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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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U.S. Stock Market Midyear 2026 Recap: Record Highs Defy Geopolitical Shocks and Sector Shifts

U.S. Stock Market - A comprehensive analysis of the major U.S. stock market indexes—including the S&P 500, Nasdaq…

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The AI Storage Pivot: Memory and Hardware Dominating the Best-Performing Stocks of H1 2026

A comprehensive analysis of the top-performing stocks on the NYSE and NASDAQ for the first half of 2026,…

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Technical Tape: S&P 500 Consolidates as Dow Record Highs Signal Major Market Rotation

Technical Tape - A comprehensive technical analysis of the U.S. stock market heading into July 2026, breaking down…

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Global Markets Rally as Tech Rotates Overseas Amid U.S. Jobs Miss and Shifting Geopolitics

Global Markets - Overseas financial markets closed the week ending July 3, 2026, on a remarkably strong note,…

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Lee Greenwood, US Soldiers, and Home Free Release Powerful New All-Vocal Version of ‘God Bless the USA’

Amazing Job - Country music icon Lee Greenwood has collaborated with the acclaimed a cappella group Home Free…

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U.S. Stock Market Weekly – Softening Labor Market and Tech Volatility

U.S. Stock Market - The major U.S. stock indexes posted solid weekly gains during a holiday-shortened trading week…

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President Trump Launches America 250 Celebrations with Combative Mount Rushmore Address

President Donald Trump kicked off the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations with a high-profile speech at Mount Rushmore…

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Iran Issues New Military Threats in Strait of Hormuz, Risking Collapse of Trump’s Islamabad MOU

A fragile diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East is facing an immediate crisis after Iran issued a sweeping…

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Global Markets Staged Violent Overnight Rebound Following Disastrous U.S. Jobs Print

Global Markets - Overseas equity markets staged a synchronized and powerful overnight trend reversal ending Friday, July 3,…

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The Higher Education Paradox: Why College Enrollment Surged as Academic Rigor and Learning Value Plummeted

ST. LOUIS, MO - July 2, 2026 (STL.News) It is one of the most glaring contradictions in modern…

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How Educational Institutions Are Adapting to Changing Student Expectations

(STL.News) A strong academic reputation matters, but it is no longer the only factor influencing how institutions are…

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Spin vs. Sovereignty: The Deepening Diplomatic Chasm Over the Bürgenstock Memorandum

Following the signing of the 14-point Bürgenstock Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), deep contradictions have emerged between Washington and…

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Chicago Tow Truck Attack: Three Charged with Hate Crime in Assault on CBS News Crew

CHICAGO, IL - July 2, 2026 (STL.News) — Three men with extensive criminal histories are facing multiple felony charges—including…

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What Affects Root Canal Prices Across Canada

(STL.News) If your dentist says you need a root canal, your first thought might not be calm and…

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What Makes Dental Implants Feel More Natural

(STL.News) Dental implants can do more than fill a gap in your smile. They can help you chew…

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