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Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here's what to know

1 year 7 months ago
The winning numbers for a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions lottery prize will be drawn Friday night, offering sudden riches to any lucky player who matches them and almost certain disappointment for everyone else. Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million. That large [...]
SCOTT McFETRIDGE, Associated Press

University of Missouri report warns falling prices could squeeze farmers

1 year 7 months ago

U.S. farm income is falling from record highs as low commodity prices, trade headwinds and higher costs squeeze profits, according to a new report from the University of Missouri. The 2024 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook report released Tuesday by the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute, also known as FAPRI, is a 10-year projection of […]

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Rudi Keller

City’s Lawsuit Against Slumlord Dara Daugherty Is Good to Go, Judge Rules

1 year 7 months ago
A judge ruled yesterday that the City of St. Louis may continue with their lawsuit against slumlord Dara Daugherty and her associates. The city has accused them of for years renting out dozens of properties throughout south city as illegal rooming houses — despite the properties being condemned for habitation.
Ryan Krull

Auto, Tech Industries Falsely Claim ‘Right To Repair’ Reforms Are A Threat To National Security

1 year 7 months ago
“Right to repair” reform (making it easier and more affordable to repair things you buy) is extremely popular among consumers across both sides of the aisle. It’s obviously less popular among automakers, tractor builders, tech companies, and other corporations looking to monopolize repair and boost revenues by crushing independent repair shops under their bootheel. Said […]
Karl Bode