Factbox-What major cases are coming before the US Supreme Court?

aol.com The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday opens a new nine-month term loaded with important cases on issues including gun rights, the power of federal agencies, Purdue Pharma's…

Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers

cbsnews.com St. Louis' largest health system, BJC HealthCare, plans to merge with Kansas City's second-largest, Saint Luke's Health System, uniting more than 28 hospitals on both sides…

Culture Re-View: The three essential albums to understand Miles Davis

euronews.com On this day, perhaps the greatest ever name in jazz music died. Miles Davis wasn’t just a great jazz musician. He was THE jazz musician. Born in Illinois near St. Louis in…

Map shows states where unemployment is spiking

newsweek.com A new map shows where the unemployment rate is highest in the United States. Vineland-Bridgeton in New Jersey, in the southern part of the state with a population of about…

UAW threatens to further expand strikes without progress by Friday: reports

thehill.com The United Auto Workers (UAW) reportedly threatened to further expand strikes on Friday if significant progress is not made in talks with Detroit automakers, multiple media…

2023 Layoff Tracker: Centene Cuts 2,000 Employees

forbes.com St. Louis-based health care giant Centene will lay of 2,000 employees starting next month, the St. Louis Business Journal reported, as some employers continue to cut staff…

Missouri woman mistakenly declared dead in 2007 still trying to prove she's alive

nbcnews.com Sixteen years ago, Madeline-Michelle Carthen was preparing for a summer internship in Ghana after she was accepted into Webster University's intern exchange program when she…

UAW strike unites red and blue voters in CEO-worker pay gap protest

washingtonpost.com The United Auto Workers began their strike against GM, Ford and Jeep-maker Stellantis two weeks ago in a targeted fashion, shutting down three factories that assemble…

Centene to cut 3% of workforce; St. Louis impact unknown

fox2now.com ST. LOUIS – St. Louis-based Centene, the country’s largest Medicaid managed-care company in the United States, is laying off thousands of employees. The Fortune 500 company…

Centene to lay off 2000 workers; St. Louis job numbers unknown

stltoday.com ST. LOUIS — The health insurance giant Centene is planning to lay off roughly 2,000 workers, roughly 3% of its workforce, as its business evolves, the Clayton-based company…

Woman shot during dispute with co-worker at Family Dollar, St. Louis police say

kmov.com A woman was shot by a co-worker inside a north St. Louis Family Dollar Tuesday afternoon, according to police. St. Louis police confirmed to First Alert 4 that two employees…

MLB And The Rolling Stones Partner For Limited Edition Team Versions Of ‘Hackney Diamonds’

forbes.com If the play on words was for Major League Baseball and The Rolling Stones to “run the diamond” with a new partnership, then they seem to have done so. The two have partnered…

Reality TV Is Having a Hot Scandoval Fall

vanityfair.com Bravo struck reality TV gold earlier this year, thanks to the illicit affair between Vanderpump Rules castmates Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss that is now known as…

Six thousand drug traffickers' sentences hinge on Supreme Court's interpretation of 'and'

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — It’s hard to imagine a less contentious or more innocent word than “and.” But how to interpret that simple conjunction has prompted a complicated legal fight…

'We were experimented on': Victims of secret Cold-War testing in St. Louis demand compensation

nbcnews.com Create your free profile or log in to save this article Create your free profile or log in to save this article ST. LOUIS — Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include…

The 10 most affordable US cities for renters

businessinsider.com The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City Jeff Roberson/AP Jefferson City, MO, ranks as the most affordable metro area in the US for renters. The top 10 metro areas all had…

Why Depleted ‘Excess Savings’ Aren’t an Economic Headwind

fisherinvestments.com Pandemic-era savings may run out, but American households remain flush. Is the savings glut running dry? According to a widely circulated San Francisco Fed study last month,…

The War on Drugs is on trial at the Supreme Court and its fate could hinge on the meaning of the word 'and'

fortune.com It’s hard to imagine a less contentious or more innocent word than “and.” But how to interpret that simple conjunction has prompted a complicated legal fight that lands in…

People Are Working in Retirement To Stay Active

investopedia.com What retirement looks like may vary for people but it generally means taking a step back from their working life. However, for many retirees the reality is very different as…

Turf wars: New data shows more injuries still happen on artificial turf

nbcnews.com When New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers collapsed on the Metlife Stadium field with a season-ending Achilles tendon tear during the team’s first game, the injury…

MLB roundup: Pirates escape 9-run hole, stun Reds

reuters.com [1/5] Sep 23, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (52) throws during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life…

GM, Stellantis dealers and customers face dwindling parts as UAW strike expands

reuters.com U.S. auto workers expanded their strike on Friday with a clear target for distress: dealers who sell and service GM and Stellantis vehicles. Selling and installing parts is…

Meta Stock Leads 5 Names Showing Resilience In Market Downturn

investors.com The market dropped back into correction territory this week with an ugly sell-off, with the S&P 500 falling to a three-month low. For now, investors should build their…

Democratic Mayor Of Dallas: "American Cities Need Republicans... & I'm Becoming One"

zerohedge.com Democratic Mayor Of Dallas: "American Cities Need Republicans... & I'm Becoming One" While the Democratic Mayor of Dallas says the city has thrived, Eric Johnson writes in a…

Kansas City made a 'Barbie'-themed streetcar. It cost taxpayers $25,000

reason.com Kansas City, Missouri, unveiled a Barbie-themed streetcar, dubbed the "Dream Streetcar" earlier this month. The streetcar is decked out in familiar bubblegum-pink wrapping…

Some providers are halting gender-affirming care for minors, even where it remains legal

pbs.org As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that…

Striking auto workers target 38 new GM and Stellantis plants as strike enters second week

aol.com None The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike on Friday, as the stoppage entered a second week. • None Negotiations had progressed at Ford, the UAW said, so the…

United Auto Workers strike expands, GM center in West Chester called on to strike

wlwt.com LEADING THE WAY. ANOTHER DEADLINE IS LESS THAN 13 HOURS AWAY FOR THE UNITED AUTO WORKERS. GOOD EVENING AND THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT TEN. I’M CHRIS JACOBS. A THREAT FROM…

Soft Surroundings to close Naperville store because of bankruptcy

chicagotribune.com Women’s clothing retailer Soft Surroundings is preparing to shut down its Main Street spot in downtown Naperville as the brand faces bankruptcy. Earlier this month, the St.…

UAW expands strikes against automakers to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted

pbs.org The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities…

Student loan forgiveness update as Mohela forcing repayments sparks fury

newsweek.com A group of six Democratic lawmakers called on the Education Department to investigate student loan company Mohela's customer service, saying that paperwork delays caused by…

Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted

finance.yahoo.com The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against major automakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states. Another…

The UAW just expanded its strike against GM and Stellantis to 38 plants in 20 states

fortune.com The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis plants in…

Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it’s legal

nbcnews.com ST. LOUIS — As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming care for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived…

Targeted auto strikes may spread to other U.S. states, cities as noon deadline set by UAW nears

theglobeandmail.com The nation’s biggest automakers – and car buyers everywhere – will learn Friday whether the United Auto Workers union will escalate its strike over a demand for higher…

Targeted auto strikes may spread to other states and cities as noon deadline set by union nears

apnews.com The nation’s biggest automakers – and car buyers everywhere -- will learn Friday whether the United Auto Workers union will escalate its strike over a demand for higher…

Comedians to see on tour this fall

theweek.com Coming soon to a theater near you: some of the funniest comedians working today. A number of major stars are heading on comedy tours this fall, including one who's doing so…

Parents are hiring 'moms' to iron sheets and make beds for their college students away from home

businessinsider.com There are local support options available to students who are far away from their parents, but it comes with a price tag. Maskot/Getty Images Some parents are sending their…

General Motors and Chrysler maker Stellantis blame UAW strikes for fresh layoffs as new walkouts edge closer

fortune.com General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just…

Budweiser says it has stopped chopping the tails of the iconic Clydesdale horses used in its commercials and promotions

businessinsider.com The Budweiser Clydesdales parade around the field in an Opening Day tradition at Busch Stadium before the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres' MLB National League…

New report explains why October is the best time to buy a house

thestreet.com If you’ve been waiting on the sidelines to buy a house, the time to strike is near. Based on historical trends and current housing metrics, Realtor.com predicts that the…

Jeep maker gives UAW new contract proposal

thehill.com Jeep maker Stellantis gave the United Auto Workers (UAW) a new contract proposal on Tuesday, just days before the union could announce further strikes against the Big Three…

The distressing downside of fitness trackers

aol.com Over the past seven or eight years, I've developed a habit. Whenever I have a brief moment of calm or boredom during my day, without really thinking about it, I'll pull up…

Traffic safety enforcement is broken. There’s a better way

vox.com Police gather at the scene of a crash in Washington DC in March that left a Lyft driver and his two passengers dead. The other vehicle involved had 49 outstanding citations,…

US Economy Added $10 Trillion in Debt in the Last 3 Years

watcher.guru The US economy has added $10 trillion in debt since 2020, nearly after Joe Biden took over the Presidency, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The…

Budweiser will no longer shorten the tails of its iconic Clydesdales after PETA complained that it amounted to 'cruelty'

fortune.com The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists, parent…

Jeep maker Stellantis makes new contract offer to UAW

chicagotribune.com General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labor standoff grew more tense just…

Stellantis makes a new contract offer as United Auto Workers prepare to expand their strike

theglobeandmail.com General Motors and Stellantis announced fresh layoffs Wednesday that they blamed on damage from the United Auto Workers strike, and the labour standoff grew more tense just…

Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened

apnews.com The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists, parent…

Ray Epps, Jan. 6 rioter who was subject of conspiracy theories, pleads guilty

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — A man who became the target of far-right conspiracy theories after his image was added and then removed from the FBI's Capitol Violence website has pleaded…

UAW strike expands to Mercedes supplier in Alabama

thehill.com A drivetrain plant in Tuscaloosa, Ala., went on strike on Wednesday, joining several United Auto Workers (UAW) in the Midwest striking against major automakers. ZF Chassis…

UAW threatens to expand strike if no progress by Friday

siliconvalley.com By David Koenig | Associated Press The United Auto Workers union is stepping up pressure on Detroit’s Big Three by threatening to expand its strike unless it sees major…