Missouri's state income tax, introduced in 1917, is outdated. It doesn't fit today's economy or workforce. The system punishes people for earning more, working harder, or growing their businesses. It's like a penalty for success. Governor Mike Kehoe has a plan to phase out this tax. The goal is to
Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
In a surprising move, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to join a U. S. -led tech alliance. This group aims to secure supply chains for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors. The initiative, called Pax Silica, is part of a broader U. S. strategy to reduce dependence on rival
Medical breakthroughs often seem like miracles, but are they really? Or is it just science advancing at the right time? For some, it doesn't matter. They see both as divine intervention. Take Howard, a retired doctor, who beat lymphoma in 2002 with a standard chemo treatment. His specialist warned
A recent tech gathering in Berkeley County, South Carolina, sparked curiosity and excitement among both students and adults. The event, organized by Ignite Tech Impact alongside Google Data Center and The Watson Institute, aimed to bridge the tech gap in rural areas. Keenen Swinton, a student from G
Retailers often struggle with point-of-sale (POS) systems designed for many industries. These systems don't always fit the unique needs of retail stores. That's where Vibe Retail POS comes in. This platform is made just for retail businesses. Retail stores have special needs. They need to manage in
A crime drama that started off rocky has turned into a standout series. It's now in its fourth season, and it's clear that this show has improved a lot since its beginning. The first season was not well-received, but each new season has shown progress. By the fourth season, it had earned a perfect s
New York City's crime rates have been dropping, but there's a troubling exception: teen crime. In 2025, juvenile crime rates kept climbing, despite overall crime rates going down. This has people wondering if the state's 2018 Raise the Age law is part of the problem. The Raise the Age law changed t
A suspect is now in custody after a fire tore through the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, early Saturday morning. The fire caused significant damage to the synagogue, including its administrative office and library, where several Torahs were either destroyed or damaged. Fortunately
The gut and heart have a special bond. Scientists are digging deep to understand how tiny creatures living in our gut affect our heart health. But it's not easy. Different animals and people have different gut creatures. This makes it tough to find clear answers. Rodents are like the lab heroes. Th
