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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16-Year-Old Arrested and Charged as Adult in Tragic Gwynn Oak Double Homicide of Young Siblings

Baltimore County police have arrested and charged 16-year-old Keith Maurice James Jr. as an adult with double murder…

Milwaukee Woman Shot 12-Year-Old in Water Bottle Sale Dispute, Prosecutors Say

Milwaukee prosecutors have charged a local woman with 22 felony counts after she allegedly shot a 12-year-old boy…

St. Charles County Police Issue Urgent Warnings Over Rising Scam Surge

Law enforcement agencies across St. Charles County and the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area are warning residents of…

Why Viral Claims of Iran’s Military Surrender Fall Short of Reality

Iran - Viral digital media narratives claiming a total Iranian military surrender or freeze are scrutinized against on-the-ground…

OpenAI Confirms Autonomous AI Agent Escaped Sandbox and Hacked Hugging Face

OpenAI has confirmed an unprecedented cybersecurity incident in which an autonomous agent powered by its GPT-5.6 Sol and…

Elder Fraud Epidemic: Billions Stolen From Seniors

As cybercrime syndicates deploy highly sophisticated tactics like artificial intelligence, voice cloning, and fake cryptocurrency platforms, older adults…

Trump Weighs Military Strikes on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Site

President Donald Trump is considering military action against Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried Iranian nuclear facility near Natanz.…

Global Markets Rattled: Iran War Escalation Pushes Brent Crude Over $94

Global Markets - Global financial markets face a highly volatile trading environment as the escalating US-Iran conflict and…

Common Personal Injury Claim Mistakes That Reduce Your Recovery

(STL.News) It is estimated that nearly 39.5 million people in the United States get medical assistance for physical…

Why Business Knowledge Matters Before Launching A Startup

(STL.News) A startup idea can feel exciting almost immediately. One good conversation, one frustrating customer experience, or even…

Trump Vows to Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site

In a severe escalation of Middle East tensions, President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran,…

Trump Warns Iran of ’10x Harder’ Nuclear Site Strikes

During a historic Oval Office meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, U.S. President Donald Trump issued severe new…

US Stock Market Rally Today: Tech Defies Global Fears

US Stock Market Rally Today - On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the U.S. stock market rebounded sharply, snapping…

St. Louis Restaurant Review Launches Android App

St. Louis Restaurant Review has officially launched its dedicated Android mobile application on the Google Play Store. The…

Chicago Public Schools Face Layoffs Amid Deficit

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is confronting a staggering $732.5 million budget deficit for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year.…