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Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - A St. Louis balloon artist is part of a worldwide mega-build Jul 19, 2023

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Jules Perkovic is one of 75 artists from around the world participating in the Big Balloon Build. They are creating a larger than life world out of more than 100,000 biodegradable balloons in four days before opening to the public for a charity event.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - St. Louis police have failed to solve nearly 60% of homicides since 2017 Jul 18, 2023

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The department’s clearance rates have improved in recent years, but more than 750 murders in the city since 2017 remain unresolved. Those numbers are from data provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as part of an open records lawsuit settlement.

Monday, July 17, 2023 - Astronomer and astrobiologist finds new meaning to life in memoir Jul 17, 2023

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Aomawa Shields' fascination with the stars started with the 1986 film "SpaceCamp." Shields' new book details her unconventional path to becoming a leading scientist in her field.

Friday, July 14, 2023 - Elderberry growers are at a crossroads: go big or stay small Jul 14, 2023

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The berries are native to the Midwest and many believe they have medicinal properties. Demand increased in the years leading up to the pandemic, which has resulted in an increase in growers, and an oversupply.

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Can the Cardinals bounce back? Jul 13, 2023

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The last place St. Louis Cardinals open the second-half of a frustrating season tomorrow at Busch Stadium against Washington. They are more than 11 games behind division leading Cincinnati and have their lowest winning percentage at the All-Star break since 1990.

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - How a lack of Certified Nursing Assistants is affecting Missouri healthcare Jul 12, 2023

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The shortage of nurses, especially in rural areas, stretched many providers to their limits during the pandemic. A Certified Nursing Assistant in Boss, Missouri, about 2 hours southwest of St. Louis, says many CNAs are leaving because of low pay and little support from management.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - Why did Missouri extend Medicaid postpartum benefits? Jul 11, 2023

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A new state law will expand Medicaid coverage for new moms to a full-year after giving birth. Currently, those benefits last only 60 days.

Monday July 10, 2023 - Billions in tax credits can jump start Midwest carbon capture projects Jul 10, 2023

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The federal Inflation Reduction Act made uncapped tax credits available for capturing emissions, including CO2, to reduce the worst impacts of climate change.

Friday, July 7, 2023 - WerQfest in St. Louis will celebrate Black, queer creativity — and joy Jul 07, 2023

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The festival centering on the music and culture of the Black, queer community enters its fourth year this weekend, when it takes over the Big Top in Grand Center.

Thursday, July 6, 2023 - Extreme heat leaves unhoused people with limited options Jul 06, 2023

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Advocates say unhoused people are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Cooling centers can help, but a 2017 Centers for Disease Control study shows some aren't aware of that option, or can't get to them.

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