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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Governor JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell, a former three-term state representative and First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard, as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.

Accident Reconstruction is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 30, 2025 on I-70.

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This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved their signature tax break and spending cuts package Tuesday with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President JD Vance, following days of tense, closed-door negotiations that went until the few last minutes of a marathon amendment voting session. The 51-50 mostly party-line vote sends […]

On This Day, July 1, 1967 …The Beatles hit #1 with their eighth studio album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which featured such classic Beatles tunes as the title…

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What does it truly mean for a nation to declare its independence? Beyond the fireworks, parades, and celebrations, Independence Day marks a profound transformation—a collective assertion of identity, values, and self-determination. This day is not merely a holiday; it is a milestone that encapsulates the struggles, aspirations, and triumphs of a people striving to govern themselves. The Origins of Independence Day: A Defining Moment in History Independence Day commemorates the formal declaration of a nation’s sovereignty, often following prolonged conflict or negotiation. While many countries celebrate their own Independence Days, the concept originates from pivotal moments in history when colonies or territories broke free from imperial rule or oppressive governance. Take the United States, for example, where Independence Day is observed on July 4th. This date marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies proclaimed

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July 1 has long been a date marked by transformative moments across the globe. 1867: Canada Becomes a Nation Arguably the most impactful event associated with July 1 is the birth of Canada as a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. The British North America Act, now called the Constitution Act, came into effect on July 1, 1867, uniting the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into the Dominion of Canada. This day is celebrated annually as Canada Day, marking the beginning of Canadian sovereignty and the foundation for its parliamentary democracy. The confederation was not just a political merger but a step towards nation-building, setting the stage for Canada’s expansion westward and its evolution into a multicultural society. The event also demonstrated a peaceful approach to unification, distinguishing Canada’s path from other countries’ often tumultuous formations. 1963: The United States and Canada Establish the Peace

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Former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell has been chosen by Governor JB Pritzker to be his new running mate for the 2026 election.

Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]

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Little progress and much confusion as the Senate slogs it out through the night.

Former worker at Gilster Mary Lee Plant said the giant oven that killed a worker should have been locked out and tagged.