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CBS News Under Bari Weiss Sees Worst Ratings In Quarter Century

2 months 3 weeks ago
When right wing billionaire Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby kid David) hired trolling blogger Bari Weiss to run CBS News, Weiss arrived with the promise of “balanced, fact-based news,” “independent, principled journalism,” and a unique “entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision” that would completely modernize the network and reach the “everyday Americans” traditionally ignored by mainstream […]
Karl Bode

Bipartisan US senators want investigation into farm equipment companies moving jobs to Mexico

2 months 3 weeks ago
A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators from the Midwest on Thursday asked the Commerce Department to investigate major agricultural machinery manufacturers, saying they paid shareholders handsomely while offshoring jobs. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat, and Bernie Moreno, an Ohio Republican, asked Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to open an investigation under a law that allows tariffs […]
Jacob Fischler

Battlehawks set to kick off season against D.C. Defenders

2 months 3 weeks ago
The St. Louis Battlehawks kick off their season against the D.C. Defenders at The Dome at America's Center on Saturday, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. and single-game tickets 33 percent off, followed by a halftime show featuring St. Louis native and Grammy award winner Nelly reuniting with the St. Lunatics.
Nick Gladney

Missouri U.S. Rep. Sam Graves to retire, igniting race for open GOP seat

2 months 3 weeks ago
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves is abandoning his run for a 14th term in Congress and will retire, the Northwest Missouri Republican told the Wall Street Journal. Graves, 62, has represented Missouri’s 6th District since 2001 and is now among a growing number of House members stepping aside ahead of the 2026 midterms. “I think it […]
Jason Hancock

St. Louis Archdiocese to host drive-thru gun recycling event

2 months 3 weeks ago
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is hosting a "Guns to Gardens" recycling event this Saturday, allowing residents to anonymously surrender unwanted firearms to be converted into functional tools and art, and participants will receive a $150 Aldi gift card for each gun surrendered while supplies last.
Nick Gladney

School exercise mandate barely clears Missouri House as sponsor promises changes

2 months 3 weeks ago
A proposal to mandate daily physical activity in public schools squeaked through the Missouri House Thursday after the legislation’s sponsor promised major changes in the Senate. State Rep. Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic, said he will ask senators to remove high schools from the bill. He alluded to seeking additional amendments as well, speaking […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Missouri’s income tax amendment risks higher costs and fewer services for seniors

2 months 3 weeks ago
A proposed constitutional amendment approved earlier this month by the Missouri House would trigger sweeping tax increases and deep cuts to essential services, especially for older Missourians. For years, AARP has worked with the General Assembly to deliver meaningful, targeted tax relief for older adults. Together, we’ve modernized and expanded eligibility for the circuit breaker […]
Jay Hardenbrook

‘Because I’m president’: Trump explains why he voted by mail yet opposes voting by mail

2 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who wants to ban mail-in voting, said he had the right to vote by mail-in ballot in Florida’s special election Tuesday “because I’m president of the United States.” The president’s statement at his Cabinet meeting Thursday comes as he aggressively pushes U.S. Senate Republicans to break the long-standing filibuster to […]
Ashley Murray

Much cooler Friday, Saturday before we warm up again

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Once again, we have swept the heat away with a cold front. This one has brought early morning rain and non-severe storms in its wake. Rain, thunder and gusty winds will linger through sunrise Friday. Winds will then ease and skies will gradually clear. After falling into the 40s in the morning, [...]
Angela Hutti