March 28, 2024 - The Big 550 KTRS

St.Louis Cardinals Season Begins

Local, NewsBy News March 28, 2024 Leave a comment

As the St.Louis Cardinals begin the 2024 season, a just released analysis projects a significant economic impact for the Metro area. Greater STL Inc and Explore St.Louis are estimating that the Cardinals will generate more than $310 million in economic impact for the St.Louis area this season. $141 million in direct impact and almost $170 million…

US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It’s the first revision in 27 years

National, NewsBy News March 28, 2024 Leave a comment

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. The goal is to more accurately count residents, including those who identify as Hispanic and of Middle Eastern and North African heritage. The revisions announced Thursday are the latest efforts to…