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March 30 in History: Treaty of Paris, An Attempt on Ronald Reagan's Life, and Other Defining Moments

2 months 3 weeks ago
On March 30, 1856, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Crimean War and reshaping the balance of power in Europe. The war had drawn in the Russian Empire on one side and an alliance led by the Ottoman Empire, Britain, France, and Sardinia-Piedmont on the other, with fighting concentrated around the Black Sea. At the time, the treaty mattered because it stopped a costly conflict and set new rules meant to limit future clashes in a strategically important region. It still matters today because

Proposed ban on 7-OH products hits bipartisan resistance in Missouri Senate

2 months 3 weeks ago
Republican state Sen. Mike Henderson believes he has the support to advance a bill that would impose age limits on kratom sales and ban the stronger opioid-like products known as 7-OH. The legislation is a priority for Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hathaway, who’s said it would strengthen her office’s enforcement authority to go after makers […]
Rebecca Rivas

Night Comfort

2 months 3 weeks ago

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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Myranda Levins

Dems Urge Probe Of Saudi, Chinese Money Backing The Ellisons’ Warner Bros Acquisition

2 months 3 weeks ago
Republicans spent three years suffering an embolism over Chinese influence over TikTok, but have suddenly gone mysteriously quiet now that $25 billion in Saudi, Chinese, and other foreign cash is helping to bankroll right wing billionaire Larry Ellison’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers. They’re also suddenly quiet about Larry buying up huge sections of […]
Karl Bode

Crews respond after mail spills on roadway in St. Charles

2 months 3 weeks ago
A chaotic and unusual scene unfolded during the Monday morning commute in St. Charles, where a USPS mail truck spilled part of its load across a busy stretch of roadway near Highway 94 and I-70. It’s the kind of incident drivers don’t expect to encounter, loose mail scattered across lanes, prompting immediate concern from those passing by.
Caroline Pettey

Students to unite for 'A Movement Not a Moment' march against youth violence

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - High school students across the St. Louis area are coming together Monday morning for a march to take a stand against youth violence. "A Movement Not a Moment" march is designed to try and combat violence involving young people. The march was inspired by a quadruple shooting in October 2021 that took [...]
Nick Gladney