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Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life: Decluttering Emails and Files

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Did you know that the average office worker receives around 121 emails per day? Over time, this constant influx can turn your inbox and file storage into a chaotic digital swamp, making it harder to find important information and slowing down your productivity. Just as physical clutter can weigh on your mind and space, digital clutter can impair your efficiency and increase stress levels. Tackling this hidden mess requires intentional effort and strategy. The Digital Clutter Dilemma Digital clutter often goes unnoticed until it becomes overwhelming. Unlike physical clutter, which is tangible and visible, digital clutter is intangible—hidden in folders, inboxes, and drives. Over the years, files duplicate, emails pile up, and storage spaces fill with outdated or irrelevant content. The consequences include slower device performance, increased vulnerability to security risks, and difficulty locating critical documents. For instance, a 2021 study by Radicati Group revealed that

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Beloved Father McGivney Coach Brandon Ahring Remembered in School Vigil

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GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School will hold a blessing ceremony for its new Track and Field facilities and a prayer vigil to honor the memory of Brandon Ahring, a beloved alumnus and assistant coach who died last week in a car accident. On Monday, April 21, 2025, the Griffin community is invited to gather at the school’s new Track and Field complex for the blessing at 3:45 p.m., preceding the school’s first home track meet of the season. Later that evening, at approximately 7 p.m., a prayer vigil will be held to remember Ahring, who was deeply committed to coaching and the McGivney community. Ahring, a member of the Father McGivney Class of 2021, tragically lost his life on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, while returning home from Track and Field practice in a vehicle accident near Hamel. He had served as an assistant cross country and track coach at the school for three years, working under Head Coach Jim Helton. In a statement to the McGivney

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Attorney General Raoul Announces Victory In Case Against Google For Monopolies In Digital Advertising

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers and consumers. Attorney General Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 17 attorneys general, joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) in filing a lawsuit against Google in 2023, seeking to stop Google’s anticompetitive conduct that threatens markets in the online advertising industry. “Google has created an environment in the digital world that has caused harm to online publishers and advertisers by weakening a free and open internet,” Raoul said. “Google has maintained its monopolies in digital advertising technologies for too long, and I am pleased that the court found the company liable for its unlawful actions.” The

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A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

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Some Americans who rely on Medicaid to pay for their health care don’t realize their insurance is funded by that very program, which congressional Republicans are looking to shrink. One reason is that state programs aren’t always called “Medicaid.” Many states have rebranded their programs with consumer-friendly names such as SoonerCare in Oklahoma, Apple Health […]
Anna Claire Vollers

In the news: Robin Restaurant, Parker’s Table, MRH baseball

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A KSDK reporter visits the newly opened Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood, Parker’s Table in Richmond Heights is set to open a 30-seat wine bar, and Max Preps reports on an MRH baseball game (AI generated article). KSDK — Chef Alec Schingel debuts Robin Restaurant in downtown Maplewood Max Preps — Baseball Recap: Metro Picks […]
Doug Miner

Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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Rachel Huffman

The Importance of Volunteering in Your Community

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Did you know that volunteering not only benefits the community but also significantly improves the volunteer’s own mental and physical health? According to a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, individuals who volunteer regularly report lower rates of depression and increased longevity compared to those who do not. This dual impact—strengthening both society and the individual—makes volunteering a powerful tool for social cohesion and personal growth. Building Stronger Communities Through Volunteering Volunteering acts as the glue that holds communities together. It fosters connections among individuals from diverse backgrounds, creating networks of support that enhance social capital. Social capital refers to the resources available within a community through relationships, trust, and cooperation. When people volunteer, they contribute to a more resilient and inclusive society. For example, in many urban neighborhoods, local food banks rely heavily

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This Day in History on April 21: The Founding of Rome

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April 21 is a date rich with historical significance, marked by events that have shaped cultures, nations, and the course of human history. One of the most legendary events associated with April 21 is the founding of Rome. According to Roman tradition, Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BCE, by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus. This mythic founding story has been a cornerstone of Roman cultural identity and has influenced Western civilization's understanding of origins, governance, and empire-building. Rome grew from a small city-state to one of the greatest empires in history, laying foundations in law, architecture, and politics that still resonate today. Moving forward to the age of exploration, April 21, 1506, marks the beginning of the construction of the new St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. This monumental project was commissioned by Pope Julius II and involved some of the Renaissance’s greatest artists and architects, including Michelangelo. The basilica

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