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UN warns the world is ‘not on track’ to meet global climate targets
"Carbon emissions? Still climbing. Rich countries' finance commitments? Delinquent."
Locals rejoice as beautiful weather sets stage for weekend activities
Sunny skies and 70s are ahead for St. Louis, and it's shaping up to be a nice weekend weatherwise.
Whitesnake releases “Lay Down, Stay Down (2023 Remix)” from ‘The Purple Album’ reissue
Whitesnake is sharing another preview of their upcoming reissue of 2015’s The Purple Album, celebrating the 50th anniversary of frontman David Coverdale’s three years in the band Deep Purple. The band's just released "Lay Down, Stay Down…
Most popular nasal decongestants don’t work
Here's the latest FDA POWER GRAB OVER YOUR DRUGSTORE: Americans have been wasting billions a year on cold medicines like Sudafed & Benadryl with the active ingredient phenylephrine, despite conclusive evidence they don't work. But a report published yesterday may finally lead to the removal of these drugs from pharmacy shelves. 1/6 pic.twitter.com/eCv7UlR1dZ — John ...continue reading "Most popular nasal decongestants don’t work"
Man charged after opening fire at St. Louis officer
A man faces felony charges one day after he allegedly opened fire at a St. Louis officer following a stolen car chase that ended with a crash.
Where to watch the NO Saints this Sunday?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Brings the Cast Back for a 3rd-Rate Adventure
You know these are strange times for moviegoers when legacy sequels borne of the 2000s and 2010s are now old enough to get legacyquels of their own. The concept dates back to at least the 1980s, with Psycho II (1983) and The Color of Money (1986) re-introducing a new generation of viewers to iconic characters from culturally significant films of the past.
Chinese National Admits to Trafficking Counterfeit Gift Cards to Belleville and Across Midwest
EAST ST. LOUIS – A woman who was originally from China admitted involvement in a counterfeit gift card scheme directed at Target shoppers across the Midwest, including in Belleville in this region. Hongying Wang pled guilty to the federal crime in a U.S. District courtroom in East St. Louis on Thursday. Wang, 53, originally of Hunan Province, China, admitted guilt to using and trafficking in a counterfeit access device. For the charge, Wang faces a statutory maximum of 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000. Wang’s sentencing is set for 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2024, at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis. Wang admitted to possessing 6,100 fake gift cards with the intent to place them on the shelves. According to court documents, the scheme involved individuals placing altered gift cards on the sales racks at Target while retaining the access numbers. Once a gift card was loaded with money by an unsuspecting patron, the fraudsters would have the codes needed
Charges filed against man who was shot by St. Louis officer after pursuit
Bob Weir lends voice to new Stephen Marley track
Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir is featured on Stephen Marley’s new track, “Winding Roads." It also features Jack Johnson and Weir’s backing band, Wolf Brothers, made up of Don Was, and Dead & Company members Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane. The song will be featured…
Friday night lights become Friday night fights as high school football games are disrupted
Four games in the St. Louis area have been affected by off-the-field problems at the start of football season.
Cori Bush Visits St. Louis Jail, Says She’s Gathering Info
This morning, U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D-St. Louis) toured the troubled City Justice Center in downtown St. Louis. The jail has been the subject of alarming headlines in recent weeks, as two detainees died there last month and an increasingly pitched battle is playing out between city leaders and the civilian board tasked with providing oversight of the facility.
Woman admits to fake gift card scheme involving many St. Louis-area Target stores
A woman from China admitted to a counterfeit gift card scheme involving several St. Louis-area Target stores.
Flotsam! River Circus Anchors in Alton for Silly Shows
GRAFTON/WEST ALTON - The Flotsam! River Circus stopped by Alton and Grafton this week to put on a show complete with pirates, music, acrobatics and killer catfish. The Flotsam show has spent the summer “floating down the Mississippi River all the way from Minneapolis to St. Louis,” according to their official website . Earlier this week, they anchored at Grafton to deliver a free performance, then continued down to West Alton for another fun show. “Flotsam! is a troupe of musicians, circus performers and puppeteers traveling on a handmade ramshackle raft, giving free performances in towns along the way,” the website continues. “During the tour, the raft is our mode of transit, our home and our stage.” The Flotsam! crew launched from Minneapolis on Aug. 4 and will wrap up their tour this weekend with three performances in St. Louis. Most of the performers have experience in circuses, cabarets and clowning around, which has helped them
St. Louis board president to announce bills challenging state laws
The legislation could call out prohibitions on gun regulations or rent control.
Elon Musk Files Really Strong 1st Amendment Challenge To California’s Terrible Social Media ‘Transparency’ Law
Hey, Techdirt haters: hold onto your hats, because I’m going to praise Elon Musk for doing the right thing, even though many of you insist that my complaints about him are motivated by personal dislike. But, as I’ve noted repeatedly, I’m happy to highlight when he does the right thing, such as here where he […]
Northside Trap Run returning to the Ville
The Ville neighborhood in north St. Louis was home to several hometown heroes who have made their mark: educator and librarian Julia Davis and music superstar Tina Turner are just two. But over the past few decades, the neighborhood has…
Washington University to adopt 'no-loan' financial aid policy in 2024
Washington University will adopt a new financial aid policy next fall that aims to increase the affordability of an undergraduate degree from the school.
Under the "no-loan" policy, federal loans for undergraduate students will be removed from all financial aid packages and replaced with scholarships and university grants, according to a news release from the university. The move will help ensure all students can earn a degree from the school without acquiring thousands of dollars in debt.
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Growing church in south St. Louis County to debut $15M new church facility, with future trails open to the public
The new church, which opens on Sunday, has 1,037 seats, with a community cafe and a wing set aside for children’s ministries.