Consumer confidence saw a sharp and unexpected rise in October. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index jumped 7.5 points.
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Are You Voting? Do You Know The Judges On The Ballot?
Two choices on our fall ballot belong to two judges. We will decide whether they will remain as judges or not.
The Simple Table Trick For Better Family Conversations
A simple strategy using everyday fruit and targeted questions is proving to be an effective tool for breaking through the dinner-table silence.
Data Centers And Reasons Why They Seem To Be Everywhere
Here is an excerpt from an interesting interview on PragerU on September 18, 2026, with the CEO of Singularity Compute.
Starbucks Closes 250 Stores After Profitability Drop
Starbucks announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America. A small fraction has struggled to meet financial goals.
Thayer Town Hall Discusses Infrastructure And Data Center
Thayer held a town hall meeting. The meeting began with a discussion of Thayer’s future plans, followed by a discussion of a data center.
Trump Signs Executive Order Modernizing VA Systems
President Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize data management and sharing between the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs
Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More
the Alton City Council had its monthly meeting. While much of the talk dealt with the city parks, other news was discussed, too.
50K Federal Workers Slashed, Saving $2B in 2025
The Trump administration reduced the federal workforce by nearly 54,000 employees and cut payroll by $1.86 billion.
Thayer’s Town Hall Meeting Allowed Citizens To Ask Questions
Thayer held a town hall meeting on Thursday. Candidates running for various positions attended, ready to answer questions from the public..
Representative Jason Smith Casts Vote To Ban Insider Trading!
Rep Jason Smith has been busy in Washington, D.C., refining the wording, bringing jobs to Missouri, and working through the finances.
How Small Business Owners Can Use Public Speaking to Grow Success
Public speaking skills aren’t a “nice to have” add-on; they’re a practical edge that supports business growth strategies and strengthens the startup success factors that keep opportunities moving.