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From Virginia Tech: A group of Virginia Tech researchers just got a boost toward bulldozing the construction industry’s biggest challenges. The Coalition for Smart Construction recently announced the recipients of its first seed grants. Created to build on the university’s transdisciplinary strengths and collaborative culture, the coalition helps faculty make connections with each other, industry, […]

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Four current or former St. Louis residents are among the 400 richest Americans.

A $1.5 billion proposed settlement due to be paid by AI company Anthropic could set a precedent for how other AI companies navigate the training of their models on copyrighted material. The proposed settlement is a result of a class action lawsuit, Bartz v. Anthropic, from last year, in which authors filed a complaint against Anthropic […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and Co-Chair of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, today delivered a speech on the Senate floor condemning Russia for violating NATO airspace with multiple Russian drone incursions into Poland. It was the first time in the history of NATO that alliance fighters had engaged enemy targets in allied airspace. During his remarks, Durbin also chastised the Pentagon’s reported decision to suspend the Baltic Security Initiative (BSI), a program to strengthen military cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania that Durbin has been integral in establishing. Durbin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026 that would shore up support for BSI as the Trump Administration aims to suspend it. “The Baltic States are some of the most vibrant dedicated members of NATO, spending well above proposed funding

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ALTON - Experts from OSF HealthCare discussed important information about cholesterol and atrial fibrillation (AFib) during a recent interview on "Our Daily Show," coinciding with National Cholesterol Education Month and National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Meredith Walter, MSN, ANP-BC, and Margy Goetten, NP, RN, MSN, BSN, both healthcare providers specializing in cardiology at OSF HealthCare, joined the studio on September 8, 2025, to explain the relationship between cholesterol levels and AFib, a common irregular heart rhythm. Cholesterol, described as a waxy fat substance in the blood, plays a role in producing proteins and amino acids, Goetten said. However, Walter and Goetten emphasized the distinction between “good” and “bad” cholesterol, noting that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered harmful because it can accumulate in arteries throughout the body, not just the heart. Guidelines recommend that individuals begin cholesterol

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Ellenor Zinski, a former employee of Liberty University. The brief, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Zinski v. Liberty University, urges the court to affirm Zinski’s right to sue her former employer for sex-based discrimination after Liberty fired her upon learning of her identity as a transgender woman. “The First Amendment does not give employers, including Liberty University, a green light to discriminate,” Raoul said. “No one should lose their employment because of who they are or who they love, and I will continue to partner with attorneys general from across the country to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.” Zinski was hired by Liberty University in February 2023 to work at its information technology help desk. In July 2023, after the end of her 90-day probationary period,

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Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs are heading out on the road this December for a very special tour, in which Campbell will be performing and sharing stories from his memoir, Heartbreaker, which was released…

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The event will bring together apprenticeship and training providers along with hiring employers to connect job seekers with career pathways.

What does it truly mean to remember a day that changed a nation forever? Patriot Day, observed every September 11th, is more than a date on the calendar—it is a solemn reminder of resilience, unity, and the enduring spirit of the American people. Over two decades after the attacks of 2001, this day continues to hold deep significance, shaping national identity and collective memory in profound ways. The Origins of Patriot Day The events of September 11, 2001, marked one of the darkest chapters in American history. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in coordinated terrorist attacks targeting the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a thwarted attack that ended in Pennsylvania. In response, the U.S. Congress designated September 11 as Patriot Day in 2002, a day to honor the victims and heroes of that tragic day. Unlike other national holidays, Patriot Day is not a day of celebration but of reflection and remembrance. It serves as a platform for the country to come together, transcending

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The Homicide Division needs help solving the shooting death of 18-year-old Mozell Lenoir who was shot and killed two years ago on September 1, 2023.

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September 11 is a day that resonates deeply around the world. We begin with the most impactful event that continues to influence international relations and societies worldwide: the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. On that clear Tuesday morning, nineteen hijackers affiliated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda commandeered four commercial airplanes. Two of these planes were flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, causing catastrophic collapses that led to thousands of deaths and widespread devastation. A third plane struck the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., while the fourth, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to overcome the hijackers. This series of coordinated attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives and left a profound scar on the American psyche and the international community. The aftermath of 9/11 saw sweeping changes in global security protocols, the launch

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SEATTLE (AP) — Leo Rivas led off the bottom of the 13th inning with a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Seattle completed a three-game sweep and remained one game behind Houston atop the AL West. The Mariners lead Texas by [...]

September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with Sept. 8–12 recognized as Construction Suicide Prevention Week and Sept. 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. To honor these observances, the U.S. Department of Labor released a new video message from Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling and a blog post by OSHA Acting Assistant Secretary Amanda Wood Laihow, urging […]

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Just nine months after releasing his debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., Bruce Springsteen released the follow-up, The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle.Although the album received critical praise,…

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ST. LOUIS – Thursday marks 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, one of the deadliest days in the nation’s history known as 9/11. Two planes crashed into each of the World Trade Center towers in New York, one crashed into the side of the Pentagon in Virginia, and another [...]

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Former Kansas City Mayor Syl James said he was convinced “CAVE people” were the greatest obstacle to solid leadership in municipal government. James, who led the city from 2011 to 2019, said Wednesday at the Dole Institute of Politics that successful leaders needed vision, discipline, data and community backing. The most challenging […]