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I just read yet another review of Ridley Scott's Napoleon, and it made me wonder yet again about biopics. They are always "based on," which is a nice way of saying that they routinely lie about whoever's life they're selling. I gather that Napoleon is especially egregious on this front. But why? Popular biographies in ...continue reading "Why do biopics lie?"

This blog post contains content that may be sensitive in nature. Shortly after noon on November 22, 1963, 35th US President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while traveling in a motorcade through Dallas, Texas. As part of a campaign tour, the presidential procession had been winding through the crowd-lined suburban streets of Dallas’s …

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Why does so much OpenAI drama happen late at night? We have reached an agreement in principle for Sam Altman to return to OpenAI as CEO with a new initial board of Bret Taylor (Chair), Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo. We are collaborating to figure out the details. Thank you so much for your patience ...continue reading "Sam is back"

Tim Stevenson of Washington, MO became a Real Rock Hero in the Real Rock Army today

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The man was taken to a St. Louis area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Officer Adam Sullentrup was shot and injured while on the job in March.

An hours-long standoff in south St. Louis ended Tuesday night with an armed suspect shooting himself.

About 200,000 people are expected to fly in or out of St. Louis Lambert during the Thanksgiving travel period. That's the highest number since 2018.

Two families in Cahokia Heights are grieving following a domestic murder suicide.

It was an emotional night in Washington, Missouri, on Tuesday as a large crowd welcomed home a local hero who was critically injured in the line of duty.

For the second time, the You Paid For It team has found a case of a homeowner scammed out of their property with the help of the St. Louis Recorder of Deeds.

It’s a mistake that could cost St. Louis at least $500,000, according to Alderwoman Cara Spencer.

Within the past decade, seven birthing units have closed at hospitals across the state, leaving an impact on Missourians, especially in rural areas.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday following the holiday are the busiest travel days in American airports.