August 27 has witnessed some truly remarkable moments throughout history. First and foremost, the eruption of Krakatoa in Indonesia stands out as one of the most catastrophic volcanic events in recorded history. On August 27, 1883, after weeks of rumbling, the volcano’s climax sent shockwaves heard thousands of miles away. The explosion was so intense it destroyed over two-thirds of the island, triggered massive tsunamis, and released an estimated 20 cubic kilometers of volcanic debris into the atmosphere. The immediate death toll was staggering, with over 36,000 people perishing due to the eruption and the resulting tsunamis. Beyond the human tragedy, Krakatoa’s eruption had far-reaching climatic effects. The volcanic ash and sulfur dioxide injected into the stratosphere caused global temperatures to drop by as much as 1.2 degrees Celsius over the following years, leading to vivid sunsets and unusual weather patterns worldwide. This event profoundly influenced scientific
On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967 ...The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died at the age of 32.Epstein died from a drug overdose and was found by his butler in his London home, although…
The Department of Justice has set a deadline of September 1st for Illinois to provide the full voter registration list, including Social Security and driver's license numbers, in order to combat voter fraud, despite privacy concerns from Illinois officials.
ST. LOUIS - August is nearing its end once again and temperatures have slightly dipped, serving as a reminder that the fall season is approaching. Many towns, businesses, and groups celebrate the season with crisp weather and changing leaves with a fall festival. Below is a compiled list of fall festivals and fall-related events around [...]
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Officials were at Ameristar Wednesday morning investigating a gas odor. Spire spokesperson Jason Merrill told FOX 2 around 7:45 a.m. that their teams were on the ground at the casino resort in effort to find the source of a gas smell. The St. Charles Fire Department said they were called to [...]
Police are on the scene in Columbia, Ill. after reports of a barricaded suspect in a stolen firearm incident, and are advising residents to avoid the area until further notice.
Late last year, eight major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent a year rooting around the ISP networks even after discovery. AT&T and Verizon, two of the compromised companies, apparently didn’t […]
No injuries were reported after a vehicle struck two buildings in Affton, causing heavy damage and a gas leak, which was stopped by the Maplewood and Affton Fire Departments.
A new Missouri income tax cut exempting profits from the sale of investments officially takes effect Thursday, along with smaller tax changes that will remove sales tax from diapers and feminine hygiene products. All state laws passed in a regular session take effect Aug. 28 unless another date is specified. The capital gains tax cut […]
Seventeen-year-old Christopher Herrera can no longer play sports. After Christopher ingested concentrated green tea extract labelled as a “fat burning supplement”, his liver was compromised so severely that he nearly needed a liver transplant. Although doctors managed to save his liver, Christopher now lives with the lasting repercussions of this incident. He can no longer […]
Nikki Glaser grew up in Kirkwood and lives in St. Louis, and she’s a nationally known comedian. Her notoriety got a boost recently when she hosted the Golden Globe Awards and participated in the roast of quarterback Tom Brady. Glaser spoke with St. Louis On The Air senior producer Emily Woodbury about how even with those accolades, she still suffers from imposter syndrome.
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