December 30 has witnessed a remarkable range of events throughout history, shaping the course of human civilization in diverse ways. One of the most transformative events associated with this date happened in 1990, when Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, completed the first successful communication between a Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) client and server via the internet. This achievement effectively marked the birth of the World Wide Web, setting the foundation for the digital age
I’ve written repeatedly about how Republicans effectively rewrote the 2021 infrastructure bill (they voted against) to ensure that billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded broadband grants (intended to be spent on affordable, next-generation fiber) was stolen from local communities, and instead given to Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for expensive, congested satellite service. I’ve also explained in detail […]
HAMILTON — On a gray morning late last month, Mati Waltemeyer loaded flowers for a funeral delivery while her sister McCall Bodehamer cut stems for bouquets. They’re partners in Olive and Honey, the name they chose when they bought a florist shop and the building that houses it in 2022. They renovated the 130-year-old brick […]
ST. LOUIS - The gusty winds have continued to ease overnight, but it is still a breezy and cold start to Tuesday with wind chills in the single digits. Sunshine this morning will give way to increasing clouds this afternoon. It will be a bit warmer with highs pushing into the mid 30s. Waves of [...]
The Who celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2025, which ended with what will likely be their last North American tour, much to the disappointment of many fans.-The Rock & Roll Hall…
Headlines from the Dec. 30, 1925, front page include: The 14 St. Louis men and were checked in to Marion County Jail under judge's ruling in the Jack Daniel case.
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