From the New York Times: Fears that Israel’s expanding military operations in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict are clouding the global economy’s outlook, threatening to dampen growth and reignite a rise in energy and food prices. ....“This is the first time that we’ve had two energy shocks at the same time,” said Indermit ...continue reading "The economic impact of the Gaza war is probably tiny"
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline. Narrated by the captain […]
St. Louis startup, Honeymoon Chocolates, is committed to playing a part in addressing poor labor conditions affecting African cocoa producers in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Two Granite City parents contacted FOX 2 after they said their children came home from school on Halloween with bags advertising cannabis edibles. They said their kids told them a district bus driver gave them the bags, which had candy inside.
Relatives of an elder fraud suspect are still living in the home the feds say was taken for just $1. The defendant, Gino Rives, had an unusual response to his recent guilty plea.
St. Louis police credit hotel staff for assisting officers to put an end to the frightening ordeal and say the case is sparking concerns about possible human trafficking.
An elderly man was struck by a car in broad daylight after the vehicle failed to stop. Moments later, the vehicle fled, leaving the injured man in the middle of the intersection. City lawmakers are now pushing for several traffic-calming measures due to a staggering number of hit-and-runs occurring in the city this year alone.
The LAPD’s handling of gang violence hasn’t gone well. For years, gang task forces roamed the city, violating rights repeatedly. Adding insult to these injuries, the city spent millions funding a predictive policing program that did little more than encourage biased policing. Then there’s the LAPD’s gang database, a horrendous mess filled with people designated […]
The news spread on social media last week like a California wildfire: Mekhat Moore (57), founder of Napps Salon in the heart of the U. City Loop, had suddenly passed away. The family isn’t ready to reveal details of her…
Here's a question for the hive mind. I'm genuinely undecided about it and I'm curious what other people think. At red lights, motorists are supposed to move to the right if they want to make a right turn. In many places around here, this means (legally) moving into the bike lane. However, if there's a ...continue reading "Survey: What should bicyclists at red lights do?"
Senators of all stripes, even Republicans, are getting fed up with Tommy Tuberville's hold on hundreds of military promotions. Tonight it all spilled out: Republican senators angrily challenged Sen. Tommy Tuberville on his blockade of almost 400 military officers Wednesday evening, taking over the Senate floor for hours to call for individual confirmation votes after ...continue reading "Why are Republicans supporting Tommy Tuberville?"