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Over at Vox, Emily Stewart says that over the past couple of years even "the economy’s winners feel like losers." Historically speaking, higher-income families have consistently felt more confident about the economy than lower-income families, explained Joanne Hsu, who runs consumer surveys for the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. That’s changed. “About a ...continue reading "Are the rich feeling precarious these days?"

We’ve noted for years how the steady, mindless consolidation by telecom monopolies has resulted in patchy broadband access, slow speeds, and high prices. But another longstanding trademark of the industry has been its abysmal customer service, created by mindless growth and a subsequent refusal to scale customer service to match. The latest customer satisfaction rankings […]

“Contraception is not abortion,” Becerra said in a visit to a local clinic. “Do not let anyone deceive you.”

The St. Louis City Board of Aldermen has approved one of the largest city water rate increases in more than a decade. 

On December 24, 2020, 19-year-old Christopher Rea was found shot to death Christmas Eve morning in south city, marking St. Louis' 255th homicide of that year alone.

In a statement Friday, the department said they are looking to identify the people shown in a newly released photo.

Graphic novel “The Atonement Bell” has a number of direct references to St. Louis. Co-creators Jim Ousley and Tyler B. Ruff took inspiration for both the plot and art of the horror story from their personal experiences in the region. The story has been nominated for an Eisner Award for Best New Series.

Here's some weird shit based on responses to the American Time Use Survey: Sadly, there's no time series for this since no one cared much about it before now. However, based on commuting microdata from its annual American Community Survey, the Census Bureau estimates that working from home hit about 18% in 2021, while their ...continue reading "Holy smoke! How many people work from home?"

Fish kills such as this one are not uncommon during drought and pose no environmental threat to humans, MDC said.

Myles Overby, 35, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Christopher Rea.

The Sweet Divine, a cupcake bakery and food truck that once won the Food Network competition show "Cupcake Wars," is closing Saturday after 13 years in business.

A St. Louis man on Friday was sentenced to four years probation for shooting and killing his brother during an alcohol-fueled fight in October 2021.

Police identified the victims as 59-year-old Mark Hambrick of St. Louis and 57-year-old Wilson Tillman of Saint Ann.

About a dozen at-risk and disadvantaged youth graduated Saturday from a construction skills training program, giving them another chance to build a better future for themselves.

ALTON - Angela Gray was surprised when her daughter, Amoriah, started asking questions about the differences between her and her white friends. But the result of these conversations has been the greatest surprise of all. A few years later, Amoriah is helping other kids learn to love themselves. “Amoriah’s Magic Afro Puffs,” a picture book by Amoriah Gray, is a favorite for parents and kids alike. Angela and Amoriah have plans to get the book on shelves across the U.S. “When I was 6 years old, I asked my mommy why I didn’t have straight hair like my friends,” Amoriah explained. Angela was devastated. “It was a total shock. My husband and I were just, like, stunned,” Angela said. “So we sat her down, we explained how beautiful her hair is, being natural hair, and we ordered a lot of books on Amazon. And we just kept talking to her and stressing to her how beautiful her hair is.” Not long after that first conversation

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