stLouISTThis Economy Is Breaking All the Rules—and Thriving
A COVID-driven recession with temporary inflation is now followed by a strong recovery that follows no standard models.
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Striking Workers Face Another Opponent: U.S. Labor Laws
Unionizing is not against the law; but the law is against unionizing.
Joe Manchin could lose his pivotal Senate seat — to another coal baron
The race between Democrats’ swing vote and Governor Jim Justice is bringing West Virginia politics to the national stage.
On Maui, returning home means confronting toxic risks
A growing body of research shows that wildfires leave a trail of dangerous chemicals behind.
The next pandemic could strike crops, not people
Genetic uniformity is central to modern farming. It leaves us vulnerable to plant disease breakouts.
Home Research at the Library & Research Center
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Wages for new hires are either way up or way down
These two stories both ran on the same day. First is the Wall Street Journal: Pay for new hires is starting to shrivel after years of hefty salary bumps, requiring workers to reset what financial gains to expect from switching to a new job. Wages, especially for people who changed jobs, climbed in recent years ...continue reading "Wages for new hires are either way up or way down"
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St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
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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Will a judge block Missouri’s ban on trans care for minors? Hearings take place this week
A St. Louis judge this week will weigh whether to block Missouri’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth before they take effect next Monday.
Chesterfield advances 'downtown' project, nixes housing restriction opposed by developer
The council voted 7-1 to give first-round approval to a plan by The Staenberg Group to demolish the mall, at Clarkson Road and Interstate 64, and replace it with a downtown concept including more than 2,500 housing units and thousands…
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St. Louis County man found safe 11 weeks after disappearing
It's been nearly 11 weeks since a beloved south St. Louis County restaurant worker seemed to vanish.
'Serving Our Streets' team helps St. Louisans survive stifling heatwave
Beyoncé fans brave heat outside The Dome
St. Louis police won’t respond in person to car break-ins
Car break-ins caught on camera during lunch hour in south St. Louis. But it’s unclear if the evidence has made it into police hands. That’s because of a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department policy when it comes to handling such calls.
East St. Louis man gets shocking bill, calls FOX 2 to investigate
Cedric Childress keeps meticulous records.
Firefighters battle huge blaze at salvage yard, extreme temperatures
Firefighters have a tough job no matter the weather, but when the heat and humidity reach these extreme levels, it can make even the smallest fire feel like an inferno.
