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Artificial intelligence is changing the way Mercy delivers care
How the medical community is exploring AI tools to improve patient outcomes while guarding data, privacy, and trust.
Inside menswear store Webster Dry Goods
Zachary Mione curates the shop with an array of brands that are new to the market.
Rowan Community Center celebrates its 50th anniversary
The Rowan Community Center (RCC) recently celebrated a 50th Anniversary weekend to mark the milestone. A fundraising reception was hosted by the Griot Museum of Black History. Another event was held the following day outside the RCC to bring together…
Prosecutor seeks to defend conviction of KC police officer because Missouri AG won’t
Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey in June asked the appeals court to reverse Eric DeValkenaere’s conviction.
Report: Maternal death rate rises in Missouri amid efforts to provide more care
An average of 70 Missouri women died while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy between 2018 and 2020, state health officials reported Thursday.
The nuclear arms race’s legacy: Contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of secrecy
Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” has focused new attention on the legacies of the Manhattan Project – the World War II program to develop nuclear weapons. As the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, 1945, approach, it’s a timely moment to look further at dilemmas wrought by the […]
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Rain and storm chances roll on into the weekend, some dry time early next week
This Friday morning, St. Louis experiences rain, thunderstorms, and some fog. Flash flooding remains a significant concern as the heaviest rainfall targets areas already soaked from the past two mornings.
Did plastic straw bans work? Yes, but not in the way you’d think.
Plastic straws used to be “environment enemy number one.”
Historic South City hospital set to close
South City Hospital plans to close. The former St. Alexius hospital in south St. Louis filed for bankruptcy in 2020.
Teens safely rescued from bluff in St. Charles County
Four teenagers were rescued overnight after they got stuck on a bluff in St. Charles County.
4 teens rescued from cliff on Katy Trail in St. Charles County Thursday night
Get ready for school with tax-free weekend
The new school year is just around the corner, and it's time to get ready for some back-to-school shopping. The tax-free holiday has arrived, starting today and running through Sunday.
Extreme heat is here. Can insurance help protect us?
Heat insurance products are popping up around the world to protect outdoor workers and heat stroke victims.
Federal agencies often neglect U.S. territories. New legislation aims to fix that.
The bill would bolster expertise in territories as island communities face increasing threats from climate change.
Andy Summers on The Police’s ‘Synchronicity’: “We were trying to make the best possible record
Back in June, The Police’s classic album Synchronicity celebrated its 40th anniversary, and guitarist Andy Summers recently reflected on the album’s popularity with ABC Audio. Summers says when they made the album, The Police were so popular it was…
Mark Vittert's Reflections: A career and character
Of all the stories that are written about “the exploits” and self-promotions of many of today’s athletes and celebrities, Jackie Smith represents what have unfortunately become old-fashioned virtues.
Here is today's weather outlook for Aug. 4, 2023 in St. Louis, MO
The Saint Louis area can expect a very hot day. It should reach a balmy 87 degrees. Today's forecasted low temperature is 74 degrees. Don't leave the house without an umbrella today! Today's outlook shows a 35% chance of rain.…
When M.D.s Go Union
The wave of professionals who are joining unions has now reached the ranks of physicians.
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