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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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Global Economy Update: Iran War Pressures Growth and Fuels Inflation Fears

The global economy is facing new pressure as the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and trade stability. Rising…

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Iran War Update: Fragile Progress in Negotiations Meets Rising Tensions

The latest developments in the Iran conflict reveal a fragile balance between diplomacy and escalation. Negotiations are advancing,…

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Overseas Trading Weekly Summary – Week Ending April 17, 2026

Global markets ended the week higher as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investor confidence. Oil prices…

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Protesters Detained During St. Louis State of the City Address

Protesters Detained During St. Louis State of the City Address on April 17, 2026 ST. LOUIS, MO (STL.News)…

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Mayor Spencer Delivers State of the City Address Amid Disruptions

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer faced repeated interruptions during her State of the City address as opposition voices…

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U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Highs as Confidence Returns

U.S. stock markets surged to new highs this week as easing global tensions and strong earnings boosted investor…

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Strait of Hormuz Reopens as Iran Conflict Shows Signs of De-Escalation

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened to commercial shipping as tensions surrounding Iran begin to ease, offering cautious…

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Gas Prices Begin to Ease as Global Tensions Cool: What Consumers Should Expect Next

Gas prices in the United States are beginning to decline after recent global tensions eased, offering early signs…

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U.S. Stock Market Weekly Recap – Friday, April 17, 2026

U.S. stock markets surged in the week ending April 17, 2026, as strong earnings, falling oil prices, and…

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Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Continues to Serve Loyal Customers

Zapp Noodle Thai Restaurant in O’Fallon, Illinois, Continues to Serve Loyal Customers with Flavor, Quality, and Strong Community…

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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan: Tax Relief or Hidden Cost?

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a plan to eliminate the state income tax, sending one of the biggest tax…

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U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap – April 17, 2026

U.S. Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Stocks Rally as Optimism Drives Markets Higher (STL.News) U.S. financial markets ended the…

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Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan Clears Senate

Missouri Income Tax Elimination Plan Clears Senate; Three GOP Senators Vote Against It Missouri lawmakers advanced a major…

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Trump Policies Seen as Key Force Behind Record Stock Market Rally

(STL.News) Trump Policies - U.S. stock markets are reaching new highs as investors respond to economic momentum, stronger…

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Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know

Why Gas Prices Matter: What St. Louis Drivers Need to Know About Rising Fuel Costs Gas prices affect…

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