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U.S. House GOP would make it easier for feds to give public lands away to states
U.S. House Republicans included in the new rules for the chamber they passed this month a provision meant to make it easier for Congress to give away public lands. The provision is a fairly technical piece of the 55-page rules package. It affects internal House accounting and requires that anytime Congress were to give any federal […]
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Missouri House adopts new dress code for women requiring covering of arms
The Missouri House of Representatives proposed a bill Wednesday that would restrict women's dress code in the state's House, but would not tighten the dress code for men, eventually passing a version of the bill calling for women to cover their arms. The dress code was updated from 2021, in which women could wear “dresses [...]
Internet Safe Harbors, Antisemitism, And Online Jewish Activity
In early December 2022, a former Israeli Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, three other retired Israeli generals, a former Commissioner of the Israeli Police, and a former head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzalez v. Google arguing that Internet platforms should be civilly […]
Man charged after woman found dead in Freeburg during welfare check
Man convicted in St. Louis County murder after claim of juror intimidation
The murder trial of Anthony Tate Jr. included a juror being removed after they were approached outside of court in what they said was an attempt at intimidation.
Mace wielding robber targets St. Louis McDonald's
Police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted for robbing three St. Louis area McDonald's.
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St. Louis among easiest cities to live off minimum wage, study says
Inflation has made it tougher to stretch dollars further than in years past, especially for people earning the minimum wage.
Dr. Martin Luther King valued importance of volunteerism, community service
Two months before his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Martin Luther King said on Feb. 4, 1968, “Everybody can be great... because anybody can serve.”
Alice Cooper announces dates for Too Close For Comfort Tour
Alice Cooper is hitting the road this spring. To celebrate Friday the 13th, the rocker just announced dates for his Too Close for Comfort tour. The 11-date trek is set to…
Valentine's Day Events at the City Museum Offer Themed Cocktails and More
This upcoming Valentine’s Day you can treat the ones you love to a special visit to St. Louis famous City Museum (750 North 16th Street, 314-231-2489, citymuseum.org). Not only is the City Museum one of the best places in St. Louis to have a little fun all year-round, they also go all-out for the holidays. This year, they’re going to be all dressed up for Valentine’s Day and ready to treat you and your lover right!
Stifel Theatre joins new alliance that gives venues 'collective booking and buying power'
The new alliance of 39 theaters nationwide aims to help "drive unique, exclusive, and traditionally mainstream content" to the venues.
New St. Louis police chief talks first week whirlwind, reasons for optimism
The city's new police chief said his first week on the job was a whirlwind, but it showed him that there is plenty of hope for positive change in the city.
Medtech startup, spun out of WashU, acquired in deal that creates new company
St. Louis-based medical technology startup Pierian has been acquired in a deal that creates a new company focused on advancing the use of precision medicine in health care.
St. Louis City Museum loft on Zillow Gone Wild
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The City Museum has become one of the most recognized St. Louis landmarks. An old shoe factory was transformed into a wonderland of amusement for kids and adults. Now, a nearby apartment retrofitted by the museum's late creator, Bob Cassilly is on the market. Pictures of the place listed for $450,000 [...]
New Study: No, Of Course Russian Twitter Trolls Didn’t Impact The 2016 Election
Right after the 2016 election that saw Donald Trump elected President, there was this collective wail among many who were unable to comprehend how this could have happened, searching for someone to blame. Two targets quickly emerged: social media and Russia. Often the two were combined into “Russian trolls on social media.” As we’ve noted, […]
Here's how St. Louis is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023
Arbitration expected for Cardinals pitchers Helsley, Cabrera
Arbitration is expected for two St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers after the team could not reach an agreement in salary for 2023.
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