County St. Louis Financial News

By Sarah N. Lynch

Hans Niemann has refuted allegations of using a vibrating sex toy to gain an unfair advantage during a USD 500,000 chess match last year, as reported by the BBC. Niemann achieved a significant victory over five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Sinquefield Cup held in St.

WENTZVILLE, Mo.—The use of temporary factory workers at the Detroit car companies has long rankled the United Auto Workers union, which wants fewer of them and a faster path to full-time status. Automakers say they need the flexibility that temp workers provide, especially as they manage a tricky and costly transition to electric vehicles and confront the ups and downs of factory production. The issue is a key point of debate at the bargaining table as the UAW’s strike against General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler’s parent, Stellantis, enters its seventh day.

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists

The auto workers’ strike against Detroit’s Big Three is now in its fourth day

A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar

A coalition of professional sports teams in Missouri is backing a new proposal to put the legalization of sports betting on the 2024 ballot

Government advisers say the leading decongestant used by millions of Americans to treat nasal congestion doesn't actually work

Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea

Stocks declined, while Treasury yields climbed after a stronger-than-estimated reading on the US services industry bolstered speculation the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

Metallica has delayed its second night of the M72 World Tour concert in Arizona as James Hetfield, the lead singer, contracted COVID-19. The renowned metal band had its first performance at Glendale's State Farm Stadium on September 1. They informed their fans through social media the next day that the Sunday, September 4 show would be rescheduled due to Hetfield's positive COVID-19 test. In their message on X (formerly Twitter), Metallica shared a photo of Hetfield's positive test and said, «We're very sorry to report that tomorrow's scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James. We're extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday.» During their opening show at State Farm Stadium on Friday, Metallica faced challenges as Hetfield experienced vocal problems, according to the Arizona Republic. The band also cut their set short by removing «The Day That Never Comes» and «Master of Puppets.» Despite the concert postponement, other events under the M72 Weekend Takeover in Phoenix were still set to proceed on Saturday and Sunday, according to Metallica's statement. These events included a tribute show, pop-up shops, whiskey tastings, and more. Following their rescheduled show in Arizona, Metallica will headline the Power Trip fest on October 8 in Indio, California. The next M72 Weekend Takeover is scheduled for November 3 and 5 at St. Louis' Dome at America's Center.

Uzbekistan and Oman in the US next month. The USMNT will take on the White Wolves of Uzbekistan on September 9 in St. Louis and Oman’s Gulf Samba three days later in Minnesota. They will meet Ghana and Germany in October.

By Michael S. Derby

Inter Miami to League Cup victory and driving the team to the final of the US Open Cup, Lionel Messi is poised to make his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut soon. Football fans are hoping that Messi will be fielded against crucial MLS match against New York Red Bulls.

Finra said Monday that it appointed Bill St. Louis as head of enforcement, making him responsible for the agency’s 350 enforcement staffers in 11 offices across the United States.

Since the pandemic, the price of diapers has been shooting up, and it’s been especially tough for low-income families.

Plane Crash at Lake Hickory Causes Power Outage for 18,000 Residents in Caldwell and Catawba Counties Early Sunday morning, an unfortunate plane crash near Lake Hickory has led to a significant power outage affecting approximately 18,000 residents in both Caldwell and Catawba counties. The aircraft incident occurred off 32nd Avenue Drive NW, according to initial reports. Catawba County Communications indicated that the plane had made contact with powerlines during the crash.

By Daniel Wiessner

long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday's announcement from the NIH's USD 1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who've struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling health problems — with no proven treatments and only a smattering of rigorous studies to test potential ones.

Democratic-led states are establishing sanctuaries for those seeking gender transitions, part of a broad legal effort to resist Republican restrictions on medical interventions for transgender youth. The playbook is one used by U.S. cities that have provided sanctuary from federal authorities to migrants lacking permanent legal status, a custom dating to medieval times when fugitives took refuge in churches.

Cincinnati Reds have made a significant move to extend the contract of their manager, David Bell, for three more years until the 2026 season. At 50 years old, Bell has been at the helm for five years and is currently in the final year of his previous contract. Last season was challenging for the Reds, as they endured 100 losses. However, this year has been a different story, with an impressive resurgence driven by a dynamic young core. The team's current record of 56-48 puts them in a competitive position, just 1½ games behind the first place in the National League Central division. If they manage to outperform the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, they would accomplish a historic feat — becoming the first team in major league history to go from triple-digit losses to a division title in consecutive seasons.