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Things in the 80s that are unacceptable in today's society

2 years 8 months ago
(WSYR) -- Those who lived in the 80s certainly hold some unforgettable memories that no one else can fully understand. The 80s were filled with poofy hair, vibrant clothing, rock n' roll ... and a lot of unsafe or unethical actions that were legal at the time.
Kayla Welytok

How early Egyptologists formed 'small, ephemeral communities'

2 years 8 months ago
The study of ancient Egypt flourished in the late 1880s as archaeologists and historians sought to study the artifacts and tombs left behind. These early Egyptologists gathered in hotels to discuss what they found, creating “small, ephemeral communities,” writes Missouri University of Science and Technology history professor Kate Sheppard, who discusses her research and new book, “Tea on the Terrace.”

Flash flooding, high winds among St. Louis severe weather threats

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Heat and humidity building today provided enough instability to build strong thunderstorms. This is a two-fold threat: the severe storm chances will stick around into the morning. But the flash flooding threat will be around too. The St. Louis area is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:00 pm. A flood warning [...]
Glenn Zimmerman

Democrats are gaining ground in the generic congressional polls

2 years 8 months ago
Monmouth has a new poll out showing Democrats with a 7% lead on the generic congressional ballot. They call this a "slight gain" from the dead heat they measured in June, and I guess that's fair enough. Still, here's what things look like: The blue dots in September are all the recent results at 538.com ...continue reading "Democrats are gaining ground in the generic congressional polls"
Kevin Drum