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WASHINGTON — Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term, a period filled almost daily with executive orders seeking to expand presidential power, court challenges to block those orders and economic anxiety that undermines his promised prosperity. Trump has taken decisive actions that have polarized the electorate. He’s used obscure authorities to […]

WASHINGTON — Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term, a period filled almost daily with executive orders seeking to expand presidential power, court challenges to block those orders and economic anxiety that undermines his promised prosperity. Trump has taken decisive actions that have polarized the electorate. He’s used obscure authorities to […]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 14 attorneys general today in sending a letter to Congress, urging members to oppose two Congressional bills that would prohibit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from relying on scientific assessments from the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program, which are critical to protect Americans against deadly exposure to toxic chemicals. Raoul and the coalition’s letter also urges Congress to oppose the Trump administration’s effort to dismantle the EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD), which is the research arm of the EPA that provides the scientific basis for EPA’s work. “I am urging Congress to oppose the Trump administration’s attack on science and the Office of Research and Development, which is critical to helping the EPA and states protect residents from toxic chemicals. The EPA must be able to conduct research and rely on scientific data in order to hel

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On This Day, April 30, 1977 ...Led Zeppelin set a new attendance record when 76,229 fans came out to see them perform at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.According to…

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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has asked the region's public transit management agency to pause its proposed MetroLink light rail expansion project.

Today on TAP: It’s coming, and we know approximately when.

Billy Corgan's Madame Zuzu's teashop in Highland Park, Illinois, is once again the site of a car crash following a previous accident in October.The shop, which the Smashing Pumpkins frontman owns alongside…

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Landowner Ray Settle was getting ready for potential storms when he noticed the tree that housed the eagle nest had fallen into the Big River.

The stormy weather continues this Wednesday.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Dining Services has earned top honors, ranked as Illinois' "Best College Food" by scholastic research company Niche.

What if you could improve your mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being with just a few minutes of practice each day? Meditation, an ancient practice embraced worldwide, offers precisely that and more. Far from being a mystical or esoteric activity, meditation has garnered significant attention in scientific communities for its profound effects on the brain and body. This article explores the tangible benefits of meditation and provides practical guidance on how to begin your own practice. The Science-Backed Benefits of Meditation Meditation is more than a method of relaxation; it’s a powerful tool for mental and physical health supported by extensive research. Numerous studies have demonstrated that regular meditation can positively impact brain function, emotional regulation, and physical health. Improved Mental Health and Emotional Well-being One of the most widely recognized benefits of meditation is its ability to reduce stress. The American

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April 30 has long been a date marked by pivotal moments that have shaped the course of global history. Perhaps the most impactful event associated with April 30 is the fall of Saigon in 1975, a defining moment that effectively ended the Vietnam War and reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia. On this day, North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, leading to the reunification of the country under communist control. The event marked the culmination of years of conflict and had profound consequences for international relations, American foreign policy, and the lives of millions of Vietnamese people. The images of helicopters evacuating embassy personnel and desperate civilians seeking escape remain etched in global consciousness as symbols of the turbulent era. Going back in time, April 30, 1789, holds a special place in American history as George Washington took the oath of office to become the first President of the United States. This

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An international and multigenerational group of artists will take over the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for Like Water, which considers water from different angles – from fonts of inspirations […]

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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Oliver Properties acquired the Bogen Lofts, at North Tucker Boulevard and Washington Avenue, earlier this month.

Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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