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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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STL.News Launches Comprehensive Educational Resource Page About St. Louis, Missouri

STL.News has officially launched a new educational resource page dedicated to the history, culture, economy, neighborhoods, and landmarks…

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Trump Skips Son’s Bahamas Wedding Event as Iran Negotiations Continue

President Donald Trump confirmed he will remain in Washington, D.C. instead of attending Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas wedding…

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Missouri Tornado Victims Allegedly Defrauded by Contractor as Communities Demand Accountability

Missouri authorities allege a contractor collected more than $130,000 from tornado victims and other homeowners without completing promised…

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Dow Jones Reaches Record High as U.S. Markets Extend 2026 Rally

U.S. stock markets closed higher Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached another record high. Technology, semiconductor,…

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STL.News Launches Comprehensive Missouri Educational Resource Initiative

STL.News has launched a new comprehensive Missouri reference page as part of a long-term initiative to build educational…

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Editorial: St. Louis Cannot Ignore the Consequences of Decades of Decline

The fatal stabbing in Velda City is another reminder that violent crime remains a defining issue across the…

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Fatal Velda City Stabbing Renews Calls for Stronger Public Safety Leadership in St. Louis Region

A deadly stabbing in Velda City on Thursday night has renewed public frustration over violent crime across the…

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Global Markets End a Volatile Week – Friday, May 22, 2026

Global markets closed the week facing pressure from rising oil prices, elevated Treasury yields, and continued geopolitical uncertainty.…

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How to Enjoy WoW When You Have Limited Time to Play

(STL.News) World of Warcraft is not designed for people with limited time. It never was. The systems, the progression…

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Global Markets Turn Cautious as Oil Prices Rise and U.S. Stocks Open Lower

Global markets turned cautious Thursday as oil prices rose and U.S. stocks opened lower. Asian markets rallied overnight,…

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St. Louis Mixed-Use Developments Generate Growth as Leaders Push for Downtown Revitalization

Mixed-use developments across St. Louis are generating new economic activity and helping reshape portions of downtown and Midtown.…

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St. Louis Riverfront Revival Depends on Public Safety, Vision, and Long-Term Leadership

St. Louis leaders and tourism advocates continue discussing the massive untapped potential of the Mississippi River waterfront. Public…

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St. Louis Water Rate Hikes Expose Years of Infrastructure Neglect

St. Louis officials are proposing major multi-year water rate increases to stabilize the city’s aging water system. City…

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St. Louis Charter School Closure Raises Alarming Questions About Student Safety and Parent Responsibility

A St. Louis charter school abruptly closed days before the semester ended, displacing approximately 100 students and alarming…

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Google’s $15 Billion Missouri Data Center Signals a New Economic Era for Mid-Missouri

Google has officially announced a $15 billion data center investment in Montgomery County, Missouri. The project near New…

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