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March 12 is a date rich with significant events that have shaped the course of history across various fields, from politics and science to culture and civil rights. **The Launch of the First Successful Space Shuttle Mission (1981)** March 12, 1981, was a historic date for space exploration as NASA launched the first successful space shuttle mission, STS-1, aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. This marked a new era in space travel, allowing for reusable spacecraft to transport astronauts and cargo to and from space. The mission was crewed by astronauts John W. Young and Robert L. Crippen, who successfully completed two orbits around the Earth before landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The success of STS-1 set the stage for future space shuttle missions, leading to significant advancements in satellite deployment, scientific research, and international cooperation in space exploration. **The Launch of the First Mobile Phone (1973)** On March 12, 1973, Martin Cooper,

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Metallica has announced an "immersive concert experience" film created for the Apple Vision Pro headset.The film features footage from Metallica's 2024 performance in Mexico City, and showcases songs including "One,"…

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Bill would provide grants for telemedicine projects focused on treating substance-abuse disorders. Communities of 20,000 or less would qualify.

Court documents show the district disputed liability and offered a settlement to resolve Acres’ claims against the school district before a lawsuit was filed.

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is responding to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning.

At least four mobile home park owners or their tenants have sued the city of Arnold over its heavy-handed tactics.

404 Media has obtained the list of sites and services that ICE contractor ShadowDragon pulls data from. ShadowDragon sources data from all over the web and lets government analysts easily search it and draw connections between people.

We chat the lack of guardrails on China-based AI video models; how cops are using AI to summarize evidence from seized mobile phones; and the AI game that is making $50,000 a month.

The approval of Iroquois’ enhancement project, which utility companies argue is needed to heat New Yorkers’ homes in the coldest months, amps up planet-warming pollution — and signals that the state’s commitment to reaching its climate goals is faltering, critics say.

Local artists designed the flag for the county as part of a $90,000 contract with St. Louis-based marketing agency Elasticity. Critics blasted it online.

Missouri State Rep. Raychel Proudie said Deinbo passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Police said the 10-year-old returned home safe Wednesday morning.

Working-age adults who live in small towns and rural areas are more likely to be covered by Medicaid than their counterparts in cities, creating a dilemma for Republicans looking to make deep cuts to the health care program. About 72 million people — nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States — are enrolled […]

We’ve often noted how there are $42.5 billion in broadband grants headed to the states courtesy of the 2021 infrastructure bill. The GOP voted against the bill, but have repeatedly turned around and taken credit for its looming benefits among our broadly misinformed electorate. And, as we predicted, they’re now redrafting key components of the […]

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is doubling down on his demand that Planned Parenthood stop performing a type of abortion that its clinics aren’t actually offering patients. On Monday, Bailey issued a notice of an intent to serve a cease and desist letter to Planned Parenthood Great Plains, which operates clinics in the Kansas City metro and Columbia. It’s an identical threat to the one Bailey issued earlier this month to Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, which operates clinics in the…

ALTON - Everyone’s a little bit Irish in downtown Alton on Saturday, March 15 during the annual Alton St. Pat’s Pub Crawl. Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your pot o’ gold during the free to attend event which includes a total of 12 participating pubs and restaurants. A free shuttle will be available to take participants between locations. “The Pub Crawl has been a really popular St. Patrick’s Day event in Alton,” co-organizer Anne Fritz noted. “Each year there’s a new participating restaurant and lots of fun activities.” Enjoy outdoor entertainment in front of Morrison’s Irish Pub which will include Wild Geese from Noon to 4 p.m. and O’Foolain Irish Dancers at approximately 4 p.m. Tip a pint of green beer at the following locations: Bluff City Grill, Bossanova Restaurant & Lounge, Brown Bag Bistro, Bubby & Sissy’s, Catdaddy’s Tavern, Danny’s Lounge, Firehouse, FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar,

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But the cost to the state would be hefty: an estimated $334 million in the short term and over $200 million annually afterwards, according to a nonpartisan fiscal analysis.