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Did Mike Shildt's retirement shed new light on Cardinals exit?

2 months ago
With Mike Shildt's retirement comes a new detailed report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune that offers new context into what may have led up to him being fired from the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021, a move that still baffles some Cardinals fans several years later.
Joey Schneider

Striking St. Louis Boeing union workers file federal labor law complaint

2 months ago
The union representing 3,200 Boeing Defense workers on strike in the St. Louis area said it has filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against the company.  The complaint follows an Oct. 8 letter sent to workers by Boeing Executive Vice President Steve Parker, where he urged employees to take […]
Rebecca Rivas

Day Fresh Tour

2 months ago

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

How to Meaningfully Celebrate World Food Day

2 months ago
Did you know that nearly one-third of all food produced globally is wasted each year? This staggering statistic underscores the critical importance of how we think about, produce, and consume food. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16th, serves as a vital reminder to address issues of hunger, food security, and sustainable agriculture worldwide. But beyond raising awareness, how can individuals and communities creatively engage with this day to make a meaningful impact? Here are innovative approaches to celebrating World Food Day that inspire action, education, and connection. Reimagining World Food Day: Beyond Awareness World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to promote global efforts to eradicate hunger. While traditional observances often include conferences, campaigns, and food drives, creative celebrations can amplify the message and foster a deeper relationship with food. Engaging activities that combine

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This Day in History on October 16: Marie Antoinette Executed in Paris

2 months ago
October 16 has long been a date marked by transformative events that have rippled across global history. One of the most impactful global events on October 16 took place in 1918, toward the end of World War I. On this day, the Allied powers and the Central Powers were moving closer to an armistice, which would eventually be signed on November 11, 1918. While the armistice came weeks later, October 16 marked a period of intense negotiations and battlefield actions that fundamentally shifted the course of the war. The efforts to bring peace during this time set the stage for the Treaty of Versailles and the geopolitical reshaping of Europe. Looking further back, on October 16, 1793, the French Revolution was at a critical juncture. Queen Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine in Paris, a symbolic moment that underscored the intense social and political upheaval sweeping France. Her death marked the end of an era for the French monarchy and signaled the rise of radical republicanism

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