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Demonstrators protest in “Peoples’ Veto Day” at St. Francois County courthouse
A grassroots movement known as “50501” has sparked nationwide protests opposing the changes being made through President Donald Trump’s second administration. Organizers reported more than 5 million participants in a coordinated “Hands Off!” National Day of Action earlier this month. The group’s name, “50501,” refers to “50 protests, 50 states, one day,” underscoring its original…
Read MoreHurricane Helene’s impact reaches the Parkland and beyond
Hurricane Helene’s impact continues to be felt in the Parkland area and regions as far removed as the west coast. Weather systems pushed inland after the hurricane made landfall in Florida, which washed out Farmington’s homecoming parade on Friday night and caused the homecoming celebration schedule to be adjusted. The Potosi School District reported interruptions…
Read MoreCannabis Laws: Cannabis Decriminalization vs. Legalization
Paid submission url – https://fastbuds.com/us anchor – Fast Buds Cannabis legalization means that local authorities permit adult use of cannabis (for recreational or medical use), whereas decriminalization implies that personal consumption of cannabis is not a felony crime anymore.Let us imagine an individual who consumes marijuana in a state that has made cannabis consumption legal.…
Read MoreBoy Scouts of America will rebrand in 2025 to Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America issued a press release early in May that it will rebrand to Scouting America, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits of Scouting. The change will go into effect on February 8, 2025, coinciding with the organization’s 115th anniversary. This…
Read MoreCommemorating Pride month in June
By Stephanie Kim, Editor The celebration of Pride Month began after the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. The Stonewall Uprising took place between the police and LGBTQ protesters. It stretched over the course of days. Brutality and hate against the LGBTQIA+ community was at a high due to same-sex relationships being criminalized. The first Pride marches…
Read MoreJuneteenth, Freedom Day: A time for reflection
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln emancipated “all persons held as slaves.” However, it wasn’t until two years later, on June 19, 1865, that an executive decree was made that freed all enslaved people. This day would become known as Juneteenth, or Freedom Day. Around 2,000 Union Troops arrived in Texas to announce that over 250,000…
Read MoreMilk: Gold medal nutrition and more
As the United States of America gears up for the 2024 Summer Olympics, competitors and their accomplishments will be in the spotlight, offering inspiration to all. While most Americans may not be top-tier athletes, they can make small changes to their daily routines to enhance their nutrition and activity levels. These small improvements can be…
Read MoreMay is National Bicycle Safety Month
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone that May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Bicyclists are warned to stay alert as the weather warms up and to use caution when sharing the road with biclists. Preliminary statistics for 2023 indicate eight people were killed and 438 injured in 522 traffic crashes involving a bicycle.…
Read MoreGus Grissom: A pioneer of the cosmic frontier
In the annals of space exploration, few names shine as brightly and persistently as that of Virgil Ivan “Gus” Grissom. Born on April 3, 1926, in Mitchell, Indiana, Grissom’s early life was marked by a burgeoning curiosity for the skies and a voracious appetite for the tales of aviation pioneers. This curiosity was nurtured by…
Read MoreCentene Corp: Taxpayers overcharged for patient meds
Then came the lawyers to come for the money SHALINA CHATLANI, States Newsroom In 2018, when Mike DeWine was Ohio’s attorney general, he began investigating an obscure corner of the healthcare industry. He believed that insurers were inflating prescription drug prices through management companies that operated as middlemen in the drug supply chain. There were…
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