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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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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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Top 5 Best-Performing Stocks of 2026

Top 5 Best-Performing Stocks of 2026 Fueled by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Explosion Artificial intelligence infrastructure companies are…

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Global Markets End Week Lower as Oil, Inflation and Bond Yields Shake Investors

Global markets ended the week lower as oil prices and bond yields climbed. AI-related technology stocks remained a…

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How Tenants Can Respond to Unsafe Living Conditions

(STL.News) Renters expect their homes to be safe, clean, and properly maintained. When something goes wrong, it can…

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No Income Tax Doesn’t Mean Low Taxes: The Florida vs. Texas Reality

(STL.News) For many Americans, the appeal is immediate — almost instinctive. No state income tax. It’s a phrase…

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U.S. Stocks End Volatile Week After Record Highs, Oil Shock, and Yield Pressure

U.S. stocks finished the week mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs before Friday’s selloff.…

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AI Is Changing Society Faster Than It Can Be Trusted

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping journalism, healthcare, finance, education, and military technology despite ongoing concerns about accuracy. AI…

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2 Dead, 3 Injured After Shooting Near Downtown St. Louis

Two people were killed, and three others were injured in a shooting near downtown St. Louis. The shooting…

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St. Louis Leadership Failures Face New Scrutiny

The St. Louis tornado anniversary has reignited public anger over failed warning systems and slow recovery efforts. Residents…

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When Schools Can No Longer Be Trusted: Parents, Taxpayers, and the Breakdown of Public Education

A Jefferson County teacher molestation case is reigniting national outrage over school safety and public education failures. Parents…

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Fox Middle School Teacher Charged in Child Molestation Case in Jefferson County

A Fox Middle School teacher was charged with multiple felony sex crimes involving a student in Arnold, Missouri.…

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Global Markets Sink Overnight – Friday, May 15, 2026

Global Markets Sink Overnight as Oil, Inflation, and Iran Tensions Pressure Investors Global markets traded sharply lower overnight…

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Missouri’s Downtown Redevelopment Bill Could Reshape the Future of St. Louis

Missouri lawmakers are advancing major redevelopment legislation designed to transform vacant downtown office buildings into housing, retail, and…

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