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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U.S. Launches New Airstrikes on Iran After Troops Killed

The United States military has dramatically accelerated its air campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran following a…

U.S. Strikes Iran for 8th Night After Deadly Jordan Base Attack

The United States military has launched its eighth straight night of intense airstrikes against Iranian targets following a…

Iran Indicts Trump on War Crime Charges Amid Escalating Gulf Airstrikes

Iran's judiciary has formally indicted U.S. President Donald Trump on war crime charges following the total collapse of…

US Strikes Hit Iran for 7th Straight Night: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Escalates

MIDDLE EAST - July 18, 2026 (STL.News) The United States has launched its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes…

Geopolitical Brinkmanship: How a Daring Iranian Plan to Kidnap U.S. Troops Could Trigger Total War

Iranian Plan - Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated sharply following public remarks from former Iranian…

The Geopolitical Chokepoint: Why Three Disputed Islands Matter in the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz - The territorial dispute between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over three micro-islands in…

Trump to Address Nation Tonight Amid Collapsing Iran Ceasefire and Looming Midterms

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a high-stakes, primetime address to the nation tonight at 9:00 PM…

Why Quality Content Opens New Backlink Opportunities

(STL.News) Creating content has become easier than ever. Building content that earns backlinks is a completely different challenge.…

Changing Trends in St. Louis Gun Violence: Carondelet Incident Sparks Deeper Look at 2026 Crime Rates

Following the shooting of a 12-year-old on Wednesday in the south St. Louis Carondelet neighborhood, public focus has…

US-Iran War: Blasts Heard Over Erbil as Iraqi PM Visits Washington, DC

US-Iran War - Iraqi - Air defense systems in Erbil intercepted a coordinated wave of explosive drones targeting…

Patient Confidentiality in the Age of Digital Health Records

(STL.News) With the introduction of electronic health records (EHRs), the entire healthcare industry has undergone an unprecedented shift.…

‘MORE TAXES ARE COMING’: Why the New York Fiscal Blueprint Could Trigger a National Domino Effect

Taxes - New York is facing a monumental fiscal showdown as progressive city leadership and state lawmakers advance…

Uber Launches Massive $14.8 Billion Bid for Delivery Hero to Dominate Global Food Delivery Market

Uber Technologies Inc. has officially announced a blockbuster $14.8 billion (€13.0 billion) business combination agreement to acquire the…

SHADOW TRANSIT: Why Iran Rushed 10 Million Barrels of Oil Overnight Through the Strait of Hormuz

What Happened: Iran abruptly evacuated at least 10 million barrels of crude and fuel oil overnight through the…

The Silent Optimization: Why Highly Intelligent People Suddenly Disappear from Social Circles

Discover the psychological, neurological, and strategic reasons why highly intelligent individuals often choose to withdraw from their social…