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The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is getting closer, and investors are getting more jittery: According to the Wall Street Journal's experts, the current cost of insuring treasury debt corresponds to a belief in a 2% chance of default. There are a whole lot of caveats about this, but the conclusion nonetheless is that ...continue reading "Investors are getting nervous about the debt ceiling"

Metallica's new album, 72 Seasons, has debuted at #1 on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart. The record is the metal legends' fourth chart-topper across the pond, following 1991's Black Album, 1996's…

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A new study ranked Missouri and Illinois as two of the worst US states for single parents to raise a family.

How to prepare now for the retirement you want

Leaders say PFAS contamination from military bases is threatening Indigenous lives and rights.

Julian Lennon continues to try to raise awareness of the many issues plaguing the environment, and he’s doing so with a brand new project. The singer and his White Feather Foundation…

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St. Louis-based venture capital firm Cultivation Capital has raised more than $50 million for a new technology investment fund.

A local developer wants to construct a new apartment complex across seven vacant properties in Tower Grove East.

Germany’s awkward relationship with the internet continues. On one hand, the German government has told the EU government it’s not willing to follow orders that involve criminalizing encryption or mandating client-side scanning. On the other hand, it does things like blacklist Techdirt (this happened in 2012) for supposedly offering up too much porn and violence. […]

The All-in-One American Sign Language Bundle has 13 courses to help you learn ASL. Courses cover the origins of the language, the alphabet and finger-spelling, colors, animals, foods and drinks, family signs, feelings, verbs, and key nouns. It’s on sale for $19.97. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion […]

Electrical Components International Inc., a Creve Coeur-based manufacturer of wire harnesses and electrical components, has expanded with the purchase of a Canadian business.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Russell Stover is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new title under its belt. The Kansas City-based chocolatier has been named a Guinness World Record Holder after building the world’s largest box of chocolates. On Monday, April 17, Russell Stover partnered with Dimensional Innovations to create oversized version of its classic copper [...]

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville lit up red with Cougar pride Thursday, April 20 in celebration of its second annual One Day, One SIUE Day of Giving. Raising more than $1.23 million exceeding the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars, SIUE set a new standard for alumni engagement and community partnership as the University defines its future. “On behalf of the entire University, I want to thank you for your generosity and continued partnership,” said SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD during his remarks. “Each one of you plays an important role as we develop a bold vision for this university and chart our path forward together. My ambition is that SIUE be first and best at providing high quality, affordable degree opportunities for all students. The time is now to advance the university's mission powerfully, and I look forward to meeting and working with you as we define this institution's future." One Day, One SIUE concluded with a culminating

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ELSAH - Three Rivers Community Farm in Elsah is hosting their eighth annual Plant Sale this weekend and next from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 22, 23, 29, and 30. A wide selection of plants will be available, including vegetable starts, herbs, native perennials, and more. Owner Amy Cloud appeared on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com and said the farm, which has been around for 17 seasons, undergoes some transformation for the event. “We pretty much transform our barn into a greenhouse,” Cloud said. “We kind of take the whole lower level of the barn, pile all our plants in there, and just open it up to the public.” Cloud said Three Farms offers a better variety of plants at lower prices than big box stores. “Just seeing the selection of plants at local big box stores, I knew that we could do much better,” she said. “We’re competitive with price, the plants are so much healthier, and then we’re able to grow

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Albert Pujols knows the grind of a Major League Baseball season just about as well as anyone. Well before his special sendoff season last year, he learned that things don't always start as planned.