Jon Anderson is sharing another track from his upcoming album True, which he recorded with The Band Geeks.The former Yes frontman just dropped the video for “True Messenger,” the second single…
After more than a year of contract negotiations and two strikes at one of the region's largest and busiest hospitals, nurses at St. Louis University Hospital approved a new contract.
July 29th is a date with a rich tapestry of historical events that have shaped the world as we know it. 1981: A Royal Wedding Captivates the World In what was dubbed the 'wedding of the century,' Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981. The ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London was watched by an estimated 750 million people worldwide, making it one of the most-watched television broadcasts in history. The union of the Prince of Wales and Diana captivated hearts and minds, and their story, though later marked by tragedy, remains a significant chapter in modern royal history. 2005: Discovery's Return to Flight After the tragic loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003, NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery launched on its Return to Flight mission, STS-114, on July 26, 2005. By July 29th, the crew had successfully completed a series of critical tests and repairs in space, marking a significant step in the resumption of shuttle missions. The mission
Here's a remarkable headline from NBC News: These claims are repeated in the text, so it isn't just a matter of the headline being imprecise in order to save space. And all of them are wrong: Inflation has nothing to do with this. The cost of childcare has grown less than overall CPI and less ...continue reading "Childcare in America: The real story"
Undecided voters are breaking toward Wesley Bell in the closing days of the 2024 Missouri primary election, according to a new poll of likely Democratic voters in Missouri's 1st Congressional District.
Bell has expanded his lead over incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush from a one-point margin in late June to a six-point margin now. According to the survey of 400 likely Democratic primary voters conducted between July 21-24, 48% support Bell, 42% support Bush, and 8% remain undecided. Maria Chappelle-Nadal…
Did I visit the Sahara Desert recently? No, just the Cadiz Dunes Wilderness near sunset, right here in Southern California. It's out in the middle of the Mojave Desert, sort of between Barstow and Needles. I was there to see if it would be a good place for astrophotography and Milky Way pictures, which it ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Missouri is offering a sales tax holiday weekend from August 4-6, during which certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items will be exempt from sales tax.
PIASA – Rocky Darr, a standout infielder and pitcher for Southwestern High School, led the Piasa Birds with a .353 batting average this past season. Darr, who excelled as a three-sport athlete, was recognized as an All-Conference selection in baseball, basketball, and football. Darr is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Darr, a three-year varsity starter in baseball, showcased his versatility and skill both at the plate and on the mound. He finished the season with a 3-1 pitching record, contributing significantly to the team's success. "He won a big game in Greenville for us," said Ryan Hanslow, Southwestern's athletic director and head baseball coach. Hanslow praised Darr's work ethic and leadership. "He is a hard worker and a hard-nosed kid," Hanslow said. "He was a coach on the field and our lead hitter, so he got things started for us. He was also very sound defensively." In addition to his achievements on the baseball
In the winter, Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin said she would vote to expel state Sen. Bill Eigel. This summer, a political action committee connected to O’Laughlin is working to stop him from becoming governor. On July 5, the NEMO Leadership PAC — which was created to support O’Laughlin — contributed $100,000 to the Great […]
While some musicians seem fearful of AI, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason doesn’t appear to be one of them.In a new interview with The Mirror, the drummer says considering his former bandmates…