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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Human Rights Watch Reports Police and Security Drones Killed Numerous Haitian Civilians Over the Past Year

Headline: Rights Group: Haitian Civilians Killed by Drones and Police In a damning report released today, Human Rights…

Three Unidentified Orcas Observed in Vancouver Harbour, Marking a First in B.C. Documentation

Headline: Rare Orcas Unseen Before in Vancouver Harbour: A New Discovery In a remarkable marine biology discovery, three…

Trump cautions that Iran will encounter strikes ‘twenty times more severe’ if it ignores his warnings, plus additional major headlines.

Headline: Trump Threatens Surge in Military Action Against Iran In a bold statement on Tuesday, former President Donald…

Iran Focuses on Gulf Nations and Israel While Intensifying Pressure in the Middle East

Iran Intensifies Pressure on Gulf States and Israel Amid Regional Tensions In a significant shift in Middle Eastern…

More Bees Than We Ever Imagined

Headline: Scientists Discover Surprising Surge in Bee Species Diversity In a groundbreaking study published this week in the…

ADL uncovers disparity between school antisemitism policies and student experiences

Headline: Study Uncovers Discrepancies in School Antisemitism Policies In a significant report released this week, the Anti-Defamation League…

This Canadian Family Drove Myanmar’s Civil Conflict Through ‘Blood Pearls’

Canadians Linked to Myanmar Civil War Through 'Blood Pearls' Trade A recent investigation has uncovered that a Canadian…

Canada limits U.S. Navy intelligence on drug boat operations during Caribbean airstrike mission.

Headline: Canada Tightens Drug Intel Sharing Amid U.S. Airstrike Plans In a significant shift in its intelligence-sharing protocols,…

Canadian Coast Guard Captain Dismissed for ‘Deliberately’ Ignoring Emergency Call, According to Labour Board

Headline: Coast Guard Captain Fired for Ignoring Distress Call In a significant ruling, the Canadian Labour Relations Board…

Why Trump must consider the economic ramifications of the Iran war

Headline: Trump Faces Economic Fallout from Iran Conflict In an era marked by geopolitical tension, former President Donald…

Federal judge limits the use of tear gas by agents during protests at the ICE building in Portland.

Headline: Tear Gas Use Limited by Federal Judge at Portland Protests A federal judge has ruled to restrict…

Thousands of people take to the streets in Mexico to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Headline: Thousands Rally in Mexico for International Women's Day In a powerful display of solidarity, tens of thousands…

Major League Soccer Athletes Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah Permanently Banned for Betting on Matches

Headline: MLS Players Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah Banned for Life In a stunning turn of events for…

A Guide to Iran’s Partners and Adversaries

Iran’s Allies and Foes: A Regional Power's Complex Relations In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, Iran's relationships with…

Prosecutors claim NYC suspect intended for an attack more extensive than the Boston Marathon bombing.

NYC Suspect Allegedly Planned Major Terror Attack, Prosecutors Say In a shocking development, federal prosecutors revealed that an…