August 7th has been a significant date throughout history for various reasons. Let's take a journey back in time and explore some of the notable events that have occurred on this day. 1942: The Battle of Guadalcanal Begins On August 7, 1942, the United States Marines launched the first major offensive against Japan during World War II, marking the beginning of the Battle of Guadalcanal. Located in the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal was strategically important for both the Allies and the Japanese forces. The battle, which lasted for six grueling months, was a turning point in the Pacific Theater, as it halted Japanese expansion and allowed the Allies to gain a foothold in the region. 1959: The Explorer 6 Satellite is Launched In the realm of space exploration, August 7, 1959, saw the United States launch the Explorer 6 satellite. Often referred to as the 'Paddlewheel Satellite' due to its distinctive solar panel design, Explorer 6 was the first satellite to send back television
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St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated incumbent Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for Missouri Congressional District 1, and is preparing for the November ballot.
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(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 20-state coalition opposing a Treasury Department claim that state laws preventing de-banking policies are a “national security threat.” The latest action is only an “attempt to stoke confusion…
By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
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Dave Wasinger secured the Republican nomination for Missouri’s lieutenant governor on Tuesday, emerging out of a crowded primary where candidates spent millions seeking the office.
With all precincts reporting, Wasinger led state Sen. Lincoln Hough of Springfield by just under 7,500 votes.
Wasinger is an attorney from St. Louis who has not previously held elected office.
The lieutenant governor is next in line for governor, sits on various boards and breaks ties in the state Senate. In Missouri,…