May 9th is a day rich with history, marked by events that have shaped nations, inspired generations, and propelled humanity forward. Going back to the 19th century, on May 9, 1877, the first official use of the telephone in the United States occurred when Alexander Graham Bell successfully transmitted speech over a wire. This breakthrough ignited a communication revolution that transformed how people connect across distances, laying the groundwork for the interconnected world we live in today. Continuing with innovation, May 9, 1950, was the day when French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, an idea that eventually evolved into the European Union. The Schuman Declaration aimed to foster economic cooperation and prevent future conflicts in Europe by pooling key industries. This initiative is widely regarded as a foundational step toward the unprecedented peace and unity experienced in Europe in the decades since. On a different
It was a meeting of two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers in Nashville Thursday night, when legendary guitarist Peter Frampton joined Pearl Jam for their show at Bridgestone Arena.Fan shot…
The issue of vouchers has become a significant sticking point in budget talks in the Missouri Legislature, all but shutting down the House and Senate for much of the day Thursday.
Alice in Chains canceled their show Thursday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, due to drummer Sean Kinney's health.Just hours before the concert was set to begin, Alice…
An armed suspect was killed in a gunfire exchange with a St. Louis officer and an ATF special agent Friday morning. Police initially responded to that scene hours earlier and found one homicide victim dead near a front porch. And after the shootout, the armed suspect and two additional homicide victims were found deceased in the home.
The lack of state funding for liability claims has generated attention recently as KC Mayor Quinton Lucas publicly called this week for the state to help cover millions in legal settlements.
The U.S. Department of Human and Health Services estimates that nearly 70% of Americans aged 65 and older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime.
Under the bill sent to the governor, any homeschooled student in Missouri could participate in public school activities like bands or sports as long as they complete any required tryouts.
Trump says Martin will be director of a Justice Department working group that will investigate "the weaponization of our Government" under former President Joe Biden.
She said Black North Side voters had unrealistic expectations of her and that the city is due for a reckoning after ousting a slew of Black female politicians recently.
By now most sentient people realize Trump’s tariffs are a mindlessly descructive gambit that’s going to decimate inventory, drive smaller companies out of business, and significantly drive up costs for American consumers. There’s bottomless evidence that the clumsy effort to bully the planet was concocted by imbeciles, and most countries have justifiably told the Trump […]
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