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New Faces in St. Louis Business and Nonprofit Leadership

July 6, 2026

A fresh wave of leadership changes is reshaping key organizations in the St. Louis area. Kyle Chapman now leads Barry-Wehmiller, taking over as chairman after his father’s fifty-year run at the helm. The company, which has been a local business staple since the late 1800s, has already seen Kyle in a

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Trump’s Crypto Earnings Upset Senate Talks on Digital Asset Bill

July 3, 2026

The Senate is racing to vote on a digital‑asset law, but new numbers about President Trump’s crypto profits have thrown the debate into turmoil. A recent financial disclosure shows that Trump earned more than $1. 4 billion from family crypto projects last year, a chunk of his total $2. 2 billion

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Trump’s Crypto Fortune: A Billion‑Dollar Windfall

July 2, 2026

Donald Trump earned almost $1. 2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures last year, according to a federal filing released Tuesday. The money came while many of his investors were losing value in the market. When he became president, his crypto companies were only small startups. Today they gene

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Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

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Crypto Cash Helps Young Democrat Win Big Seat

June 24, 2026

Adrian Boafo, a 32‑year‑old from Maryland, won the Democratic nomination for a long‑time seat in the U. S. House after a tough primary against about 24 rivals. The district leans strongly Democratic, so Boafo is almost certain to win the November election. Boafo’s campaign was backed by more than $

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Chicago Celebrates Obama Center Opening with Stars and Solidarity

June 19, 2026

The city of Chicago buzzes as the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park finally opens its doors. A mix of former presidents, senators and music icons gather to mark the moment after years of planning and legal battles. The ceremony kicks off at 11 a. m. , while a ticketed watch party starts at 9

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Grand Opening of Obama Center Lights Up Chicago

June 19, 2026

The new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened with a star‑filled ceremony that brought together former presidents, popular musicians and well‑known public figures. Barack Obama greeted the crowd from a stage that also hosted performances by Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera and others.

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Big Stop Sign for New Gas Station

June 18, 2026

A group of local residents has gathered more than 1, 800 signatures on a petition that calls for the cancellation of a planned Buc‑ee’s travel center. The proposed 24/7 complex would occupy over 110 acres at the junction of Interstate 71 and Ohio 39. The city council had already approved a develo

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A local business owner and gun trainer made a deadly choice after a night out

June 18, 2026

Eric Franks had spent years teaching people in West Philadelphia how to handle guns safely. In one of his videos, he showed how to secure a belt loaded with gear so a firearm wouldn’t swing loose. Friends remember him repeating the same lesson: “Don’t pull your gun unless you have to. ” Yet on a Sat

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Why is this woman still in quarantine when experts say she can go home?

June 16, 2026

Angela Perryman, a 47-year-old cruise passenger, has been stuck in a Nebraska quarantine facility since early May after possible exposure to hantavirus. Despite testing negative for the virus and showing no symptoms, she remains isolated against her will—and against expert advice. Last week, the Cen