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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Iran Threatens Trade Routes After Fresh US Strikes

  Following the collapse of a fragile June ceasefire, the United States has reimposed a strict naval blockade…

AI Data Centers Drive Georgia Eminent Domain Battles

A massive AI data center expansion in rural Georgia has triggered intense eminent domain standoffs as utility giant…

Advanced Solutions: The Latest Thread Vein Removal Treatments

July 15, 2026 (STL.News) Thread veins, those delicate red or purple lines that appear on the skin's surface,…

The Digital Infrastructure Paradox: Navigating the Surge in U.S. Data Center Growth

July 15, 2026 (STL.News) The explosive expansion of data centers across the United States has shifted from a…

Chicago Teachers Union Demands Action After Chicago Public Schools Lays Off 162 Employees Due to $732 Million Deficit

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has laid off 162 central office and citywide support employees to help address a…

Missouri Revitalization: Governor Kehoe Signs HB 3231 to Transform Downtown St. Louis

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed House Bill 3231 into law, officially enacting the landmark Missouri Innovation, Public…

Global Tech Surge Offsets Geopolitical Pressures as Cooling Inflation Eases Rate Concerns

Global Tech Surge - Overseas overnight trading experienced a powerful, technology-led surge on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, driven…

US Military Strikes Iran Missile Sites, Reimposes Naval Blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has launched a massive, multi-wave air and maritime campaign against Iranian military installations near…

Kings on Canal – Lemont, IL

Kings on Canal, 316 Canal Street, Lemont, Illinois, is a premier sports bar and grill. A New Era…

DEFYING THE DOOMSDAYERS: Why the Great Tariff Collapse Never Happened

Despite widespread predictions by critics that aggressive protectionism would trigger hyperinflation and economic collapse, the U.S. economy has…

‘DISRUPTION’: Trump DROPS China Trade Deficit by BILLIONS

Trump - The bilateral U.S. trade deficit with China has plummeted to a two-decade low of $202 billion,…

The June Inflation Mirage: Why a 3.5% Headline Drop Is Good for Now, but Risky for Later

June Inflation - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped sharply to a 3.5% annual rate in June…

Tensions Explode in the Middle East as Iran Strikes U.S. Gulf Bases in Retaliation for Nightly Bombardments

A massive military escalation is unfolding in the Middle East as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched…

UK Outlaws Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and Proxies Under Landmark State Threats Crackdown

The UK government has officially designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the proxy group IMCR as…

St. Louis Finalizes Rams Settlement: How the $255 Million Windfall Generates Hope and Controversy Across Local Neighborhoods

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has officially signed Board Bill 22 into law, authorizing the strategic distribution of…