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Did you know that 23,000 shipping containers have been lost at sea since 2008? That's about 1,500 per year. In 2020 there was a huge spike to 4,000 containers, which prompted the World Shipping Council to start a safety campaign. In 2022 a mere 661 containers were lost: The WSC would like you to know ...continue reading "Raw data: Containers lost at sea"

The post reports that the podcast series was a major success, achieving over 1.3 billion downloads since 2019 and ranking high on major podcast charts, including being Apple's No. 3 podcast for two consecutive years. "The Thing About Pam" attracted a massive audience, with more than 32 million downloads, appealing to a younger demographic and introducing "Dateline" to a new generation of true-crime enthusiasts.

The last outpost of the beloved Lebanese-inflected burger joint Layla has closed without much ado. Layla and the Bad Egg (20 Allen Ave, Suite 130, Webster Groves; laylastl.com) quietly closed its doors in October, a representative from the building's owner confirmed to the RFT today.  Michael Koch, director of investments for Novus Companies, says the eatery has been closed since — and will not be reopening. It was one month before the closure that Novus filed a suit against Layla owners Jason and Maria Sparks in St. Louis County Court, seeking $37,376.64 in missing rent, as the St. Louis Business Journal reported at the time. 

"He was a really good kid," said Julia Butler, who described herself as 15-year-old Dalton Escobar-Piatchek's grandma.

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found unconscious in a backyard and later died at the hospital.

The Supreme Court is about to review Texas’ HB20 law, that (among other unworkable things) says that websites cannot moderate based on “viewpoint.” Of course, websites don’t moderate based on viewpoint, but rather whether or not they think you’ve violated their rules/terms of service. Should the law be allowed to go into effect, it’s not […]

Unique Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in St. Louis    Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s, a romantic night out, or looking for family fun, here are some great ideas for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in St. Louis. TUNNEL OF LOVE & CUPID’S COURTYARD AT CITY MUSEUM February 10 & 11: Cupid’s Courtyard Valentine’s Pop-Up Bar […]

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Today on TAP: A complex tug-of-war has been happening over the direction of Biden’s trade policy. Politico serves as a handy receptacle for Tai’s enemies to paint Tai as the problem.

GRAFTON - A man from Grafton has been charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated assault and more, according to recent Jersey County court filings. Jeffrey A. Dickinson, 37, of Grafton faces both charges from an incident that took place on or about Jan. 25, 2024. Dickinson allegedly possessed an uncased and loaded Davis Industries firearm, which was “immediately accessible at the time of the offense,” according to court documents. He did not have a valid Concealed Carry license at the time. Dickinson was additionally charged with aggravated assault on the same date after he allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim, placing them “in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery,” according to court documents. According to the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office inmate booking directory, Dickinson was also charged on Jan. 25 with violating an order of protection. In total, Dickinson faces a Class 4 felony for aggravated unlawful use

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Should a guy who once bit the head off a bat be honored with the title of "sir?" According to Judas Priest's Rob Halford, the answer is yes. Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Halford…

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ALTON - Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois traveled to the Riverbend on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week. Paprocki led two Mass services for Father McGivney Catholic High School and Marquette Catholic High School students, teachers and administrators. Father McGivney and Marquette Catholic High Schools are two of the 43 Catholic schools in the diocese, which serve a total of 10,244 students. National Catholic Schools Week runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, 2024.

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ST. LOUIS -- Many community water systems across Missouri have been honored with the Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These communities are maintaining fluoride levels in their water supplies, a key measure in combating tooth decay and promoting oral health. Among the awarded communities are many [...]

City leaders want to hear from residents about how to best spend the remaining $250 million.

Everyone's campaign strategy against Donald Trump appears to have converged on the same tactic: trolling. It's all about deliberately hurling insults at him in the hope that he'll melt down completely and eventually lose the plot. Neither Nikki Haley nor Joe Biden are even trying to hide this. They're all but daring Trump to maintain ...continue reading "Baiting Trump"

One man is dead and another man is in critical condition after a shooting Sunday evening in the city's West End neighborhood.

REO Speedwagon is heading out on the road with Train this summer for what they’re calling the Summer Road Trip 2024 Tour.  The trek kicks off July 8 in Somerset, Wisconsin, and is…

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