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How is globalization coming along? This used to be a common topic of conversation, but ever since the COVID pandemic you might think globalization was nothing but a naive dream of 20th century economists that faded away and was then smashed to bits by Donald Trump and his tariffs. But no. The KOF Swiss Economic ...continue reading "Surprise! Globalization is still a global force."

The mutation only affects an estimated one in a million birds, according to the National Audubon Society.

The Grammys are coming up on Feb. 2, but before we find out the 2025 winners, CBS is giving viewers a look back at winners past with two Grammy specials,…

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport will introduce a new restaurant from 4 Hands Brewery Co. and Peacemaker to one of its terminals in 2025. The new outpost restaurant from the brewery and seafood company is set to open in the Southwest terminal by late Jan. 2025 and will seat around 80 people. [...]

PIASA - Gracie Darr, a standout athlete at Southwestern High School, is making waves this season as a key player in basketball. She was also a volleyball standout, and is predicted to be strong in multiple events in track and field in the spring of 2025. The senior's versatility and leadership have earned her recognition from coaches and teammates alike as she continues to excel in multiple sports. Darr is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month. Darr is not only the sole senior on the girls' basketball team, where she averages 10 points per game, but she also plays a crucial role in fostering team culture. Coach Darren Mosley describes her as “like having a coach on the floor,” noting her ability to score and share the ball effectively with her teammates. In track and field, Darr is a multi-event athlete, participating in the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 relays, high jump, long jump, and triple jump. Her primary focus, however, is pole vaulting,

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Numerous posts on local messaging apps said the boom was so loud it even shook their homes and knocked things off walls.

A rare, once-in-a-lifetime sighting of a yellow cardinal was captured on camera while in the backyard of a St. Louis Cardinals photographer.

ALTON - Students from Alton Middle School and Alton High School showcased their musical talents at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 6 Festival recently at Belleville West High School. The event brought together passionate music students from across Southern Illinois for a day of learning and collaboration under the guidance of distinguished conductors. The festival featured a variety of performances, including Junior and Senior Chorus, Junior and Senior Bands, and orchestras. Participants included students from both schools, with notable performances in Junior Chorus by Adele Donoho, Aziya Ewing, and Isabel Linley, among others. The Junior Orchestra comprised talented musicians such as Anderson Brooks on violin and Arya Schaper on cello. Frank Lestina, a highly respected conductor, and Yuhm Pham, a well-known orchestra director from the Chicago suburbs, led the Junior and Senior orchestras, respectively. Their expertise was well-received, with students expressin

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The Los Angeles Rams have appealed a state court's rejection of its attempt to force into arbitration a case involving the future of the former Rams Park practice facility in Earth City.

Missourians can donate their used, real trees towards a good environmental cause this holiday season.

The report said when the driver swerved to avoid vehicles on the road from a previous crash, he struck the man that was walking on the highway.

CHICAGO – Amid the Mega Millions mania, an Illinois Lottery player swooped in and took home a $1 million Powerball prize. The winning ticket was purchased for the Saturday, December 21 Powerball drawing at a Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park, located at 800 North Avenue. The lucky player matched all five numbers, 1-12-17-21-58, to score the $1 million prize. For selling the winning ticket, the Jewel-Osco in Melrose Park will receive a one percent bonus of the prize amount, or $10,000. Winners have one year from the date of the winning draw to claim their prize. The Illinois Lottery encourages all lucky winners to write their name on the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they’re ready to claim their prize. Powerball tickets are $2 each, and players have the option to add the Power Play feature for an additional $1 for the chance to multiply non-jackpot prizes. Powerball drawings are conducted Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings at 9:59 PM CT. Th

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CHICAGO – Workers in Illinois who provide personal care to family members are protected from employment discrimination based on family responsibilities as of January 1, 2025. Illinois is now one of fewer than 10 states to provide employment protections for family caregivers. “Being a caregiver is one of the most important roles a person can take on, and in Illinois, we’re making sure no one is penalized for stepping up for their loved ones,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “With this law, we’re strengthening protections for workers and ensuring caregivers can balance their responsibilities at work and at home.” “Workplace policies should reflect the realities of caregiving and the responsibilities today’s families face,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton . “This law not only provides protections but also recognizes the complex lives of working people and helps create more supportive and compassionate workplaces.”

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  Take Christmas trees to Spanish Lake County Park Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation have teamed up once again to offer the public a program to recycle their unwanted, natural-cut Christmas trees through Sunday, January 19, 2025. Some of the trees will be sunk by MDC in lakes […]

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"Two got away. One, a 15-year-old male, was apprehended and taken into custody," police said.

A fatal crash on U.S. Route 54 in Pike County, Missouri resulted in the death of a Curryville man and serious injuries for two others, with the driver of the Lincoln not wearing a seatbelt.