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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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Buying a Home with a Homeowners Association? What Every Buyer Should Know Before Signing the Contract 

Buying a home in a homeowners association means purchasing more than real estate—you are also joining a corporation…

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The End of an Era in Old Town: BJ’s Bar and Restaurant to Close After 70 Years

STL.News Regional Business Coverage: BJ's Bar and Restaurant in Old Town Florissant has announced it will permanently close…

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OPINION/ANALYSIS: Why the 2026 U.S.-Iran MOU Framework Protects American Interests

The 2026 U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on June 17, 2026, establishes a critical 60-day window to…

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Homeowners Associations: Balancing Community Standards, Financial Responsibility, and the Case for Independent Professional Management

News by WSOC TV - Charlotte, NC What Is a Homeowners Association? Homeowners associations (HOAs) help maintain neighborhoods,…

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Standoff at Hormuz: U.S. Denies Iranian Closure Claims as Tanker Traffic Surges Amid Diplomatic Brinkmanship

June 20, 2026 (STL.News) Less than 48 hours after publicizing a controversial new maritime permitting system, Iran’s Central…

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The 2026 Strait of Hormuz Collapse: Micro-Fulfillment Bottlenecks, Weaponized Customary Law, and the Logistics of a Multi-Month Energy Shock

June 20, 2026 (STL.News) The fragile architecture of global trade sustained its most severe fracture when Iran’s Khatam…

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Fragile Peace Shattered: Iran Re-Closes Strait of Hormuz Citing Ceasefire Breaches

TEHRAN / WASHINGTON - June 20, 2026 (STL.News) — In a dramatic reversal that threatens to plunge global…

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Interim Air Force One Enters Service as U.S. Awaits Boeing’s Delayed Presidential Fleet

The United States has introduced an interim Air Force One, based on a modified Boeing 747-8 that was…

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Gas Prices Begin to Fall as Iran Agreement Eases Oil Market Fears, Offering Relief to American Drivers

Gasoline prices are beginning to decline across the United States after a diplomatic agreement with Iran helped ease…

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Global Markets Rally: Nikkei Smashes 70,000 Threshold as Historic U.S.-Iran Peace Accord Sends Oil Below $80

INTERNATIONAL MARKET REPORT — Global equity markets rallied aggressively during overnight trading as Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 shattered…

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Trump’s Ukraine Peace Strategy: What Is Known About the Administration’s Approach to Ending the Russia-Ukraine War

President Donald Trump's administration has made ending the Russia-Ukraine war a major foreign policy priority through diplomacy and…

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Can Iran Recover After the War? Examining the Economic, Infrastructure, and Geopolitical Road to Reconstruction

Iran has significant natural resources, a large population, extensive industrial capabilities, and one of the world's largest energy…

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Dow Reaches Record High During Mixed Trading as Investors Shift Beyond Big Tech

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high during trading on June 16, 2026, while the S&P…

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Why More U.S. Companies Are Expanding Through New Jersey Warehouses

(STL.News) As businesses across the United States continue adapting to evolving consumer expectations, logistics has become a critical…

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Financial Flexibility in Focus as Consumers Explore Online Lending

June 16, 2026 (STL.News) Financial flexibility is getting harder for many households because emergency savings remain limited. Many…

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