SUMMARY: Gamers eagerly lined up early Wednesday in Creve Coeur for the Nintendo Switch 2 presale at a local GameStop, some waiting over 12 hours to secure a “golden ticket” for the 11 p.m. purchase. Fans of all ages showed excitement for the latest Nintendo console, hoping to play new versions of Mario Kart, Donkey Kong, and Kirby games with enhanced graphics and performance. Despite a tornado warning issued in the county, the dedicated crowd remained at the site, determined to get their hands on the console. Many expressed nostalgia, having participated in previous device launches like the 3DS.

Gamers who could not get their hands on the new Nintendo Switch 2 at a previous presale event decided to line up early Wednesday morning for another presale later in the evening.

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SUMMARY: The 2025 Stanley Cup Final features a rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, spotlighting St. Louis natives Matthew Tkachuk and Trent Frederic, former childhood friends turned rivals. Tkachuk, a skilled winger and son of Keith Tkachuk, helped Florida win last year’s Stanley Cup and is a top NHL star. Frederic, a physical center now with Edmonton, has carved out a supportive role after years with Boston. Their rivalry intensified after a 2024 incident where Frederic accused Tkachuk of unsportsmanlike conduct. Despite tensions, both chase the Cup: Tkachuk for a second title, Frederic for his first. Game 1 airs Wednesday.

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SUMMARY: The proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” could lead to the largest Medicaid funding cuts in history, impacting around 137,000 Missourians’ healthcare access. These cuts threaten children, seniors, people with disabilities, and working families statewide. Medicaid supports one in five Missourians, and in rural areas nearly half of children rely on it, aiding hospitals, clinics, and mental health services. Proposed work requirements would force many working-age adults to prove monthly income, risking loss of coverage during illness or hardship. The Missouri Budget Project urges legislators to consider these consequences and encourages residents to contact senators and visit mo-budget.org for information and advocacy.

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