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Icelandair to Launch Seasonal St. Louis Flights
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Icelandair will start seasonal nonstop St. Louis–Keflavík flights on May 14, 2027, three to four times weekly through Oct. 24, with round-trip fares about $500.
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22-Nation Tree Climbing Championship Marks 50th Year
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Nearly 100 arborists from 22 countries marked the 50th International Tree Climbing Championship in St. Louis Tower Grove Park, returning to the city of the 1976 original.
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Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across Leagues
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Previews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.
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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues Over ICE Sacrament Limits
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On Oct. 5, 2026, St. Louis clergy sued over ICE jail sacrament limits after an official proposed Communion in a plastic bag via guard; the filing says one detainee died there.
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Elena Vasquez
ICE giving lawyers more access than clergy shows the rules are inconsistent and unfair to faith needs.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 3h
Maine Mural, Brighton Meditation Photos Join St. Louis Ocean Show
Entertainment
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Artists are bringing ocean-inspired public art to audiences through Dan Nielsen’s mural at Boothbay Harbor’s former Strand Theater site, Eva Kalpadaki’s seafront photography exhibition in Brighton, and Rommie Martinez’s immersive, conservation-themed Pop Art show in St. Louis. The projects invite community engagement while exploring the sea’s beauty, personal meaning and protection.
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Blues Listed as 59% Favorites Against Sharks
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St. Louis is favored to beat San Jose at home, with analysts pointing to the Blues’ stronger possession and goaltending and the Sharks’ road struggles. Other previews expect a low-scoring game, while one recommends the under based on both teams’ muted offense.
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Nurse's Overtime Goal Lifts Sharks Past Blues 3-2
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Darnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime on a backdoor pass from Ivar Stenberg to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over St. Louis, San Jose's third OT win in four games.
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Islanders Beat Blackhawks 4-1
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Chicago visits the Islanders looking for a second straight win after beating St. Louis, while New York seeks to rebound from a loss to the Rangers. The Islanders will be without defenseman Alexander Romanov for six to eight months after he tore his ACL, with Scott Mayfield expected to return to the lineup.
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Macklin Celebrini Game-Time Decision Against Blues
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Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini missed games against Dallas and St. Louis with a lower-body injury, and the team has prioritized caution rather than rushing him back. After skating Friday and joining line rushes, he is a game-time decision for Saturday’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
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Treat your startup like a science experiment, not a plan
Ries claims startups fail by executing fixed plans under extreme uncertainty instead of running cheap experiments that prove or kill assumptions fast.
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150 Streets Named Trick-or-Treating Finalists
Lifestyle
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Halloween guides and contests are spotlighting trick-or-treat destinations across the country: Kansas streets made Hersheyland’s top list, two St. Louis streets reached Reese’s national finalist pool, and Shreveport-Bossier residents shared their favorite neighborhoods. In West Seattle, several business districts are also organizing Halloween trick-or-treat events before the holiday.
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Springfield Cardinals Become Ozarks Springbirds
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The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded as the Ozarks Springbirds, retaining their status as the St. Louis Cardinals’ Double-A affiliate and introducing new logos, uniforms and colors. The team says the name celebrates Springfield, the Ozarks and its Cardinals ties, though some fans and commentators have criticized the choice; the Springbirds are set to debut in 2027.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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NHL Betting Picks and Early-Season Updates
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Tuesday’s NHL betting previews offered mixed calls on Florida-Los Angeles: one favored the Kings based on trends, while another backed Florida and Seth Jones to record a point. Other picks leaned toward Carolina over Montreal and St. Louis over Chicago, with the Blackhawks still seeking their first win.
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Schmitt and Duffy Promote $30B Aviation Modernization Plan
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Sen. Eric Schmitt are promoting the proposed $30 billion Modern Skies Act to upgrade air traffic control systems, replace aging towers and improve airport infrastructure, including terminals. Duffy and Schmitt highlighted St. Louis Lambert’s need for investment, while Duffy also pointed to Kansas City’s aging downtown airport tower; the proposal would build on $12.5 billion already approved for aviation-system upgrades.
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Patrick Kane Returns for Blackhawks Home Opener
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Patrick Kane’s return energized Chicago’s home opener against St. Louis, as the Blackhawks looked to rebound from an 0-3 start and launch a long homestand. The Blues’ disappointing loss drew fan criticism over a slow start and a lack of top-line scoring, while Chicago’s overturned-goal challenge was seen as a turning point.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 7h
Former Anchor Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder
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Former St. Louis news anchor Angelynn Mock was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 25 years, after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita in 2025. At sentencing, relatives described the killing as devastating, while Mock’s defense claim that she acted in self-defense and her history of mental illness were also reported.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis
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— Sep 21, 2026
Beaucoup of Catholic faithful will gather in St. Louis for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at the Dome at America’s Center, a key step toward sainthood that hinges on the church confirming a miracle attributed to his intercession. Coverage ties together the official process, the 2010 medical miracle, and personal and historical connections—from Peoria’s roots and large global participation to longtime devotion in New York and St. Louis communities.
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Red Mass plotter gets 70-month sentence
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— Sep 28, 2026
Louis Geri got 5 years 10 months for camping on St. Matthew’s steps before the Red Mass with more than 100 homemade explosives and a nine-page demand list.
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Maya Lindstrom
Glad the sentence reflects how dangerous it was to camp there with explosives meant for the Red Mass.
Blues Shut Out Stars 4-0 in Season Opener
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— Oct 1, 2026
The St. Louis Blues opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-0 road win over the Dallas Stars, as goaltender Joel Hofer earned a shutout and Mason McTavish scored in his Blues debut. Dallas struggled to generate offense and will look to rebound against Nashville.
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Fulton Sheen Beatified at St. Louis Mass
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— Sep 24, 2026
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was declared blessed at a Mass in St. Louis presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who praised his life of faith and care for the poor; Pope Leo XIV set Sheen’s feast day for Dec. 9. Sheen’s 1975 preaching visits to the Philippines and a conference examining how his legacy can inspire Catholics underscored his continuing influence.
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A good life means choosing which pain deserves your attention
Manson claims endless positivity chasing breeds anxiety, while happiness comes from picking a few worthwhile struggles and accepting their cost.
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Foo Fighters to Join AC/DC at Rescheduled Show
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— Sep 29, 2026
Foo Fighters join AC/DC on Oct. 2 at MetLife after a nor'easter delay, weeks past a one-night-only St. Louis open; 1,000 pounds of surplus concert food went to a NJ nonprofit.
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Rachel Meyers
Rescheduling around the nor'easter makes sense but I hope the October date holds up.
Fulton Sheen Beatified Before 50,000 Catholics
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— Sep 28, 2026
About 50,000 Catholics filled a St. Louis arena on Sept. 24, 2026, as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified; the boy healed after 61 minutes without a heartbeat carried his relic.
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Fulton Sheen Becomes First American-Born Bishop Beatified
Good News
— Oct 1, 2026
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the influential Catholic preacher and television broadcaster, was beatified in St. Louis on September 24, honoring a ministry that brought the faith to millions. At the Mass, Cardinal Luis Tagle emphasized Sheen’s humility and care for the vulnerable, while communities and a specially customized organ celebrated his legacy and lasting influence.
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Rainiel Rodriguez in MLB draft
Sports
— Sep 27, 2026
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Hector Rodriguez was named to the Triple-A All-Star team after a strong season that included a major-league debut. Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez was named Prospect of the Year after an outstanding campaign, while St. Louis is also giving him work at third base to broaden his versatility.
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Kelce Named Fraud Victim; Operator Sentenced 11 Years
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— Sep 16, 2026
Siddharth Jawahar got 11 years for a $35 million fraud scheme; prosecutors named Travis Kelce a victim at the St. Louis sentencing.
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 7h
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