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St. Louis community radio station KDHX and a group of associate members have settled a lawsuit brought last year.

We are now getting our first look at the upcoming documentary Daytime Revolution, which looks at the week in February 1972 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono produced and co-hosted…

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Dead & Company wowed fans with their recent Dead Forever residency at the Sphere Las Vegas, but it turns out the 30-show run was more than just a good time. Like…

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The Missouri Division of Tourism says it’s seeking a firm to market the state to international travelers from the United Kingdom and Germany.

From Area Development:  In today’s landscape, architects and planners are not just building factories, they are sculpting ecosystems that blend seamlessly with their urban and rural backdrops, fostering efficiency and ecological harmony within the communities they inhabit. Industrial spaces are more than just functional units, and their designers can aspire to create living ecosystems where […]

From World of Concrete:  Vince Saavedra is the executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions. Opinions are the author’s own. When people think about the potential dangers of working on a construction site, falling off scaffolding or being injured or killed by heavy machinery are typically the situations that come to mind. To […]

HECKER – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 156 between Illinois 159 and Illinois 13 in St. Clair County began Tuesday, Aug. 27, for crack and joint sealing. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The work is expected to be completed by the end of September. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Natalie Mackay is standing on the top level of a playground set at Angie’s Playground, an inclusive spot for children of all abilities in Manion Park in Florissant. She is perhaps 8 feet above the ground, which makes her think of her son Zach. “Part of the fun for Zach and […]

RIVERBEND - Danny Margeson’s new book “The Monsters We Make” tells the story of artificial intelligence gone wrong. Margeson, an author from the Riverbend region, explained that his second book was born out of his questions about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it might affect humanity. He has developed his writing skills over the past few years and can’t wait to share his latest book with the Riverbend community and beyond. “I’ve always had this urge, like, alright, I think I’ve got some stories in me, let me just see if I can get it out there,” Margeson said. “As we think about all that’s changing pretty quickly here in the last couple of years with artificial intelligence, you can kind of see the ramp-up. It’s doing more and more for us, and humans have to do less and less in their everyday lives. So I wanted to ask, what does this look like maybe about 20 years from now?” In “The Monsters

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From Multi-Housing News:  People living in the St. Louis region are aging rapidly. Between 2010 and 2022, the 65+ group was the fastest-growing among all age groups, according to Census data. No wonder demand for senior living communities in the St. Louis area is steadily rising. More individuals are seeking supportive environments for their retirement […]

New legislation in Missouri that takes effect Aug.28th includes a bill that honors a St.Louis County police officer killed in the line of duty. Part of a public safety package, Senate Bill 820, known as Valentine’s Law, was introduced by State Senator Tracey Mc Creery, is named for the late detective Antonio Valentine who was…

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The combination will create a full-service commercial bank with about $20 billion in total assets, $17 billion in deposits and $13 billion in wealth management assets.

Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years, a move designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump’s approach. Meanwhile, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Trump’s presidential bid, furthering…

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This is the famous wheel at the Prater amusement park in Vienna. If you've ever seen The Third Man, you'll recognize it.

From Building Design + Construction:  Urban projects often face challenges such as limited space, congested environments, and the need for efficient construction timelines, which are all critical to improving urban living. In such scenarios, traditional construction methods can be inefficient and time-consuming. This is where the concept of top-down construction comes into play, offering a […]

The latest deal comes four years after exiting her first startup.

From West Newsmagazine:  Gateway Studios is building a 300,000-plus square foot studio space to provide production services for live music touring, motion picture/television and corporate event industries. After work was stalled for nearly a month and a new contractor was hired, Gateway says the project is back on track, and scheduled to be complete by […]

According to the International Monetary Fund, per capita GDP in the US is currently $85,000. This figure is adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity, so it takes into account differences in living standards throughout the world. Here's how everyone else is doing: The US is the richest large region in the world and the fastest growing ...continue reading "Raw data: Per capita GDP around the world"

A St. Louis-based nonprofit that organizes conferences on genomic research has named a new president.