Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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International travel funded by MPs falls to a 15-year low, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Headline: MPs’ Sponsored International Travel Hits 15-Year Low In a notable shift, sponsored international travel by Members of…

Canada is promoting its energy goals in Texas — will the oil and gas sector be swayed?

Headline: Canada Targets Texas for Energy Collaboration Article: In a groundbreaking initiative, Canadian energy officials are actively promoting…

NYC Parolee Accused of Attempting Rape in Central Park; Bystanders Step In

Title: NYC Parolee Arrested After Alleged Assault in Central Park Headline: Bystanders Halt Alleged Rape Attempt in Central…

Nine students hurt after being hit by a vehicle at an Iowa school.

Headline: Vehicle Strikes Iowa Students: 9 Injured at School In a distressing incident at Crestwood High School in…

ICE bypasses New York sanctuary law to arrest undocumented immigrant charged with raping a girl.

Headline: ICE Arrests Alleged Rapist Amid Sanctuary Law Controversy In a controversial move on Thursday, U.S. Immigration and…

Chicago man charged with threatening a synagogue released on bond despite opposition.

Headline: Chicago Man Released on Bond Amid Synagogue Threat Case In a contentious decision, a 33-year-old Chicago man,…

Georgia judge sets $1 bail for woman accused of murder for using abortion medication.

Headline: Georgia Judge Lowers Bond to $1 in Abortion Pill Case In a groundbreaking development, a Georgia judge…

Two People Detained Following Shooting of U.S. Park Police Officer in Washington, D.C.

Headline: U.S. Park Police Officer Shot; 2 Arrested in D.C. Incident In a shocking incident in Washington, D.C.,…

Minnesota Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Evidence Related to the Murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti

Minnesota Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration for Key Evidence in High-Profile Killings Minnesota is suing the Trump…

Air Canada CEO called to Ottawa regarding English-only tribute video for LaGuardia crash victims

Air Canada CEO Faces Ottawa Hearing After English-Only Video Controversy In a significant twist in the aftermath of…

FBI’s Operation Box Cutter: Chinese Companies Charged in Fentanyl Cartel Network

Headline: Chinese Firms Charged in FBI’s Fentanyl Cartel Bust In a significant law enforcement operation, the FBI has…

Liberals to Discuss Minimum Age for Social Media and AI Chatbots at National Convention

Headline: Liberals to Discuss Social Media Age Limits at Convention In a significant move aimed at addressing growing…

Canine actions on January 11 could be a crucial piece of evidence in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

Dogs' Behavior on Jan. 11 Could Reveal Clues in Nancy Guthrie Case On January 11, 2023, a potentially…

Minister questioned on why only one Iranian official was expelled when 24 were identified as part of a terror organization.

Headline: Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Limited Iranian Official Deportation In a recent parliamentary session, Canadian Minister of Public…

OpenAI Discontinues Sora App Due to Growing Worries Over Deepfakes and Consent Issues

OpenAI Halts Sora App Following Deepfake Consent Controversy In a significant move, OpenAI announced the shutdown of its…