On July 9, 1816, leaders meeting in Tucumán declared the independence of the United Provinces of South America, a major step in the long struggle that helped break Spanish rule across much of South America. At the time, the declaration mattered because it gave political form to years of fighting and uncertainty in the Río de la Plata region. It was a public statement that local leaders intended to govern themselves rather than return to imperial control. The event still matters
Ice cream can hurt your head, numb your tongue, and still feel impossible to resist. That odd mix of pleasure and discomfort says a lot about human cravings. Cold treats are not just about taste. They tap into the body’s need for cooling, the brain’s reward system, and the emotions tied to comfort and fun. A popsicle after a long walk, iced coffee on a busy morning, frozen yogurt during a rough week, gelato on vacation—these foods and drinks often mean more to us than “something
Civil rights groups like the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) have noted how Elon Musk’s Colossus xAI data centers in Memphis disproportionately pollute the air in minority neighborhoods. A joint lawsuit by SELC, Earthjustice, and the NAACP filed last April argued that Musk and friends didn’t bother to get the necessary permits to run the 57 gas turbines […]
WASHINGTON — Republicans are campaigning to keep control of Congress for another two years, but their message about being the “grown-ups” in the room keeps getting overshadowed by public feuds that have sidetracked work on major legislation. After enacting large swaths of their agenda during the last year and a half, GOP lawmakers can’t seem […]
Begin Again: Wak'a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
City leaders have long listened to Trailnet's recommendations for improved road safety, focusing efforts on traffic-calming changes to the streets. A review of crash statistics found in Trailnet's annual safety reports casts doubt of the strategy's efficacy.
LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. - Officials responded to an overnight fire at an apartment building in Moscow Mills on Thursday. The fire occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Killdeer Circle near Highway 61. According to officials, the fire appears to have started on the deck of a third-floor unit before spreading to two [...]
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A man convicted of abducting and raping a woman getting coffee at a Starbucks in Collinsville is set to be sentenced Thursday. Timothy Dubois, 42, was convicted in May of aggravated criminal sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Jurors deliberated for a little more than an hour before [...]
The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri’s 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code. Appearing on the ballot as Amendment 5, the top priority of Gov. Mike Kehoe would give lawmakers five years to […]
The Trump administration has rolled back teen pregnancy prevention grants and repurposed a program designed to reduce unintended pregnancies so that it promotes childbearing. But several states, including Republican-led ones, have protected or expanded access to contraception in recent months. Georgia Republican state Rep. Beth Camp sponsored a bill to expand contraceptive access in her […]
Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler is not seeking another term in the office, which keeps vital records like birth certificates and real estate transactions. STLPR'S Rachel Lippmann takes a look at the candidates seeking to fill the job.
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