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On January 15, history has witnessed a remarkable array of events that have shaped our world in various ways. A notable event on this day occurred in 1971 when the first episode of the popular television series “All in the Family” aired in the United States. This groundbreaking sitcom, created by Norman Lear, tackled controversial social issues such as racism, gender roles, and the generational divide through the lens of humor. The show’s main character, Archie Bunker, became a cultural icon, representing the struggles and complexities of American life during the turbulent 1970s. “All in the Family” not only entertained audiences but also sparked important conversations about societal norms and values, paving the way for more progressive content in television. Fast forward to 2001, when the United States experienced a significant political shift with the inauguration of President George W. Bush. This event marked the beginning of a controversial presidency

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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads.

Missouri cannabis regulators and the state’s largest marijuana trade group agree that people should be banned from flooding the license lottery with applicants they recruit who are never intended to have any actual control or profits. It’s a practice the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has called predatory, and efforts to root it out of […]

Employees inside Meta threatening to quit over the recent speech policy changes; thousands of apps hijacked to steal your location data; and lots of stories around the LA fires.

Key takeaways: Most energy drinks are not FDA approved Too much caffeine can lead to negative side effects Many energy drinks have 200mg of caffeine content per can Consider your urination when thinking about hydration Break down hydration based on the activities you do The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) makes clear that energy drinks are “fundamentally different” than sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade. But scrolling through social media or strolling through the grocery store aisle, and the lines start to blur a bit. When quarterback Justin Fields was a rookie, he inked an endorsement deal with C4 – an energy drink brand. More recently, CELSIUS signed six Heisman Trophy “hopefuls” to NIL (name, image and likeness) deals. The company’s slogan is “live fit,” a motto many athletes can relate to. Karan Rai, MD, is a sports medicine physician with OSF HealthCare who works in partnership with Illinois State

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EDWARDSVILLE - Expanding on its previous and current dramatic offerings and education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will present the inaugural SIUE Performing Arts Initiative on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 according to Marc Schapman, DMA, professor of voice and chair of the Department of Music. The new series of performances and workshops will begin on Jan. 22 in the Dunham Hall Theater and will feature Chamber Project Saint Louis (CPSTL), with the University’s own Professor of Cello Marta Simidtchieva . Ticket prices are available here . “The mission of the SIUE Performing Arts Initiative is to provide low-cost, high-quality, cultural and educational programs directed at a wide cross-section of the community,” said Schapman. “We want to bring performances to the area that residents would otherwise have little opportunity to attend and provide a variety of points of view and diverse artistic experiences. We feel this is an asset to SIUE

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EDWARDSVILLE - The SIU System is pleased to announce that both SIU Carbondale (SIUC) and SIU Edwardsville (SIUE) are engaging in a new partnership with the Gateway Equity Institute (GEI), a St. Louis based organization dedicated to advancing equity and justice. GEI empowers leaders to drive change, provides transformative training and engages youth through impactful diversity programs. SIU and GEI are partnering to provide the Anytown Campus Program to 100 students from SIU Carbondale and SIU Edwardsville, plus students from Carbondale Community High School and East St. Louis Senior High School. “Through the inclusion of both college students and high school students, GEI and SIU are creating unique opportunities for youth to learn from one another's perspectives as they explore the following topics: establishing a foundation, sex, race, ability, LGBTQIA2S+ identities and preparing for next steps,” said Rhonda Carter Adams, executive director of GEI. Each school has successfully

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Even though corrections officers seem to feel these devices will help them more than they will hurt them, the Colorado Department of Corrections has decided it’s not going to equip officers with body cameras. This is a pretty terrible outcome, especially since the DOC has spent a couple years and half-million dollars on build-up before […]

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WASHINGTON — A measure that would bar transgender students from participating on women’s school sports teams consistent with their gender identity passed the U.S. House on Tuesday. The legislation — which advanced 218-206 — came as an increasing number of states have passed laws banning trans athletes from participating in sports in K-12 schools and colleges that […]

St. Louis County Council has overridden County Executive Sam Page's veto, allowing tobacco sales to continue near schools when the store changes owners.

A fatal two-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 44 and Vandeventer Avenue, involving a Toyota Prius and a tractor trailer, resulting in the driver of the Prius being pronounced dead at the hospital.

A service for creating AI-generated nude images of real people is running circles around Meta’s moderation efforts.