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Missouri Gears Up for Annual Crunch Off
Missouri students and residents are gearing up to participate in the annual Crunch Off competition this October. The event, which takes place during Farm to School Month, aims to promote healthy eating and support local agriculture by encouraging people to “crunch” into locally-grown produce. The competition tracks how much local produce each state can consume […] The post Missouri Gears Up for Annual Crunch Off appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Kamala Harris Interview Sparks Podcast Backlash
Vice President Kamala Harris faced backlash from fans of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy” after a surprise interview with host Alex Cooper. The podcast’s Instagram account posted a teaser video of the interview on Sunday morning. Many fans expressed frustration and criticized the show for delving into politics. “One of my most favorite podcasts […] The post Kamala Harris Interview Sparks Podcast Backlash appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
US Employment Reports Boost US Dollar
The US released multiple employment-related reports throughout the week. The ADP report indicated that the private sector added 143K new jobs in September 2024. The Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report showed an increase of 254K new jobs, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%. In response, the US dollar surged and closed at higher weekly levels. […] The post US Employment Reports Boost US Dollar appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Social Security Benefits Increase for Fall 2023
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented raises for October, November, and December, ensuring beneficiaries receive higher amounts compared to previous years. The increase in retirement payments is driven by the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This adjustment ensures that Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation, resulting in larger checks for recipients. The […] The post Social Security Benefits Increase for Fall 2023 appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Kentucky Defeats Missouri in Straight Sets
The No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats volleyball team defeated the Missouri Tigers in straight sets on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. The final score was 25-18, 25-20, 25-21. Kentucky’s balanced offensive attack was led by sophomore outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye with 12 kills and senior Megan Wilson with 10 kills. The Wildcats hit .303 […] The post Kentucky Defeats Missouri in Straight Sets appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Q3 Venture Funding Sees Selective Investments
Venture dealmaking in the US hobbled along at a slightly better pace than a year ago in dollar terms, but the cash went to a relatively small number of companies. This underscores the increasingly selective spending in the sector. There were an estimated 3,777 U.S. deals amounting to $37.9 billion in the third quarter. This […] The post Q3 Venture Funding Sees Selective Investments appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Massive Fire Damages Businesses in Metter
A massive fire broke out in downtown Metter, Georgia on Saturday evening, causing severe damage to several local businesses. The fire started around 5:30 p.m. at Aly’s Restaurante, where the owner reported smelling smoke. Adjacent businesses on Broad St. were quickly evacuated as flames began to spread. In addition to Aly’s, the businesses impacted by […] The post Massive Fire Damages Businesses in Metter appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Controversy
Marcellus Williams, 55, was executed in Missouri on Tuesday for the 1998 murder of Lisha Gayle, a former newspaper reporter. The execution proceeded despite objections from the victim’s family and a prosecutor who acknowledged that DNA evidence did not link Williams to the crime scene. In his final moments, Williams appeared to converse with a […] The post Missouri Executes Marcellus Williams Despite Controversy appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Dockworkers Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
The ILA port strike is an example to all of America's workers that when you stand up and force greedy corporations to share the wealth, you will win. pic.twitter.com/ODrOEfNWJI — Teamsters (@Teamsters) October 4, 2024 The International Longshoremen’s Association has agreed to suspend a strike that closed down major ports on the East and Gulf […] The post Dockworkers Union Agrees to Suspend Strike appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Missouri Drivers Advised to Watch for Deer
Drivers in Missouri should be extra cautious on the roads during the fall season. The Missouri Department of Transportation says most deer strikes with vehicles happen in October and November, especially between 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October is deer breeding season. This means deer are moving around more […] The post Missouri Drivers Advised to Watch for Deer appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Ombudsman Investigates State Pension Underpayments
The Parliamentary Ombudsman has launched an investigation into state pension underpayments that could affect over 100,000 married women. These women may be owed up to £10,000 each due to a “sexist” and “archaic” system. Before 2008, married women could claim a state pension increase when their husbands retired. However, many missed out because they were […] The post Ombudsman Investigates State Pension Underpayments appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Furnishka Raises Rs 27 Crore in Funding
Furnishka, a furniture retailer founded in 2023 by Ganesh Pawar, has raised Rs 27 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from Sparrow Capital and angel investors Sujeet Kumar and Ramakant Sharma. This brings the company’s total funding to Rs 45 crore. The funds will be used […] The post Furnishka Raises Rs 27 Crore in Funding appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Ishiba’s Comments Raise Yen Carry Trade Uncertainties
The new premier of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, has sparked uncertainties around the Bank of Japan’s plans to hike interest rates. His comments have introduced fresh ambiguity regarding the central bank’s next steps. The BOJ had terminated its negative interest rate policy in March. However, observers are now questioning whether the bank will persist with its […] The post Ishiba’s Comments Raise Yen Carry Trade Uncertainties appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Aid Reaches Hard-Hit North Carolina Latinos
Reminder: Travel in Western NC is limited to local and hurricane response traffic. This map will help you detour around Western N.C., avoiding road closures and dangerous driving conditions 👉 https://t.co/gKHWg0UsYq #HeleneNC #ncwx pic.twitter.com/25zEAmn87r — NCDOT (@NCDOT) October 2, 2024 Maria Salgado sprang into action as soon as she spotted a pickup truck loaded with […] The post Aid Reaches Hard-Hit North Carolina Latinos appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
UniCredit CEO Orcel Meets Commerzbank Executives
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel recently attended a virtual meeting with executives from Commerzbank, a source familiar with the matter said. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions in the banking sector in Germany. Orcel, who has been at the helm of Italy’s UniCredit since 2021, is known for his strategic vision and strong leadership. The virtual […] The post UniCredit CEO Orcel Meets Commerzbank Executives appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Swiss Inflation Slows, Likely More SNB Cuts
Swiss inflation slowed to a three-year low in September, supporting the likelihood of more rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Consumer prices rose 0.8% from a year ago, much lower than the 1% median estimate in a Bloomberg survey and compared with 1.1% in August. Costs for holidays, air travel, gasoline, heating oil, […] The post Swiss Inflation Slows, Likely More SNB Cuts appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
China to Raise Retirement Age Gradually
China will gradually raise the retirement age over the next 15 years, starting in 2025. The retirement age for men will increase from 60 to 63, while women in blue-collar jobs will see an increase from 50 to 55, and those in white-collar roles from 55 to 58. The change comes as China faces a […] The post China to Raise Retirement Age Gradually appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Ankush Sachdeva Leads Hurun India 2024 List
Ankush Sachdeva, the CEO and Co-Founder of ShareChat, has become one of India’s youngest and most successful entrepreneurs. At just 31 years old, he has built a social media platform that has expanded to include 15 Indian languages and reached a $5 billion valuation. His vision centers on enabling users to connect and share stories […] The post Ankush Sachdeva Leads Hurun India 2024 List appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Florida’s New Homeless Law Takes Effect
Florida’s new law making it illegal to sleep in parks and public spaces went into effect today. Will it just fill up the jails or spark local governments to solve homelessness? Here’s our @nbc6 report. https://t.co/SqrNUeCH3J — Ari Odzer (@ariodzernbc6) October 2, 2024 Florida has enacted a strict law banning homeless people from sleeping in […] The post Florida’s New Homeless Law Takes Effect appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
Medicare Updates Rules for Drug Negotiations
The United States Medicare program has released updated regulations for its second round of drug price negotiations. The new rules aim to provide clearer guidelines and improve the process of negotiating prices with pharmaceutical companies. This is to ensure more affordable medication for beneficiaries. The update is a big step in the government’s efforts to […] The post Medicare Updates Rules for Drug Negotiations appeared first on DailyNewsMissouri.
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