Did you know that watching holiday movies as a family can significantly boost emotional bonds and create lasting memories? According to a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology , engaging in shared leisure activities such as movie watching strengthens familial relationships and improves communication across generations. But what makes a holiday movie truly “family-friendly,” and which titles stand out as the best choices for a cozy, joyful gathering? This article explores
December 9 has long been a date marked by pivotal moments in history, spanning politics, science, culture, and more. In 1775, during the American Revolutionary War, King George III formally declared the colonies to be in a state of rebellion. This declaration was a crucial step that escalated tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies, eventually leading to the colonies' fight for independence. The king's proclamation underscored the deepening rift and set the stage for the struggles
After a surprise announcement about new funding for cleanup of contaminated sites across the country, activists have tracked the source to a $164M settlement over radioactive waste in St. Louis.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department is bringing back hundreds of employees in its Office for Civil Rights who were placed on paid administrative leave earlier this year, according to a Dec. 5 email to those employees obtained by States Newsroom. The effort came as the Office for Civil Rights, or OCR — which is […]
Last week Netflix announced a $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers, after elbowing out rival acquisition bids (for now) by Comcast/NBC and Paramount/CBS. But as we noted then, the deal still needs regulatory approval from Trump, who has already stated several times that he’d prefer it if his billionaire bestie new owner of CBS, Larry […]
You can expect a cool day with intermittent clouds and some sunshine. The high will reach 48 degrees, with a low around 38. Winds will come from the south-southwest at 11 to 12 mph, gusting as high as 29 mph. It will feel a bit chillier, with a feels-like temperature near 43 degrees. This morning will start cool with some clouds, but as the day progresses, conditions will be a mix of sun and clouds. Winds will keep the air moving steadily. After sunset, clouds will thicken, and it will become breez
"Citizens for Modern Transit" will host a virtual event to discuss the potential benefits of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along the Green Line Corridor as an alternative to the previously proposed MetroLink line.
A popular program allowing Medicare patients to get hospital care at home would be extended until 2030 under a bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and awaiting consideration by the Senate. The bill was passed by the House on Dec. 1 and referred to a Senate committee the next day. The federal government […]
Reforms to the city's municipal elections have gone through numerous tweaks in recent years. The latest proposal recreates an issue the nonpartisan system was meant to address.
Four people were involved in a fight at a shelter in north St. Louis, resulting in three people being maced and the fourth being removed by police, while an investigation is underway.
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption,” President Donald Trump said at a White House roundtable event Monday. Trump said repeatedly the funding was available thanks to tariff revenues, framing his aggressive trade policy as a boon to farmers rather than a drag on […]
University of Missouri sociologist Chris Conner has studied and written about conspiracy theories for years. And he says the belief in them is spreading beyond the typical fringe groups — it’s our friends and family, too.
He shares why so many Americans are adopting even the most extreme-sounding ideas, and how to respond.
As a parent in 2025, it often feels like I’m keeping the darkest tentacles of the internet away from my kid with a whip and a chair. Most parents I know feel the same way. Among the thousands of bills pre-filed for the next legislative session, Missouri lawmakers are targeting some of the ugliest corners […]
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