February 25th is a date that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact on our world. One of the most impactful events associated with February 25th occurred in 1964 when the world of sports and civil rights collided as Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, won the heavyweight boxing title. This victory was not just a personal achievement for Ali; it was a moment that resonated deeply within the broader civil rights movement. Ali's triumph over Sonny Liston was a declaration of his prowess as a boxer and a statement of self-identity and empowerment for African Americans at a time when racial tensions were palpable across the United States. His post-fight announcement of being a proud member of the Nation of Islam further solidified his role as a cultural icon, one who used his platform to address issues of race and justice. On this date in 1986, history took another turn when Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was ouste
ST. LOUIS - All lanes on northbound Interstate 70 near Grand were shut down for an extended period of time Tuesday morning due to liquid animal feed sitting on the roadway. The intersection was shut down for more than an hour as crews cleaned up the debris on the roadway. During the clean-up efforts, traffic [...]
Last October, Trump sued CBS claiming (falsely) that a 60 Minutes interview of Kamala Harris had been “deceitfully edited” to her benefit (they simply shortened some of her answers for brevity, as news outlets often do). As Mike explored, the lawsuit was utterly baseless, and tramples the First Amendment, editorial discretion, and common sense. CBS/Paramount is looking for […]
A provider of agtech research services says it has raised new funding from a St. Louis-based venture capital firm that will allow it to expand its services.
Pam Thomas, who oversaw the Office of Childhood at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education since it was created in 2021, is no longer in charge of the division following a Monday announcement.
Mizzou faculty and staff received an email Monday morning from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi announcing plans to begin reducing expenses in response to the Trump administration’s federal funding cuts.
Choi, who also serves as chancellor of the University of Missouri-Columbia, explained that the university’s administration will begin cost-cutting measures for this fiscal year in the coming weeks, citing a “reduction in indirect cost returns as well as cancellation of specific…
The 2025 Loop Trolley season is set to kick off on May 1, offering free rides from Thursday to Sunday between 11 AM and 7 PM, with extended hours for special events.
Two historic Black churches in St. Louis, Rock Church and New Haven Preservation Society, have received significant grants from the National Trust to restore their stained glass windows and chapel, respectively, to preserve their history and culture.
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