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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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Louisiana Man, Eddie Filce, Arrested in Child Predator Investigation

Florida authorities announced the arrest and extradition of a Louisiana man, Eddie Filce, accused of being a child…

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Florida Reports Sharp Decline in Fentanyl Deaths as Anti-Drug Efforts Expand

Florida officials announced a major decline in fentanyl-related deaths as statewide anti-drug operations continue expanding. State leaders credited…

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Trump Warns Iran as Tensions Rise and Reports Suggest U.S. Military Options Remain on the Table

President Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” as Middle East tensions continue escalating in May…

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Man Shot and Killed Inside Downtown St. Louis Bar

Man Shot and Killed Inside Downtown St. Louis Bar After Closing Raises Renewed Public Safety Concerns A fatal…

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How Safe Are Americans? New U.S. Military Technology Strengthens National Defense in 2026

The United States continues expanding its military superiority through advanced defense systems, including the proposed Golden Dome missile…

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NYSE Prepares for Massive 24/7 Trading Tokenization Revolution

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing a blockchain-powered platform designed for 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and…

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Putin Visits Xi Jinping in China Days After Trump Summit, Raising Global Questions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China just days after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in…

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When Moving Means More Than Just Distance

When Moving Means More Than Just Distance: The Expanding Role of Transport in Modern Relocation (STL.News) Relocation has…

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The New York Stock Exchange Celebrates 234 Years of Capitalism

The New York Stock Exchange celebrates 234 years as one of the world’s most powerful symbols of capitalism…

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Stango Cuisine Expands Hours While Bringing Zambian Flavor to Illinois

Stango Cuisine in Champaign, Illinois, has announced updated business hours as it continues to grow its reputation for…

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St. Louis Tornado Recovery Contract Draws Questions Over Long-Term Costs and Efficiency

St. Louis hired Texas-based SLSCO Ltd. to manage major tornado recovery programs tied to the May 2025 disaster.…

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St. Louis Water Bills Could Surge Nearly 40% as Infrastructure Crisis Deepens

St. Louis residents could see water bills rise by nearly 40% due to the first two proposed rate…

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St. Louis Voters Keep Funding Failure While Conditions Continue Declining

St. Louis residents continue paying high taxes while facing population loss, infrastructure failures, police funding disputes, and delayed…

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High Taxes, Bigger Government, and the Voter Question Facing America

Many of America’s highest-taxed cities are governed by long-term Democratic leadership and expanding local government systems. Rising sales…

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Gas Prices are Creating Financial Pain for America in 2026

Gas prices are once again creating financial pain for American families and small businesses in 2026. Higher fuel…

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