Missouri （6do encyclopedia）

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Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is the 18th most populous state in the country and covers an area of 69,704 square miles. The state capital is Jefferson City while the largest city is Kansas City. Missouri is bordered by eight states: Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west.

History

Missouri has a rich history that spans over centuries. Before the arrival of Europeans, the area was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Osage, Missouri, and Illinois. The first European to discover the region was French explorer Jacques Marquette in 1673. French settlers established a fur trading post in the area in the 18th century and Missouri became part of the Louisiana Territory in 1803. The state was admitted to the Union in 1821 as the 24th state.

During the American Civil War, Missouri was a border state. It was the site of many battles and skirmishes between the Union and Confederate forces. The state’s government was divided, with both sides claiming legitimacy. In 1865, Missouri abolished slavery and became a center of industrialization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Geography

Missouri is a diverse state with varied landscapes, flora, and fauna. The state is divided into three regions: the Ozarks, the Mississippi Alluvial Plain, and the Northern Plains. The Ozarks region covers most of southern and central Missouri and is known for its forested hills and limestone formations. The Mississippi Alluvial Plain is located in southeastern Missouri and is characterized by fertile farmland. The Northern Plains are found in northwestern Missouri and are known for their prairies.

Missouri is home to many rivers, including the Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec rivers. There are also numerous lakes and reservoirs in the state, including the Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake. The state experiences hot summers and cold winters, with average temperatures ranging from 90°F in July to 30°F in January.

Economy

Missouri has a diverse economy that includes manufacturing, agriculture, and services. The state is home to several major corporations, including Anheuser-Busch, Monsanto, and Express Scripts. The agriculture industry in Missouri produces grains, such as soybeans and corn, as well as livestock, including cattle and hogs.

Tourism is also an important part of Missouri’s economy. The state is home to several notable attractions, including the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, and the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal.

Culture

Missouri has a rich cultural heritage, with influences from Native American, French, and German cultures. The state is known for its contributions to American music, particularly blues, jazz, and ragtime. Famous musicians from Missouri include Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, and Scott Joplin.

Missouri is also known for its cuisine, which includes barbecue, toasted ravioli, and St. Louis-style pizza. The state’s German heritage is evident in its many Oktoberfest celebrations and the historic Missouri Rhineland wine region.

Education

Missouri is home to several notable universities, including the University of Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis, and Missouri State University. The state also has a well-developed public school system that includes many highly regarded primary and secondary schools.

Conclusion

Missouri is a state with a rich history, diverse geography, and vibrant culture. Its contributions to American music, cuisine, and industry have helped shape the nation’s identity. From the foothills of the Ozarks to the banks of the Mississippi River, Missouri offers something for everyone.

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Federal lawsuit filed over fatal 2022 police shooting of Kansas City-area suspect

The Toronto Star

23-05-11 19:13

The family of Tyrea Pryor, who was killed by police officers in Independence, Missouri, has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against two officers and the city. The lawsuit claims that Pryor was shot without justification, as he was unarmed and defenseless, and seeks at least $25 million in damages. Police had been following Pryor's car, which crashed shortly after leaving the scene of a disturbance. A rifle was found in the car, but Pryor was not brandishing it. Video footage shows that officers believed Pryor had a pistol, but none was found. The officers were not charged by the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney in March due to a "reasonable belief" that they were under threat.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/11/federal-lawsuit-filed-over-fatal-2022-police-shooting-of-kansas-city-area-suspect.html

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With Missouri ban on gender-affirming care likely, Kansas City Council to vote on sanctuary status

The Toronto Star

23-05-11 17:33

Kansas City is expected to vote on a resolution to declare itself a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, despite Missouri voting against such care for minors, and slightly restricting it for some adults. Similar action has been taken in states such as Texas. The proposal says that the state will not prosecute or fine any person or organisation that helps someone complete gender-affirming care, such as puberty blockers, hormones or surgery. Republican lawmakers who attacked gender-affirming care have argued that they are protecting children from regrettable decisions.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/11/with-missouri-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-likely-kansas-city-council-to-vote-on-sanctuary-status.html

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US weekly jobless claims hit 1-1/2-year high; producer inflation cooling

Reuters

23-05-11 14:34

The number of jobless claims filed in the US rose to a 1.5-year high last week, according to data from the Federal Reserve. However, the annual increase in producer prices slowed down to around 2.3%, the lowest for over two years, suggesting that prices and demand were both declining. The combination could mean that the Fed may decide to avoid further interest rate rises in June, due to the risks of a possible recession to come. There are numerous indications that the US labour market is still tight.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-weekly-jobless-claims-jump-highest-level-since-late-2021-2023-05-11/

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A father died in jail over $600 child support. His family need answers

The Independent

23-05-11 14:24

Ryan Everson, a father of three, was found dead in Clay County Jail after suffering seizures caused by opiate withdrawal. In the three months since Everson's suicide, his family has been left with questions about the circumstances of his death and the laws that saw him imprisoned for missed child support payments while undergoing seizures. While county sheriffs have made statements assuring that prisoners in their custody undergo regular medical assessments and that prisoners are monitored via camera for their safety, Everson's family maintain that inadequate medical care caused his death while improper treatment of his symptoms caused a worsened withdrawal. Everson's brother Noel also contests the fairness of the legal system under which Everson was incarcerated, stating that his brother had unmanageable payments and was at risk of losing access to basic medical care for his children. The guard who found Everson dead stated he had last checked on him an hour before discovering his body.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ryan-everson-clay-county-jail-death-b2332906.html

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An FDA advisory panel just greenlighted an over-the-counter birth control pill

Washington Post

23-05-11 11:56

Yesterday, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisers unanimously supported selling the contraceptive pill to women in the US without a prescription. If the FDA approves this proposal later this summer, the contraceptive pill will become the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill in the US. The FDA has expressed concerns related to the pill’s safety and efficacy without a physician’s guidance. Though, experts, reproductive rights groups, and the American Medical Association strongly support increasing access to contraceptives. The advisers also confirmed their belief that the benefits of OTC access outweigh the risks. However, Sabrina Everhart, who was the sole patient representative on the advisory committee, expressed her worries that adolescents might buy the pill without guidance from a medical professional. Yet, other experts countered that adherence to taking the pill correctly does not depend on a physician’s prescription. OTC access to contraceptives is considered a crucial factor in improving reproductive health, especially for marginalized groups struggling to access such services.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/11/an-fda-advisory-panel-just-greenlighted-an-over-the-counter-birth-control-pill/

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Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

Associated Press

23-05-16 16:55

NFL player Za'Darius Smith has officially joined the Cleveland Browns following a surprise acquisition from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for fifth-round draft picks in 2024 and 2025. Smith's arrival is part of the Browns' defensive line overhaul, with the team bringing in new talent through free agency, the draft and trades. The move highlights Cleveland's urgency to win following a 7-10 season in which quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended. The Browns did not invest heavily in Smith's acquisition, as part of his $11.75m contract will be paid by the Vikings.

https://apnews.com/article/zadarius-smith-browns-myles-garrett-10c40a2d19c46c43cf39917eb1eb4579

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ChatGPT’s chief testifies before Congress as concerns grow about artificial intelligence risks

The Globe and Mail

23-05-16 15:16

Sam Altman, the CEO of AI startup OpenAI, said that government intervention will be required to mitigate the risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. Speaking to Congress, Altman acknowledged the issues posed by the advanced chatbots created by OpenAI, including their ability to spread disinformation and violate copyright protections. He suggested that regulation should require AI companies to test their products and publicly disclose the risks posed by their use, in a manner approaching precision regulation. Other AI experts, meanwhile, have called for a moratorium on the development of new AI models to allow for greater risk assessments.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-chatgpts-chief-testifies-before-congress-as-concerns-grow-about/

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Former Missouri police officer accused of handcuffing man, allowing officer’s brother to beat him

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 15:03

Former police officer James Sims has been charged with first-degree kidnapping, felony third-degree assault and misdemeanor assault after allegedly handcuffing a man so that his brother, Robert, could beat him. James Sims had been on duty in North St Louis County when he received a call from his brother needing help. The agency then accused him of handcuffing the man and allowing Robert Sims to attack him, leaving the victim with severe facial injuries. A month later, James was again on duty and confronted the same man at a convenience store, where he allegedly assaulted him again.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/16/former-missouri-police-officer-accused-of-handcuffing-man-allowing-officers-brother-to-beat-him.html

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Biden vetoes bid by Congress to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from SE Asia

The Independent

23-05-16 18:11

US President Joe Biden has vetoed a congressional resolution that called for tariffs to be imposed on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia, deciding that punishment for China for trade violations that bypassed US rules for importing low-priced panels can wait. The two-year delay on the tariffs will remain in place until June 2024, giving domestic production the time to increase to eight times its current amount. Last year, the mere threat of tariffs led to delays or cancellations of solar projects in the US. Less than 30% of solar panels and cells installed in the US are produced in the country.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/joe-biden-ap-china-southeast-asia-congress-b2340062.html

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Kim Gardner steps down as St. Louis’ elected prosecutor 2 weeks sooner than planned

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 17:34

St Louis Circuit Attorney, Kim Gardner, who had announced she would resign in June, has stepped down, ending a contentious term marked by frequent criticism especially from Missouri’s Republican leaders. Gardner was facing an ouster effort from Missouri’s attorney general, and was under scrutiny from Republican-led state lawmakers when she announced her resignation. Embattled and controversial, Gardner had her victories overturning murder convictions where her office found evidence of wrongful incarceration, however, she has been heavily criticized by police and Republicans for her progressive policies on low-level crimes. Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell is set to assume her duties. Governor Mike Parson is tasked with appointing her replacement.

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2023/05/16/kim-gardner-steps-down-as-st-louis-elected-prosecutor-2-weeks-sooner-than-planned.html

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Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado homers in 5th consecutive game

The Toronto Star

23-05-17 01:12

Nolan Arenado hit a leadoff home run in the second inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' game against the Milwaukee Brewers, marking his fifth straight game with a homer. Arenado had not homered in five straight games since September 2015. He now has 999 RBIs in 1,424 games and could become one of only two primary third basemen since 1920, along with Eddie Mathews and Chipper Jones, to hit 300 home runs with 1,000 RBIs before 1,500 games.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2023/05/16/cardinals-nolan-arenado-homers-in-5th-consecutive-game.html

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ChatGPT chief says artificial intelligence should be regulated by a U.S. or global agency

The Toronto Star

23-05-17 00:00

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the company behind the human-like chatbot ChatGPT, told a US Senate hearing that the creation of a U.S. or global agency that could provide licences for the most powerful AI systems would be vital to mitigating the risks of advancing AI. The agency would also be tasked with ensuring compliance with safety standards, and be able to withdraw licences. Altman's comments expanded on earlier concerns over cyber-cheating mechanisms, to reflect a wider range of concerns ranging from misinformation to breaching copyright protections and job dislocation. Altman's proposals echo initiatives under way in Europe.

https://www.thestar.com/business/2023/05/16/chatgpts-chief-to-testify-before-congress-as-concerns-grow-about-artificial-intelligence-risks.html

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ChatGPT chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency

South China Morning Post

23-05-16 23:44

The CEO of AI firm OpenAI, Sam Altman, has called for the creation of a licensing body for the world's most powerful AI algorithms. Speaking at a hearing of the US Senate this week, Altman said that, as AI became more advanced, people were understandably anxious about its power and how it could change human lives. He recommended that a new agency should ensure compliance with safety standards for use of AI, including its ability to generate misleading and false statements. The proposed agency could license the most powerful AI systems and withdraw that licence where any risks were identified.

https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3220800/chatgpt-chief-sam-altman-says-ai-should-be-regulated-us-or-global-agency

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US student suspended for filming teacher using slur

BBC

23-05-16 23:14

A 15-year-old student has been suspended from Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri, after she recorded a teacher using the n-word. Mary Walton had filmed the unidentified individual saying the word, which he uttered repeatedly during a discussion with students about it. The teacher has since resigned. Walton’s family is seeking a public apology and is also requesting that the suspension be removed from her academic record. Lawyers have claimed the punishment sends a negative message to other students. Walton’s mother also stated that school policy should more clearly cover whistleblowing.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65612271

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Missouri teacher who used racial slur resigns; student who taped him suspended

The Toronto Star

23-05-16 22:09

A mother in Missouri has criticised her daughter's high school, after the student was suspended for recording her teacher using a racial slur in class. Kate Wellborn said she was "genuinely shocked" when her daughter Mary Walton was given the "harshest possible punishment" for documenting an incident that may have otherwise been ignored. Walton, a sophomore at Glendale High School in Springfield, was suspended for three days, but the teacher in question resigned. Radio Television Digital News Association is among supporters who said Walton was "exercising her free speech rights".

https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2023/05/16/missouri-teacher-who-used-racial-slur-resigns-student-who-taped-him-suspended.html

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Wiemer, Anderson homer in Brewers’ 3-2 victory over Cardinals

The Toronto Star

23-05-17 02:55

St Louis Cardinals player Nolan Arenado hit his fifth home run in five games, but the team lost 3-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on 25 May. Despite the defeat, Arenado is on course to join Hall of Famers Eddie Mathews and Chipper Jones as major league baseball's only primary third basemen since 1920 to hit 300 home runs with 1,000 runs batted in before playing in 1,500 games. Arenado has hit 319 home runs and batted in 999 runs in 1,424 games. Milwaukee's victory came as Wade Miley, the team's starting pitcher, was forced off the pitch early on with a left lat strain. A Willy Adames RBI double helped the Brewers to a 1-0 lead in the first inning, which was eventually overturned by the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan in the fourth to make the game 2-1. Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer then hit a home run for Milwaukee in the fifth, setting the stage for Brian Anderson to hit the game-winning home run.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2023/05/16/wiemer-anderson-homer-in-brewers-3-2-victory-over-cardinals.html

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The butterfly effect: How the birth of another golfer’s child led John Daly to an astonishing victory at 1991 PGA Championship

CNN

23-05-17 08:32

John Daly's shock win in the 1991 PGA Championship moved him to stardom and was one of golf's greatest stories. The rookie had not been expected to play until he was called in as a reserve and then emerged victorious, despite a lacklustre start to his pro career. Daly, renowned for his raw power and "grip it and rip it" playing style, entertained the crowds to become their favourite while transforming the way golf was played. Daly added a second major title at The Open in 1995 but his maiden major triumph remains his defining win.

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/17/golf/john-daly-pga-championship-win-1991-spt-intl/index.html

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US bill proposes to keep Chinese firms out of federal retirement plan

South China Morning Post

23-05-17 18:35

A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US that would prevent the federal government’s retirement plan from investing in Chinese companies. The Taxpayers and Savers Protection (TSP) Act would also extend to companies from Iran, North Korea and Russia, and includes firms deriving more than 50% of their revenues from these jurisdictions. Senators Marco Rubio and Josh Hawley were among those behind the legislation, which would prevent the Thrift Savings Plan from investing in companies affiliated with the countries named. A bill targeting Chinese companies was introduced last year, but failed to pass.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3220932/us-lawmakers-propose-bill-preventing-federal-retirement-plan-holding-chinese-firms

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Florida school district sued over book bans

Reuters

23-05-17 23:55

PEN America, authors and parents have sued Florida's Escambia County School District over book bans, alleging the removal of titles dealing with race and LGBTQ issues violates the First Amendment rights of free speech. Book bans have surged in the US, with 874 titles targeted for removal in the first half of 2022-23, most notably in Florida, Utah, Missouri, Texas and South Carolina. The lawsuit seeks to restore titles to school libraries and cover court costs, and singles out Northview High School teacher Vickie Baggett for her "activism" in removing a number of titles, though she is not named as a defendant.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/florida-school-district-sued-over-book-bans-2023-05-17/