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Martin W. Smith is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of a digital media network that includes STL.News, STL.Directory, St. Louis Restaurant Review, STLPress.News, USPress.News, and more. Managing a global publishing team, Smith oversees editorial strategy and content curation across the entire network. To support this high-volume operation, he engineered a proprietary RSS aggregation infrastructure capable of importing, managing, and filtering thousands of daily press releases. Since its launch in February 2016, STL.News has published more than 250,000 articles. Smith 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 Finalizes Rams Settlement: How the $255 Million Windfall Generates Hope and Controversy Across Local Neighborhoods

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has officially signed Board Bill 22 into law, authorizing the strategic distribution of…

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Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Overnight Trading & Oil Price Key Impacts

Overnight Trading - Global markets faced heavy volatility during overnight trading on July 14, 2026, as a newly…

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US Forces Unleash Massive 5-Hour Precision Strike Across Iran Ahead of Strategic Maritime Blockade

The United States military has executed a sweeping, five-hour precision strike mission against critical Iranian military installations, targeting…

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Redrawing the Energy Grid: How the U.S.-Led Iraq-Syria Pipeline Revival Alters the Global Oil Map

A tripartite framework involving the United States, Iraq, and the newly established Syrian government aims to fully reconstruct…

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What Percentage of DWI Cases Are Dismissed?

(STL.News) Drunk driving is still a notable issue on United States roads. In 2024, alcohol impairment killed 11,904…

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US Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Sinks as Oil Surges on Iran News

US Stock Market - Wall Street kicked off a high-stakes trading week with significant losses on Monday, July…

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Trump Shakes Global Energy Markets: Restores Naval Blockade and Imposes Unprecedented 20% Safe Passage Toll in Strait of Hormuz

US reinstates a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and announces a 20% safe-passage toll on commercial…

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The 2026 Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Russia Deploys Elite Tu-214PU Command Node as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

Following the sudden collapse of the fragile US-Iran interim ceasefire, military flight tracking data has confirmed that a…

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Why Myths, Religions and Great Stories Continue to Fascinate Us 

(STL.News) Modern society is often described as increasingly secular and scientific. Yet despite astonishing technological progress, humanity remains…

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Overseas Overnight Trading Summary: Global Stock Markets Drop as Oil Prices Surge (July 13, 2026)

Overseas overnight trading on Monday, July 13, 2026, suffered severe volatility as escalating military conflicts between the United…

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US Hits ‘Dozens’ of Iranian Sites in Strikes, as Iran Targets US Bases in Region

US Launches More Strikes on Iran - The fragile interim ceasefire between the United States and Iran has…

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U.S. Launches Heavy Wave of Airstrikes Against Iran as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates

U.S. Strikes Iran - The United States military has launched a massive wave of targeted airstrikes against approximately…

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Strait of Hormuz Standoff Intensifies: Iran Defies Trump’s Threats as Ceasefire Collapses

The fragile West Asian ceasefire has officially collapsed as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed, defying explicit…

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Political Shockwave: Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the age of 71,…

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Index Funds vs Mutual Funds vs Hedge Funds vs ETFs: The Ultimate Investor’s Guide

Navigating the world of pooled investments is crucial for building long-term wealth. This comprehensive guide breaks down the…

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