The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region increased 0.9% in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index rose 0.8%. The index for energy advanced 3.2%, while the index for food was up 0.2% over the same period. The […]
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According to the Associated Press, the median existing-home price hit a record $417,500 for September, while 30-year mortgage rates reached 7.4%. Even with high prices and mortgage rates, a new nationwide survey from Williams Homes reveals what Americans are still willing to pay more for in a new-construction home. Here’s a look at
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2026 — Dr. Pedram Navab, author of The Alchemy of Sleep: The Science, Mystery & Magic of a Good Night’s Rest (Shambhala Publications; November 2026; Paperback; ISBN: 9781645474777), draws on his expertise as a neurologist, sleep medicine specialist, and integrative medicine practitioner to offer the following tips for transitioning to the
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DALLAS– GasBuddy, North America’s trusted fuel savings platform for more than 25 years, today announced that the national average price of diesel has reached a new all-time record high of $5.85 per gallon, continuing to climb and surpassing the previous record of $5.82 per gallon set in June 2022. While gasoline prices often dominate headlines,
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Watch the moon turn red! This will occur Thursday night into early Friday morning.The partial eclipse will begin around 9:33pm CDT Thursday night, with the total eclipse peaking around 11:12pm, before slowly waning, ending around 12:51am Friday morning!These are always a cool sight to see, so grab the kiddos and have a look!
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In celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day on August 22, Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2026 Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, revealing growing anticipation and curiosity among children as they await a visit from the Tooth Fairy. One-third of children (33%) go to bed early when expecting a visit from the Tooth Fairy,
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US Soybean buys by China have picked up following a summit between Trump and President Xi Jinping in May. The Asian nation has booked a number of cargoes (last) week alone, including 238,000 tons reported by the US Department of Agriculture on Friday. That puts this year’s purchases roughly a quarter of the way
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region fell 0.2% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 1.9%, largely due to a decline in gasoline prices. The all items less food and energy index declined 0.1% over the month, while the index
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose serious risks to children. CPSC is also reiterating its warning about serious burn hazards associated with a viral social media trend encouraging children and teens to microwave squishy toys. Squishy toys — including
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved Missouri’s request for a major disaster declaration for 34 Missouri counties heavily impacted by dangerous flash flooding, tornadoes, and intense straight-line winds from June 4-18, 2026. “We thank President Trump for approving Missouri’s major disaster declaration for communities across
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