June 27 has long been a date marked by pivotal moments that have shaped our world in profound ways. In the realm of natural events, June 27, 2007, was notable for the severe heatwave that struck parts of Europe, particularly affecting countries like France and Spain. The intense temperatures led to widespread health advisories and highlighted the increasing discussions around climate change and its impact on everyday life. This event served as a wake-up call for many regarding the urgent need for environmental awareness and action. On June 27, 2010, the International Court of Justice delivered a landmark ruling on the maritime boundary dispute between Peru and Chile. The decision aimed to clarify territorial waters, fostering regional stability and cooperation in South America. It underscored the importance of international law in resolving conflicts and maintaining peaceful relations between neighboring countries. As we reflect on these diverse events, it becomes clear that June
The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines Friday that could allow President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to go into effect in some areas of the country, for now, by curtailing judges’ ability to block the president’s policies nationwide. Ruling that three federal district judges went too far in issuing nationwide [...]
When Tristin Dockery was in labor with her first son in 2021, she only had one request: To get up and walk around her hospital room. The nurse on duty said no. So Dockery, then 20, stayed in her uncomfortable hospital bed as one contraction followed another. It was at the height of COVID. She […]
Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]
The U.S. Department of Labor is attempting to close 99 Job Corps Centers, including the one in St. Louis, as part of broad cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
After a slow start, Missouri is on track to launch sports betting by December. What does that mean for 1 million Missourians at risk of gambling addiction?
Last week we noted how the Trump administration had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. Even calling it a phone company is generous: It’s basically a licensing agreement and a lazy coat of paint on another, half-assed MVNO effort (Patriot Mobile), which in turn just resells T-Mobile service. A cornerstone of the supposed company […]
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