Smith

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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Why Is the US Dollar Index Rising? DXY Trends, Causes, and Market Impact Explained

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is rising primarily due to a hawkish monetary policy shift by the Federal…

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Global Markets Liquidation: Tech De-Risking, DXY Highs, and Strait of Hormuz Supply Surges Shock Overnight Trading

Market Summary: A massive overnight cross-asset liquidation has swept global financial markets, fueled by severe technology-sector de-risking across…

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How Nurses Support Emotional And Physical Health In Older Adults

(STL.News) A quiet moment in a hospital room can reveal more than medical charts ever could. Older adults…

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What is a house edge and does it actually matter when you play?

(STL.News) Every casino game is built around a mathematical principle that works in the operator's favor over time.…

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The Inward Pivot: How the US-Iran Islamabad Memorandum and Crashing Gas Prices Fuel America’s Domestic Economic Reset

June 22, 2026 (STL.News) The global geopolitical landscape and the trajectory of the United States economy underwent a…

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Trump’s High-Stakes ‘Madman’ Strategy: Forcing Iran’s Hand via Swiss Talks and Strait of Hormuz Ultimatums

As Vice President JD Vance leads direct, high-stakes diplomatic talks with Iranian officials at the Bürgenstock Resort in…

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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Begin in Switzerland Following Landmark Islamabad MOU

BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland — High-level diplomatic delegations from the United States and Iran have successfully concluded their first formal…

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Global Market Update: AbbVie’s $10.9B Acquisition, Nasdaq-100 Rebalance Spark Overnight Volatility

Overnight trading reacts to a massive $10.9B acquisition by AbbVie, the official Nasdaq-100 rebalance, and critical geopolitical developments…

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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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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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