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This Day in History on January 2: Henry Ford Debuts Assembly Line

7 months 4 weeks ago
January 2nd has seen its fair share of significant events throughout history, shaping the political, cultural, and social landscapes of nations across the globe. In 1492, a significant moment took place when the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, formally completed the Reconquista with the capture of Granada, the last Muslim stronghold in Spain. This event not only marked the end of centuries of Islamic rule in the Iberian Peninsula but also paved the way for the unification of Spain under Christian rule. This unification would later influence Spain's expansive exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas, fundamentally altering the course of history for both Europe and the New World. In the realm of science and technology, January 2, 1913, is remembered for the first public demonstration of the use of the modern assembly line by Henry Ford at his factory in Highland Park, Michigan. This revolutionary production method drastically changed

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Significant Fire Erupts On Butternut Lane In Glen Carbon

7 months 4 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON — Multiple fire agencies responded to a significant fire early Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, on Butternut Lane in Glen Carbon. The initial call reporting the fire was received around 7:15 a.m., prompting a swift response from local firefighters. Shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday, the fire was controlled, although crews remained on-site to address the aftermath of the incident. Firefighters from Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville, and Edwardsville worked collaboratively to manage the situation. Authorities indicated that more information would be released as it becomes available.

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Fenton company sees surge in sales after viral TikTok video

7 months 4 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - For more than five decades, Footwear Unlimited has called Fenton home. The company sells and ships millions of pairs of footwear each year. President and CEO of the family-owned business, Pat Mooney, says the company received an unexpected thanks to a TikTok video. “This girl, Antoinette, needed to go see [...]
Ty Hawkins

Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states

7 months 4 weeks ago
After large drops during the pandemic, life expectancy in the United States should recover to 2019 levels this year nationally and in 26 states — but not as fast as it should compared with similar countries, according to a new study. Bad habits such as junk food, smoking and illicit drug use are preventing longer […]
Tim Henderson

Fired SLDC exec claims retaliation over federal fund warnings, sues for whistleblower protection

7 months 4 weeks ago
A former senior executive at the St. Louis Development Corp. has filed a lawsuit against the agency, claiming she was fired for reporting violations of federal regulations in the administration of Covid-19 relief funds. Daffney Moore, who served as chief of staff for the city's nonprofit economic development agency, alleges in the lawsuit that she was terminated after raising concerns about unauthorized meetings between SLDC officials and potential awardees regarding a North St. Louis commercial…
Mark Maxwell