It’s official – Bruce Springsteen is releasing his long awaited follow-up to 1998's box set Tracks.The Boss just announced that Tracks II: The Lost Albums, featuring seven previously unheard Springsteen records,…
Financial markets around the world are reeling Thursday following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe set of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market is taking the worst of it so far.
Ferguson-Florissant School District in north St. Louis County will close one school and merge three others in an ongoing effort to address a financial crisis.
April 3rd has witnessed a myriad of significant events throughout history, shaping cultures, nations, and individuals alike. From groundbreaking legal decisions to pivotal battles and cultural milestones, this day serves as a reminder of our shared past. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most impactful occurrences that have taken place on April 3rd. Global Events: The Impact of the First Successful Organ Transplant (1963) Arguably one of the most transformative medical breakthroughs in history occurred on April 3, 1963, when Dr. Thomas Starzl performed the first successful liver transplant in Denver, Colorado. This monumental achievement not only opened new doors for medical science but also significantly improved the lives of patients suffering from liver diseases. Starzl’s pioneering work laid the groundwork for the future of organ transplantation, influencing countless lives and advancing transplant immunology. Today, organ transplants are routine procedures,
Did you know that butterflies play a crucial role in our ecosystems? These delicate creatures are not only a stunning sight but also vital pollinators, helping to fertilize about 75% of flowering plants. As climate change and habitat loss threaten their populations, creating a butterfly garden in your backyard becomes an act of environmental stewardship and personal fulfillment. Here’s how to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant haven for butterflies. Understanding Butterflies: The Key to Attraction To successfully attract butterflies, it's essential to understand their lifecycle and needs. Butterflies undergo a four-stage metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly. Each stage has specific requirements that your garden must meet. Host Plants: These are the plants where butterflies lay their eggs, and their caterpillars feed. Different species of butterflies prefer different host plants. For example, the Monarch butterfly favors
Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr isn’t really interested in doing his actual job as head of the FCC. He’s not interested in protecting consumers or markets from notoriously shitty telecom monopolies. He’s not interested in protecting consumers or markets from harmful consolidation. He’s not interested in addressing the fact the telecom industry just saw the […]
Lynn Ann Vogel is co-founding partner of the Vogel Law Office and former president of the Missouri Bar, but she said the business side of the law also has played a key role in her life and career.
A Republican state senator spent hours Wednesday trying to block the appointment of his former colleague to a county office over a grudge that goes back more than seven years.
Shortly after 1 a.m., the filibuster sputtered and the appointment was confirmed by the Missouri Senate.
State Sen. Mike Moon, an Ash Grove Republican, sought to prevent former Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz from being confirmed to a spot on the Franklin County Commission.
Schatz was appointed to the job earlier this…
A Missouri House member violated a state disclosure law by voting on an appropriation that helped his employer, according to a report approved unanimously on Wednesday by the House Ethics Committee.
The committee, made up of five Republicans and five Democrats, was investigating a complaint against state Rep. Justin Sparks, a Republican from Wildwood, related to his employment with the National Law Enforcement Foundation. The committee found “no support for the claims made in the complaint,”…
Democrats on the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and a panel of experts on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s reduction to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget and workforce, citing consequences for everyday weather data, national security and affected industries. Virtually every American interacts with NOAA’s weather data, which supplies forecasting services across the […]
This year marks the 100th birthday of the most iconic precision dance groups in the country, the Rockettes. Although, this milestone doesn't reflect their start in New York City, but rather, in St. Louis.
Local ESPN radio affiliate WXOS aired a segment featuring a rumor about an Ole Miss college freshman that 'destroyed' her life, according to a story published by The Athletic.
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