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'We are so thankful': Family of teen who fell into grain bin auger shares update
The Muse Known as Misia
Some admiring words about Maria Zofia Olga Zenajda Godebska, better known as Misia Sert, a muse who might have been an art monster if she hadn't decided to marry (and marry and marry) instead. Who knows, though? She certainly left her mark.
The More You Know: St. Louis and Cahokia were attacked by the British and came out victorious from 1780-81
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Here’s why scientists concluded a COVID lab leak was implausible
There seem to be a lot of people who still don't understand how it is that researchers in 2020 concluded that a lab leak of the COVID virus was implausible just because they had discovered a particular bat virus. Surely the discovery of a bat virus similar to COVID makes a natural origin more plausible ...continue reading "Here’s why scientists concluded a COVID lab leak was implausible"
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'It's a monster!' Teen catches 108-pound catfish near Spanish Lake
Earlier this month. Joshua Jones Jr. reeled in a 108-pound catfish from the river near Spanish Lake. Inspired by a contest, and with support from his father, Joshua made new memories behind a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Redbird Rookies get new backpacks, supplies to prepare for new school year
In preparation of the new school year, Cardinals Care handed out backpacks full of school supplies Saturday to children involved with the Redbird Rookies program.
St. Louis festival goers brave the heat at Francis Park
Saturday was a hot and humid day, but that did not stop families from gathering at the 13th Annual Grub and Groove Festival in Francis Park.
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Man drowns Saturday in Big River at Rockford Beach Park
One man drowned Saturday afternoon in the Big River at Rockford Beach Park in Jefferson County, according to the High Ridge Fire Department.
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Millennials are doing fine, part XXXVII
The Washington Post informs us that Millennials are screwed: Homeownership — the main driver of wealth for most Americans — is out of reach for large swaths of the population. But the pinch is most pronounced for millennials, who are buying homes at a slower pace than those before them. ....Those born between 1981 to ...continue reading "Millennials are doing fine, part XXXVII"
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William Stanford Davis salutes SLPS teachers, staff
Actor William Stanford Davis fondly recalled his days as a St. Louis Public Schools student and was among the first to welcome new SLPS Superintendent Dr. Keisha Scarlett during an August 4, 2023 rally at the Enterprise Center for teachers,…
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