KANSAS CITY – The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region decreased 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported. Energy prices fell 2.1 percent, led by declining gasoline prices. The index for all items less food and energy remained unchanged in December, while […]
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LENEXA, KANSAS – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to announce significant progress remediating lead-contaminated properties throughout EPA Region 7, marking more environmental cleanup milestones in the nation’s heartland. During 2025, EPA Region 7 cleaned up over 775 residential properties and removed 1,098,965 cubic yards of waste. “The work EPA Region 7 staff completed
DALLAS, TX – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, today released its 2026 Fuel Price Outlook, forecasting the yearly national average price of gasoline to fall back below $3 per gallon for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. The yearly U.S. average is projected to be $2.97
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WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide crackdown resulted in over 205 child victims being located and the arrests of over 293 child sexual abuse offenders. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A new analysis reveals that Delaware is experiencing the highest rate of holiday-season theft-from-building incidents per capita across the U.S., a trend largely attributed to increased porch-piracy activity during the Christmas package-delivery surge. The research, conducted by personal injury law firm Simmrin Law Group, analyzed theft-from-building reports from 2020 to 2024
KANSAS CITY — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region increased 3.0 percent for the 12 months ending in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 2.8 percent over the year, and energy prices advanced 6.4
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WASHINGTON – As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fires. If you lose power, use a generator safely. Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to prioritize safety during the holiday season. Shop only from trusted stores and online retailers to protect your family from common holiday-related hazards. Most unsafe or counterfeit products sold through unverified third-party sites can come from foreign countries such as China and can have
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Able Groupe Inc., a company that sold infant formula on the website LittleBundle.com, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges for smuggling European infant formula and importing it into the United States in violation of FDA’s Prior Notice Requirements. According to court documents, Able Groupe, which also did business as Little
