping of French society. The oath represented an assertion of popular sovereignty and challenged the traditional authority of the monarchy. Moving into the 19th century, June 20, 1837, marked the opening of the first Canadian Parliament in Toronto. This event signaled important progress in Canada's journey toward self-governance and parliamentary democracy. The establishment of a formal legislative body was essential in laying the foundation for modern Canadian political institutions and fostering
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 […]
The repeal of the EPA’s fuel emissions standards also got the axe, because of the ‘Byrd Rule,’ which blocks policy decisions from budget reconciliation.
A bill currently on Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk would enable the Missouri Farm Bureau to offer its members a health plan. But the policies are not technically insurance and therefore aren’t subject to federal Affordable Care Act regulations.
Missouri students majoring in business, biology, elementary education, psychology and nursing may soon be able to transfer more college credits between the state’s public universities. State lawmakers negotiated a plan to make 60-credit-hour blocks in five degree programs universally transferable among public universities and community colleges in Missouri as part of a bill awaiting the […]
A Trump administration reworking of a $42 billion broadband expansion program will trigger delays as millions of rural Americans wait for promised connections and the telehealth services they bring.
Late last year, eight major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent a year rooting around the ISP networks even after discovery. AT&T and Verizon, two of the compromised companies, […]
The St. Louis area is under an extreme heat watch starting Saturday. Dangerously high heat index values up to 108 degrees are possible, the National Weather Service warns.
The current administration’s deep cuts, ideological shifts and tariffs have affected the economy, higher education, and the arts and nonprofit sectors in ways that are shutting out recent graduates.
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