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White House Falsely Calls NPR, PBS A “Grift,” Moves To Cut Already Modest Funding In Latest Attack On Journalism And Informed Consensus

6 months 3 weeks ago
Authoritarians don’t much like journalism, education, or informed consensus for what should be obvious reasons. But the far right has long had a particular animosity for publicly-funded broadcasting. In part, because when done right, public broadcasting is free of the kind of perverse financial incentives that results in the kind of feckless, truth-averse, “both sides” […]
Karl Bode

Here's when, how to watch the Blues take on the Jets in the Stanley Cup playoffs

6 months 3 weeks ago
The St. Louis Blues are back in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2022, and now, we know when they will play. The Blues are facing off against the Winnipeg Jets, and the series will be the opener for all of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL announced. Game 1 in Winnipeg is set to start at 5 p.m. Saturday. The game will be on TNT, truTV and Max. Here is the full schedule: Game 1 at Winnipeg; Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m.; FanDuel Sports Network, TNT, truTV, Max, 101 ESPN Game 2 at…
Sam Clancy

University of Missouri System implementing hiring restrictions, spending slowdown

6 months 3 weeks ago
In response to economic uncertainty, the University of Missouri System is imposing immediate hiring restrictions, purchasing controls and slowing spending. The cost-saving measures, which aim for a minimum $16 million in savings for fiscal year 2025, were presented Thursday at the Board of Curators meeting in Rolla. While the four-campus system “remains well positioned with a strong balance sheet,” broader pressures on the higher education sector are spurring such cuts, said Ryan Rapp, UM System…
Aiden Kauffman

Primary care shortage has an outsized impact on rural Missouri

6 months 3 weeks ago
Communities across the country are suffering from a lack of primary care providers, and Missouri is no exception. In fact, it ranks fourth worst nationwide in terms of its primary care provider shortage. All but seven Missouri counties have shortages of primary care providers. Those mostly rural counties that lack providers see higher rates of chronic […]
Meg Cunningham

University of Missouri System implementing hiring restrictions, spending slowdown

6 months 3 weeks ago
In response to economic uncertainty, the University of Missouri System is imposing immediate hiring restrictions, purchasing controls and slowing spending. The cost-saving measures, which aim for a minimum $16 million in savings for fiscal year 2025, were presented Thursday at the Board of Curators meeting in Rolla. While the system “remains well positioned with a […]
Aiden Kauffman

University of Missouri System implementing hiring restrictions, spending slowdown

6 months 3 weeks ago
In response to economic uncertainty, the University of Missouri System is imposing immediate hiring restrictions, purchasing controls and slowing spending. The cost-saving measures, which aim for a minimum $16 million in savings for fiscal year 2025, were presented Thursday at the Board of Curators meeting in Rolla. While the system “remains well positioned with a […]
Aiden Kauffman

Focus over feeds: The case for classroom phone policies in Missouri

6 months 3 weeks ago
In math class, Emma’s phone buzzes again, pulling her away from the lesson. It’s just one of the 273 notifications the average teen receives daily, according to Common Sense Media. Her focus fades and learning stalls. A United Nations study found that it can take up to 20 minutes to regain concentration after such an […]
Ashley Burle

Focus over feeds: The case for classroom phone policies in Missouri

6 months 3 weeks ago
In math class, Emma’s phone buzzes again, pulling her away from the lesson. It’s just one of the 273 notifications the average teen receives daily, according to Common Sense Media. Her focus fades and learning stalls. A United Nations study found that it can take up to 20 minutes to regain concentration after such an […]
Ashley Burle

Friday, April 18 - Baby steps into the spotlight

6 months 3 weeks ago
The Asian elephant born at the St. Louis Zoo last fall is preparing to meet the public. But before that can happen, the keepers have been helping little “Jet” reach some important milestones. We paid a visit the Zoo to learn more about what he’s been up to.

Appeals court hears arguments on Trump restricting AP from White House spaces

6 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The Associated Press and the Trump administration faced tough questioning in court Thursday as the White House fights to block a lower court order mandating officials stop denying the wire outlet entry to spaces where other journalists are permitted. A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia […]
Ashley Murray