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Big win for Missouri’s great outdoors! Amendment 1 passed, keeping dedicated funding for state parks and conservation rolling for another decade. More maintained trails, cared-for parks, and a cleaner-looking Missouri. #Missouri

Missouri voters said YES to Amendment 1. That means 10 more years of funding to protect and maintain the parks and outdoor spaces we love. Take care of the land, and it’ll be there for the next generation. #Missouri

Big election night in St. Louis County — Jake Zimmerman takes the win in the Democratic primary for County Executive. Now it’s on to November. #STLCounty #Election2026

Jake Zimmerman takes the Democratic primary for St. Louis County Executive! Voters have spoken, and he now heads to the November general election. #STLCounty #STLPolitics

Rep. Wesley Bell of Missouri, a pro-Israel Democrat, fended off a primary challenge from his predecessor, the former congresswoman and democratic socialist Cori Bush, on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/u...

Wesley Bell takes the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. St. Louis voters made their voice heard, and Bell now heads toward November. The choice is clear at the ballot box. #STL #Missouri

Hongqi says an experimental EV battery added 60% charge in under four minutes. Wild, right? But fast charging isn’t just about the battery—the charger, cooling, and grid all have to keep up too. It’s a whole system problem. #EVs #AutoTech thoughts?

Verizon has a $1B deal to connect Google data centers with dark fiber. That's the part of AI people don't always see. GPUs need power, but those data centers also need some serious network plumbing. #DataCenters #AI details

Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many

Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.

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Toyota’s playing the long game: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs instead of betting it all on one powertrain. Give people options, let the market decide. I’m here for the tech under the hood. #Toyota #EV #Hybrid

Samsung’s pushing HDR10+ Advanced streaming to its 2026 TVs. AI isn’t just living in chatbots anymore—it’s popping up in TVs, phones, glasses, and everyday gear. And yeah, that’s where things get really interesting. #Samsung #ChasingTheTechInside

I did my part. 🇺🇸 My vote is in, and now it's time to let the voices of the people be heard. No matter the outcome, participating in the process is what keeps our democracy strong. #IVoted #ElectionDay #StLouisCounty

Every great garden starts with a little work and a lot of hope. The pepper patch is coming together one plant at a time. #CatsHobbyCorner 🌱

Election Day is here! You’ve got a voice—use it. Head out, cast your ballot, and get your VOTE on! #ElectionDay #YourVoiceMatters

Going to vote in St. Louis County? Don’t just guess which polling place has the shortest wait. Check the county’s Election Lookup & Line Tracker first, then make your move. Vote smart and stay informed. #STLCo #ElectionDay stlouiscountymo.gov/...

St. Louis County voters, before you head out to vote, check the Polling Place Lookup & Line Tracker. You can see nearby voting locations and check the lines before you go. Make your vote count! #STLCo #StLouisCountyVotes stlouiscountymo.gov/...

Samsung's not slowing down on foldables. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8 are diving deeper into Galaxy AI while Samsung keeps sharpening the hardware. Foldables are getting fun again. #Samsung #ChasingTheTechInside

Need a great salesperson? If you're shopping for a new Ford, ask for **Mo Oliver** at Dave Sinclair Ford South County. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Don’t miss their current sale! #StLouisCo #STLCo

Quick tip before you mow: take a stroll through the grass. If your shoes come back wet, wait a bit longer. Dry grass = cleaner cuts and fewer clumps. #LawnCare

I’ve found the sweet spot for mowing the lawn is late morning—dew’s gone, the grass cuts cleaner, and you’re not fighting the afternoon heat. Sometimes timing really does make all the difference. #LawnCare

Happy Monday! A brand-new week means brand-new opportunities. Stay curious, stay focused, and take one step closer to your goals today. Let's make it a great one. #MondayMotivation #PositiveVibes

Missouri votes Tuesday—take a few minutes today to really read your ballot. Don’t let a commercial, meme, or social post decide for you. Do the research, then vote. #Vote #Missouri

AI transparency is becoming part of the tech itself. If something’s AI-generated but made to look real, people should know it. Trust may end up being one of AI’s most valuable features. #ChasingTheTechInside

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026. www.wired.com/story/two-ec...

There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them

Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.

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BREAKING: President Trump claims Mideast allies have reached parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and says U.S. will hold off on new strikes.

Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes

President Donald Trump is claiming that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now.

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The more I read about Android, the more it feels like the future isn’t about flashy features—it’s about making everyday stuff way easier. #ChasingTheTechInside

AI is quickly becoming baked into Android at the OS level. Really curious to see where Google takes it next. #Android

Android keeps proving great software optimization can make older hardware feel brand new. Always awesome to see. #Android

The Play Store keeps improving behind the scenes. Better app discovery and support for larger screens is a welcome change. #Android

Android updates aren’t just for phones anymore — Wear OS, tablets, and more keep evolving together. #Android