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This Day in History on August 22: The First Geneva Convention Held

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On August 22, 2024, as we go about our daily lives, it's fascinating to pause and reflect on the significant events that have shaped our world on this very date. 1910: Japan Annexes Korea Arguably one of the most impactful global events to occur on August 22 is the formal annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. This event marked the beginning of a period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea, which lasted until the end of World War II in 1945. The annexation had profound implications for the Korean Peninsula, affecting its political, economic, and social landscape. The legacy of this period continues to influence Korean-Japanese relations to this day, making it a crucial moment in East Asian history. 1485: The Battle of Bosworth Field Moving back a few centuries, on August 22, 1485, the Battle of Bosworth Field took place in England. This decisive battle marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the throne of England. The battle saw the defeat

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Federal watchdog slams EPA effort to determine if Serestro pet collars are safe

1 year 8 months ago
A federal watchdog this month told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that its regulatory oversight of Seresto flea-and-tick collars, which have been linked to more than 2,000 pet deaths, was not “adequate.” Federal scrutiny of the Seresto collars started in 2021, after Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY revealed the collar was linked to tens of […]
Sky Chadde

Kroger, Albertsons Grocery Merger Again Highlights How The U.S. Business Press Is A Bunch Of Mindless Parrots When It Comes To Consolidation

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I spent decades as a telecom beat reporter watching the mainstream press cover the telecom industry. I had a front row seat to the endless promises big telecoms like AT&T and Comcast made before a merger, and the way the U.S. business press repeatedly parroted pre-merger claims entirely unskeptically, without pointing out the harms of […]
Karl Bode

Jared Young

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Missouri's U.S. Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and Democrat Lucas Kunce will likely be the most high-profile contest on the state's Nov. 5 ballot. But there is another candidate seeking the office: Better Party contender Jared Young. The Webb City resident talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about why he believes a candidate who isn't a Republican or Democrat can make an impact in the 2024 election cycle.

Democratic women governors showcased at DNC event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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CHICAGO — Actress and climate activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus asked eight Democratic women governors Wednesday if she would be ready for public office after playing a vice president and president on the hit cable TV show “Veep.” “You’re more qualified than Donald Trump, don’t worry about it,” New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly replied, to […]
Ariana Figueroa