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Female Victim Dies: Two Transported For Emergency Care After Edwardsville Motorcycle and Car Collision

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Police officers responded about 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to a traffic incident on Illinois State Route 157 involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that left two people seriously injured and prompted a multi-hour road closure, authorities said in an update on Monday, April 13, 2026. Edwardsville Police Chief Michael Fillback confirmed on Monday afternoon, April 13, 2026, that the passenger of the motorcycle was transported to a St. Louis area hospital, and

Florissant Man Faces Felony Charges After Shooting Incident

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Sunday, April 12, 2026, filed felony charges against a 62-year-old Florissant man accused of shooting another man during an argument in the 13000 block of East Lakeridge Drive. Prosecutors charged William Borak, 62, of the 7700 block of Woodstock Road in Florissant, Mo., with first-degree assault or attempt, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, the office said in a statement dated April 12, 2026.

Why Traditions Change Quietly Over Time

2 months ago
Grandma’s “must-have” holiday dish disappears for one year, and suddenly nobody misses it. A new recipe shows up instead, and within two gatherings it feels like it has always belonged. That small swap can feel harmless, even funny—until you realize it’s exactly how traditions change: quietly, through ordinary choices that add up. Traditions are often described as fixed rules handed down intact. In real life, they behave more like living habits. People adjust them

Why the Same Joke Can Still Be Funny the Tenth Time

2 months ago
A joke can make you laugh even when you know the punchline is coming. That’s strange if you think about it. If humor were only about surprise, the second time should fall flat. Yet people rewatch sitcoms, repeat memes, and quote the same one-liners for years. The psychology of humor helps explain why something can stay funny long after the “new” has worn off. Why humor matters more than we admit Humor is not just entertainment. It affects how we bond, how we argue, how we

Why Superstitions Still Shape Everyday Life in a Scientific Age

2 months ago
A baseball player taps home plate three times before stepping into the batter’s box. A student refuses to walk under a ladder on the way to an exam. Someone says “bless you” after a sneeze without thinking twice. These small habits can look silly, yet they show how superstition slips into ordinary life—often in moments when people want a little extra control. Superstitions are beliefs that certain actions, objects, or words can bring good luck or bad luck, even when there’

This Day in History for April 13: From Handel's 'Messiah' Premiere to Apollo 13's Crisis

2 months ago
On April 13, 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah was performed in public for the first time, premiering in Dublin. The concert was a benefit event meant to raise money for local charities, and the music quickly stood out for its clear storytelling, memorable melodies, and emotional range. At the time, it showed how a large public performance could serve both art and civic life. It still matters because Messiah became one of the most widely performed works in Western music, helping

UPDATE: Victim of Stabbing Death in The Greater Ville Identified

2 months ago

UPDATE: The 59-year-old man has been identified as Randy Veasley of St. Louis City Homicide Detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a man that happened on April 8, 2026 in The Greater Ville neighborhood. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., officers received a call about a stabbing in the 3200 block of N. Taylor Avenue. Upon […]

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