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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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Why Restaurants Need Mobile Apps to Stay Competitive

Restaurants relying solely on delivery platforms risk losing control of their customers. Mobile apps allow restaurants to capture…

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U.S. Dollar Index Surges and Shifts Amid Iran Conflict as Global Markets React

The U.S. Dollar Index has been volatile during the Iran conflict, rising sharply during escalations and weakening on…

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U.S.–China Cyber Warfare Escalates: The Hidden Battle Over Infrastructure, Data, and Global Power

The United States and China are engaged in an intensifying cyber conflict targeting infrastructure, military systems, and economic…

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3D Product Visualization vs. Photography: E-Commerce Is Moving On

Key Takeaways (STL.News) Traditional product photography is losing ground fast. 3D product visualization lets e-commerce brands render photorealistic…

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U.S. Stock Market Rally Accelerates as Jobs Data Reinforces Economic Strength

U.S. stocks rallied today as strong employment data reassured investors about the economy's strength. Technology and AI-driven companies…

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U.S. Stock Market Today – Friday, May 8, 2026

U.S. Stock Market Today: Tech Rally Pushes Indexes Higher as Jobs Data Strengthens Confidence U.S. stocks closed higher…

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GoTabless Technology Gains Traction in St. Louis Restaurant Scene

GoTabless Technology Gains Traction in St. Louis Restaurant Scene GoTabless is emerging as a powerful tool for restaurants…

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Oil Industry Surges on Iran War Tensions as Global Markets Brace for Volatility

Oil industry profits surge as the war in Iran drives crude prices higher and fuels global uncertainty. Energy…

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Global Markets Retreat – Friday, May 8, 2026

Global Markets Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Volatility Weigh on Investor Sentiment Global stock markets traded cautiously…

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Missouri Prosecutors Warn of Expanding Self-Defense Law After Key Court Decision

Missouri prosecutors are raising alarms after a court decision broadened how self-defense laws may be interpreted. The ruling…

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Iran War Escalation 2026: Ceasefire Under Pressure as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Surge

The fragile ceasefire in the Iran war is showing signs of collapse as new strikes and counterclaims emerge.…

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How to Turn Your Basement Into a Functional Family Area

(STL.News) Many homeowners overlook the basement as usable living space, often treating it as a storage area for…

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U.S. Stock Market Today – Thursday, May 7, 2026

U.S. Stock Market Today: Mixed Close as Tech Holds Strong While Broader Market Pulls Back U.S. stocks closed…

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Zapp Noodle Thai Emerges as One of O’Fallon’s Top-Rated Dining Destinations

Zapp Noodle Thai in O’Fallon, Illinois, has been ranked the second-best restaurant in the community by Restaurant Guru…

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El Maguey Launches Online Order at Two Locations

St. Louis Restaurant Review Announces Additional El Maguey Locations, Launching Online Ordering in St. Charles and St. Peters…

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