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On January 3rd, a multitude of significant events have shaped our world across various domains such as politics, science, and culture. Starting with a major global milestone, on January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially admitted as the 49th state of the United States. This moment marked a significant expansion of the U.S. territory and was a crucial step in the nation’s ongoing evolution. The admission of Alaska not only enriched the country’s natural resources — known for its vast oil reserves and stunning natural beauty — but also reflected the growing importance of the Arctic region in global geopolitics. The state has since played a pivotal role in energy production, environmental discussions, and Indigenous rights, making this day a cornerstone in American history. Moving back to 1938, January 3rd also witnessed a remarkable scientific achievement. On this day, the first synthetic rubber was produced in the United States. Developed during World War II,

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Neil Young is going to Glastonbury after all.After announcing he was pulling out of the British festival due to the BBC’s sponsorship of the event, the Rock & Roll Hall…

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The rain drizzled down Xavier Messiah, as he and his younger brother waited outside Union Station in St. Louis. Donning their black “Deer Owl Family Farms” hoodies — their family’s cannabis brand — they stood ready with stacks of business cards outside the MJ Unpacked cannabis conference on Nov. 4. “Happy Tuesday!” Xavier exclaimed, as […]

President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies representing the major share of US steelmaking capacity to keep leading the fight on behalf of America’s national interests,” Biden said in a statement. “As a [...]

President Joe Biden on Friday blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp., ending a yearslong pause on the deal and setting up potential legal action by the companies.

Like far too many legislators, Arkansas politicians have decided it’s time to codify irrational hatred. To do this, they pretended they had a sudden and urgent new obligation to protect “the children” harder than they’ve ever been protected before against the encroachment of alternative viewpoints. Like far too many other states, the Arkansas government piggy-backed […]

President Joe Biden is reportedly close to deciding to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s $14.9 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp., more than a year after it was announced and after opposition from the United Steelworkers and others.

Tim Smith fought in the Iraq War, overcame PTSD and then built his businesses around veterans.

Dr. María José Romo-Palafox and three other researchers published their findings in the Maternal and Child Health Journal.

On Dec. 24, Amazon Prime released “Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing,” charting the fame of Xavier Babudar, who rose to celebrity as a Kansas City Chiefs fan costumed each game as a wolf, before being arrested for bank robbery. The story became only more bonkers after his arrest: allegations of serial bank robberies on the way […]

What had drawn this 54-year-old, Pakistani-American mother of three on this inexplicable adventure?

When it comes to nepotism, voters sometimes take a turn-the-other-cheek mentality. That may be a lesson for St. Louis County's Dennis Hancock.

The St. Charles attraction would largely feature items now housed at the Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas City. The Arabia sank in the Missouri River in 1856.