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Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, STL.Directory, St. Louis Restaurant Review, STLPress.News, and USPress.News.  Smith is responsible for selecting content to be published with the help of a publishing team located around the globe.  The publishing is made possible because Smith built a proprietary network of aggregated websites to import and manage thousands of press releases via RSS feeds to create the content library used to filter and publish news articles on STL.News.  Since its beginning in February 2016, STL.News has published more than 250,000 news articles.  He is a member of the United States Press Agency (Reg. # 31659) and a Certified member of the US Press Association (Reg. # 802085479).
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Mayor Spencer Delivers State of the City Address Amid Disruptions

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer faced repeated interruptions during her State of the City address as opposition voices…

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U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Highs as Confidence Returns

U.S. stock markets surged to new highs this week as easing global tensions and strong earnings boosted investor…

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Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran Conflict Shows Signs of De-Escalation

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping as tensions surrounding Iran begin to ease, offering cautious…

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Gas Prices Begin to Ease as Global Tensions Cool: What Consumers Should Expect Next

Gas prices in the United States are beginning to decline after recent global tensions eased, offering early signs…

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U.S. Stock Market Weekly Recap – Friday, April 17, 2026

U.S. stock markets surged in the week ending April 17, 2026, as strong earnings, falling oil prices, and…

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Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Continues to Serve Loyal Customers

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Continues to Serve Loyal Customers with Flavor, Quality, and Strong Community…

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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan: Tax Relief or Hidden Cost?

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a plan to eliminate the state income tax, sending one of the biggest tax…

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U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap – April 17, 2026

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Stocks Rally as Optimism Drives Markets Higher (STL.News) U.S. financial markets ended the…

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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan Clears Senate

Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan Clears Senate; Three GOP Senators Vote Against It Missouri lawmakers advanced a major…

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Trump Policies Seen as Key Force Behind Record Stock Market Rally

(STL.News) Trump Policies - U.S. stock markets are reaching new highs as investors respond to economic momentum, stronger…

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Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know

Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know About Rising Fuel Costs Gas prices affect…

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Overseas Overnight Trading Summary – Friday, April 17, 2026

Global markets traded mixed overnight as investors weighed interest-rate uncertainty, concerns about China's growth, and geopolitical risks. Asian…

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Why Truck Accident Claims Take Longer to Resolve

(STL.News) Truck accident claims progress through the legal system at a significantly slower pace than standard vehicle accident…

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Rising Gas Prices Are Hurting More Than Your Wallet — Local Restaurants Are at Risk

High gas prices are forcing consumers to cut spending, putting local restaurants in serious danger. Many independent eateries…

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Gas Prices Hold Firm This Week as Markets Brace for Uncertainty

Gas prices are expected to remain elevated this week, with only minor fluctuations across the United States. Analysts…

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