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(Katie Brockman) Social security benefits can be a significant source of income in retirement, so it’s wise to make sure you’re making the most of it. While Social Security can be a confusing subject at times, understanding how the program works can help you maximize your checks. You don’t need to know every detail of … Read more

By FRANK BAJAK – AP Technology Writer BOSTON (AP) – Ukraine’s hundred-strong volunteer “hacker” corps, formed in anger to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack, is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force in Europe’s first major war of the internet age. It is critical to the information warfare and crowdsourcing of information. “We really are a … Read more

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Air Canada is returning to St. Louis Lambert International Airport after a two-year pandemic hiatus. Beginning May 7, Canada’s largest airline will begin a daily non-stop service to Toronto Pearson International Airport. “People are ready to travel and we’re excited to resume service between St. Louis and Toronto,” said Mark Galardo, … Read more

From The Associated Press Russia’s war against Ukraine is on the ninth day. UN and Ukraine officials say no radiation was released in a Russian attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have been putting out a blaze at the plant. Russian forces continued to foment a campaign that drew worldwide … Read more

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By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL – AP Science Writer NEW DELHI (AP) — Four months after India announced its “net-zero” target at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the country has yet to present its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the difficulty of managing energy policies amid of a growth revise population. Asked … Read more

By LISA MASCARO – AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid the escalating war in Ukraine, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she supports banning Russian oil imports to the U.S., a powerful nod that could strengthen President Joe Biden’s hand while global allies try to isolate the regime of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden … Read more

ST. LOUIS – A long-delayed bill restricting some developments around the future location of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has again been held up. The bill to create a “protection and improvement precinct” near NGA was due to be taken up by the Aldermanic Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee on Thursday afternoon but was delayed … Read more

Established in 1955, the awards honor women who volunteer and “positively impact and improve the quality of life” in the St. Louis area.

CHESTERFIELD – Build-A-Bear introduces a new concept in St. Louis. The St. Louis-based retailer will open its first Build-A-Bear Adventure venue in the Chesterfield Valley later this month. The concept combines the usual workshop shop with a bakery, arcade and private spaces for parties, school trips, baby and bridal showers and team building events. The … Read more