WashU invested $50 million in SpaceX about a decade ago and saw a more than $2 billion return after the company went public for the first time earlier this year.
BETHALTO - Community members can enjoy a free night of fun and sugar at Candypalooza with Bethalto Church of God. From 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, Bethalto Church of God will host their second annual Candypalooza event complete with bounce houses, a petting zoo, axe throwing, carnival games, face-painting, balloon animals, and, of course, lots of candy. Pastor Ben Ratchford promises a fun fall event for families, with a deeper message of connecting and building community.
Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.The "Piano Man" singer shared a personal update in a new interview…
St. Louis officials are seeking to auction off more than 100 NorthSide Regeneration properties over nearly $778,000 in unpaid taxes and penalties, using new legal tools to target the controversial developer.
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney senior Gabe Thiems finished 12th in 17 minutes, 43 seconds at the Gateway Metro Conference Meet recently, setting an all-time personal record as six of the Griffins’ seven boys runners posted career-best times. All seven runners recorded season-best times. Henry Mathes led the Griffins with an 11th-place finish. Thiems was honored at the meet with the other Griffins female seniors, where McGivney coaches recognized his contributions to the boys team. He
Some of the best partnerships start with a casual conversation. A few years ago at a Trailnet event, Dorris Scott struck up a chat with Charles Bryson, then Trailnet’s Policy Catalyst. He’d seen on her LinkedIn profile that she had a background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and he figured there was a good collaboration waiting to happen.
Federal prosecutors in November said they would seek the death penalty for Hall and Pirtle. A few months later, a notice was filed that they would not seek capital punishment.
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Gen Z at the Ballot Box, a collaboration between States Newsroom and The 19th. Boise State University senior Cade Syvock opposes abortion. As president of the school’s chapter of the conservative group Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late activist Charlie Kirk, Syvock helped coordinate anti-abortion […]
Zendaya is taking her talent to the sci-fi genre.The actress is set to play the lead character in a new, currently untitled sci-fi film from Alex Garland for A24.Garland wrote…
“Death Becomes Her” Brings Eternal Youth and Beauty to the Fabulous Fox by Pat Lindsey The 1992 dark comedy cult classic film, “Death Becomes Her” has been reborn in the Tony Award-winning musical comedy now playing at the Fabulous Fox. It’s outrageously funny and true to the original script. All of the outstanding theatrical elements […]
This is now as common as breathing. ICE does stuff. Arrested people invoke their rights. ICE shows up in court. The court expresses its anger at ICE’s tactics and lies. Thousands of habeas cases filed by migrants have ended with the courts siding with the arrested migrants. It’s actually more than 10,000 at this point, […]
ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held on Sunday, October 18th from Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge St. in Alton, Illinois. The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chefs, both amateur and professional, to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. Organizers look forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition
WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November. A slew of pressing policy debates are on tap for Democrats, including healthcare, immigration, voting rights, the war in Iran, oversight, education and beyond, as they […]
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Police made 435 arrests and seized 166 guns, 178 pounds of drugs, six machine gun conversion devices and more than $1.25 million related to suspected illegal firearms and drug transactions.
A Missouri Lottery player won a $150,000 Powerball prize after purchasing a ticket with the Power Play multiplier at Hazelwood Discount Liquor in north St. Louis County.
The difficult conversation is over. The big presentation is behind you. But hours later, you’re still replaying what you said, wondering what others thought and worrying about what might happen next. Stress is a normal part of life, but when the mind and body struggle to switch off, it can be harder to move forward. Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety — and learning how to manage both — can make a difference to your overall wellbeing according to behavioral