SUMMARY: A gold medal from the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, awarded to Fred Schule, was sold at auction for $545,371. This medal, made entirely of gold, is rare as many from the Games have been lost or are in private collections. The 1904 Olympics, the first in the U.S., were controversial, with issues like a marathon cheat and “Anthropology Days” featuring indigenous people. The Games also introduced boxing and freestyle wrestling. The auction included other Olympic memorabilia, with prices for such items often reaching high amounts. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles in 2028.

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SUMMARY: On his first day as Missouri House Speaker, Jon Patterson highlighted the complexity of defining fetal viability. With a recent voter-approved amendment protecting abortion until viability, lawmakers must address this ambiguous term, which varies among medical professionals. Dr. Colleen McNicholas argues that attempting to legislate viability risks politicizing medical care. Anti-abortion lawmakers are considering changes, including potential amendments to restrict abortion access further. While some, like former Chief Justice Michael Wolff, maintain the current amendment adequately defines viability, concerns remain that attempting to redefine it could lead to unenforceable legislation and compromise patient care.

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SUMMARY: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas addressed reporters about potential celebrations if the Chiefs win the Super Bowl again. He confirmed that details will be shared after the championship event, similar to past years. Following a recent shooting incident, there were questions about insurance for the celebrations, with experts suggesting costs could rise significantly. However, the Kansas City Sports Commission manages the event insurance. Mayor Lucas reassured the public that the city will continue hosting major events, emphasizing collaboration with law enforcement and city departments to ensure safety. The city council has already allocated $975,000 for postseason festivities.

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