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Powell Blocked Mentions of Supervisory Failures From Bank Rescue Statements
The Fed chair resisted mentioning supervision, regulation, or accountability after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. His resistance delayed the announcement.
New DNA analysis adds strong evidence for natural origin of COVID-19 virus
The Atlantic reports today that three researchers have performed a re-analysis of swabs taken at the Huanan Market in Wuhan early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The original analysis, done last year by a Chinese team, drew no conclusions about the origin of the virus, but the new analysis strongly suggests that the virus developed naturally ...continue reading "New DNA analysis adds strong evidence for natural origin of COVID-19 virus"
Why do people drive like they don't care if they live or die on I-70?
Friend of mine lost her husband suddenly earlier this year. She’s trying to buy his headstone now. She encountered this nonsense.
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Just learned that 4 Hands Seltzer is only 90 calories
Missouri treasurer says state banking industry remains stable despite recent failures
The state had no investments in a pair of banks that failed in the last week, according to Missouri's treasurer, who said he has been assured by St. Louis Federal Reserve officials that “Missouri’s financial institutions are in a stable position.”
28-year-old turns himself in for his role in shooting death of man in Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood
What do I get at Anthonino’s?
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is stringing up for Europe concert tour
U.S. Attorney Office Seizes $24,000 in Suspected Cryptocurrency Scam
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois announced Thursday the seizure of cryptocurrency valued at approximately $24,000 from an account believed to be involved in a fraud scheme against an O’Fallon resident. “Many of us are still learning the facts about buying and trading cryptocurrency, and as in many cases, scammers are targeting the vulnerable,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I appreciate the collaboration between the O’Fallon Police Department and the U.S. Secret Service for their efforts to recover the victim’s funds.” “The U.S. Secret Service is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of U.S. financial systems and preventing the public from losing their hard-earned money to these types of scams,” said Stephen S. Webster, Resident Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Springfield Office. “Unfortunately, new technology has made it easier for individuals
St. Louis judges hire former circuit attorney to represent them during effort to remove Kim Gardner
Judges in the 22nd Judicial Circuit have retained a former assistant St. Louis circuit attorney who also served 25 years on the bench as their attorney during the Missouri attorney general’s legal battle to remove St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office.
Booker Shaw, now of the Thompson Coborn law firm, entered Thursday on behalf of the judges, who have been served subpoenas and notified that they may be asked to testify against the city’s top prosecutor.
Judge Bryan Hettenbach…
4 teenagers charged in deadly October 2022 shooting near Florissant church
Granite City's Lee Coyle Will Be Missouri S&T St. Pat's Celebration Of St. Pat's First Guard
ROLLA, Mo. - Lee Coyle, a senior in engineering management from Granite City, Illinois, will be the First Guard in the 115th Celebration of St. Pat's at Missouri S&T. Andrew Winingar, a senior in engineering management from Independence, Missouri, will portray St. Patrick during the 115th celebration of St. Pat's at Missouri S&T. St. Pat and the court officially arrived on campus at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Following a procession to the Jack Carney Puck and Plaza on the S&T campus, the court presided over the final day of Follies. The court will also participate in formal coronation ceremonies at 9 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Leach Theatre in Castleman Hall, located at 10th and Main streets in Rolla. Attendance is free and open to the public. At the event, the 2023 Queen of Love and Beauty will be crowned, and the Queen's Court will have titles bestowed. The 2023 celebration continues at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, with the St. Pat's Parade in downtown Rolla.
In the news: New restaurants opening; obituaries
Several magazines report that a burger restaurant will be opening in the former Elmwood location. The Business Journals — Burger Champ to open in former Elmwood space – St. Louis Business Journal Feast Magazine — Team behind Pizza Champ and Elmwood announces new fast-casual concept, Burger Champ KMOV — Mother asks for public’s help after […]
Artists of color expand opera’s view with 3 new works at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Opera Theatre of St. Louis will present three short operas, all by artists of color who’ve worked largely outside the opera world. The works address the roots of Black, queer ballroom culture, three important inventors who were Black women, and the Supreme Court battle over a rock band’s attempt to reappropriate a racial slur. Mezzo soprano Olivia Johnson and tenor Matthew Pearce talk with us, as does the director of all three plays, Ramoon Rajendra Maharaj.
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Gateway South Development Plans to Transform Construction Industry
KMOV has new information about the Gateway South development. That is the massive billion-dollar project just south of the arch on the riverfront, promising to transform downtown St. Louis and the construction industry. Click here for the KMOV video. Today (Mar. 16), members of the Good Developments Group team hosted a panel discussion with Construction […]
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