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P-D photo gallery: Anti-Trump ‘Stand Up for Science’ rally in St. Louis City; BBW jiggles “Tax the Rich, Fund the Research” sign; Oriental woman – perhaps from China – holds “Vaccines Cause Adults” sign; gaunt Caucasoid grad student displays upside-down American flag; other persuasive pitches (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

St. Louis Public Radio intern Evy Lewis, sponsored by River City Journalism Fund: SLU, WashU researchers protest federal science funding cuts at state Capitol, when both House and Senate are adjourned

Columbia Missourian: Stand Up for Science rally protests Trump’s DOGE efforts

St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis City Health Director Mati Hlatshwayo Davis says federal cuts will hurt her office budget

JCNT: Federal freeze leaves $98 million unclaimed for Missouri EV chargers

Brownfield Ag News: Trump’s Department of Energy changes name of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Synthetic Aviation Fuel on its website; Missouri Soybean Association’s Casey Wasser explains the change

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: Sen. Josh Hawley on tariffs, unions, campus anti-Semitism, immigration, keeping boys out of girls’ sports, more

Missourinet: Schmitt on Veterans Affairs’ plan to trim 80,000 employees

TonysKansasCity.com: MAGA Task Force Will Help Kansas City World Cup 2026

Columbia Missourian: Sheriff does not foresee major changes to immigration enforcement

P-D: Federal judge orders China to pay Missouri $24 billion in COVID-19 dispute (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show (104.5 FM St. Charles/Franklin/Warren Counties), Friday: Quick recap of Jean Evans on 97.1 FM discussing Linda McMahon and Dept. of Education (link opens at 13:50 mark)

Missouri Independent: Democrat state rep accuses U.S. Rep. Mark Alford of trying to intimidate his staff

Brad & John Show, Friday: 60-second guide to re-evaluating your favorite pissant Jefferson City lobbyists (link opens at 17:55 mark)

USA Today, via SNL: Weekly Missouri unemployment claims data

97.1 FM (St. Louis): Marc Cox Morning Show: Gov. Mike Kehoe on crime package, glyphosate and Bayer’s pesticide liability bill, cell phones in schools, more

St. Louis Public Radio: Planned Parenthood calls letter from Missouri attorney general harassment

Missouri Independent: Massive utility legislation expected to boost Missouri power generation — and energy bills

Missouri Independent: Missouri Senate approves child welfare bill aimed at foster care system

P-D: Will some Democrats support state takeover of St. Louis police? Vote could come Monday (avoid stltoday paywall by reading free Combest-archived version here)

Brad & John Show, Friday: Steve Roberts’ masterful playing of St. Louis police issue (8:35), Mayor Tishaura Jones’ office response to Roberts (12:50) (link opens at 8:35 mark)

JCNT: MoDOT team: I-70 expansion remains on schedule

Brad & John Show, Friday: Recap of St. Louis Public Schools vaccine mandate settlement, plus the worst part of vaccine virtue signaling (link opens at 2:15 mark)

JCNT: State photo contest accepting submissions

St. Louis Public Radio: Affton High School vandalized with hate symbols and graffiti

johncombest.com archives: Search tag: hate crime hoaxes in Missouri

JCNT: Missouri Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Missouri NAACP President Nimrod Chapel

Missouri Independent op-ed: “Available to All” President Tim Deroche: Missouri kids deserve a fair shot at enrolling in a public school where they can thrive

Amazon.com: Stalking, Harassment, Internet Trolling: A Guide to Recovering and Rebuilding After Online Attacks – $7.99 on Kindle, $12.99 in paperback

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