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It looks like the market has rendered a verdict on Elon Musk's big cybertaxi announcement last night: Musk told the audience that anyone who didn't believe in Tesla's driverless future shouldn't be an investor in the company. It looks like they took him at his word. It's just the usual Musk vaporware, same as always. ...continue reading "Tesla’s cybertaxi vaporware didn’t impress anyone"

ALTON - Mayoral candidate Ray Strebel hosted a meet-and-greet with community leaders. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, community members gathered at Simmons Hanly Conroy in Alton for a conversation with Strebel, who currently serves as the Third Ward Alderman. During the meet-and-greet, Strebel gave a speech that outlined his hopes for the City of Alton and his plan if elected to office. “I understand the responsibilities of a mayor, so I don’t take it lightly,” Strebel said. “I want to be very methodical about approaching it, and I want to make sure the things that matter to me are the same things that matter to all of Alton.” He introduced himself as a third-generation Altonian who grew up in “a very modest household.” Strebel worked full-time for several municipalities, then began buying and restoring houses in Alton. He became the Third Ward Alderman in 2021. “I do feel that the fact that we have this many people in here, that

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Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe leads in fundraising and the polls in the race to become Missouri’s next governor.

The Wall Street Journal reports that not only is inflation under control, in some areas prices are actually dropping: Businesses that sell a range of products from IKEA sofas to Air Jordan sneakers have said in recent weeks that they have lowered prices this year. In part, that is because many companies increased prices rapidly ...continue reading "Some prices really are coming down"

Voters in Illinois will get a chance to decide whether Illinois millionaires should pay an additional tax to fund a statewide property tax relief fund.

Industrial sludge often offered to Missouri farms as free fertilizer contains “forever chemicals,” several groups threatening to sue the state allege. Two advocacy groups along with a mid-Missouri farmer notified several sludge providers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources of their intent to sue in a letter dated Wednesday, saying the waste presents “an […]

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Midwest Moments. The exhibit features watercolor paintings by Alicia Farris and Kathy Morrison, pastel paintings by Michelle Spencer, photography by Gary […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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On This Day, Oct. 11, 1997 ...Elton John landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Candle in the Wind '97,” a tribute to his close friend, the late…

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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October 11th has been a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant historical events across various categories. In 1975, a noteworthy moment occurred when the first-ever International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated. This day was established by the United Nations to highlight the unique challenges girls face around the world and to promote their empowerment and fulfillment of their rights. The celebration emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the need to address issues such as education, health, and violence against girls. Each year, the observance serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for girls' rights and the progress that still needs to be made. Turning back the clock to 1962, we find that on this day, the United States was on the brink of the Cuban Missile Crisis. President John F. Kennedy announced the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a tense 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. This period marked

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A man died in rural Missouri highway crash Thursday afternoon in Phelps County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Lamar Hunt Jr., the son of the late founder of the Kansas City Chiefs, has long been vocal about his opposition to abortion.