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Some public universities report fewer international students amid Trump restrictions

1 month 2 weeks ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before Abhinav Kochar traveled from India to the United States to study computer science in late 2023, a consular official interviewed him at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi. It’s in a scene repeated countless times around the world each year as foreign students seek access to American higher education. The […]
Jonathan Shorman

Thursday, Nov. 6 - An update from the picket line

1 month 2 weeks ago
St. Louis-area Boeing machinists have been on strike since August 4th. The local union members recently rejected a contract from the company for the fourth time, but it was by the narrowest margin so far: 51% to 49%. St. Louis Public Radio’s Olivia Mizelle has been following the strike, and she sat down with STLPR’s Brian Moline to discuss where it stands entering month four.

Referendum backers reject ballot title for vote on gerrymandered Missouri congressional map

1 month 2 weeks ago
If Missouri’s newly gerrymandered congressional map makes it to the ballot next year, Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins wants to tell voters it “better reflects statewide voting patterns” and replaces a “gerrymandered” version that “protects incumbent politicians.” Hoskins on Friday sent the proposed ballot language for a referendum petition to Republican Attorney General Catherine […]
Rudi Keller

Halloween might be over, but the masks are still on in Jefferson City

1 month 2 weeks ago
Halloween might be over, but the tricks aren’t. As Missourians pack away the costumes and candy, our state’s anti-abortion politicians are still playing dress-up, hoping to trick voters into giving up the rights we fought to win just one year ago. A year ago this week, Missourians made history. We became the first state in […]
Jess Dewes

Spot rain early Friday, blast of cold by Sunday

1 month 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Thursday is starting colder and will be a slightly cooler day overall. We made it to 70 F Wednesday. We’ll see top temperatures in the mid-60s Thursday. Skies start sunny then we’ll see increasing clouds late in the afternoon. Another cold front comes through late Thursday night into Friday morning, bringing some [...]
Angela Hutti