Missouri's sports betting apps have been live since December 1, but local teams haven't been winning. The Kansas City Chiefs, Missouri Tigers, and Missouri State Bears went 0-6 in December. This is where sportsbook promos can help. They offer bonus bets and promotions to build your bankroll and limi
Kodiak AI has just wrapped up a new debt deal that's a big win for the company. They've managed to secure $30 million in debt financing, which is a significant boost from their previous arrangement. The new deal comes with a lower interest rate, cutting the previous rate by 200 basis points. This me
Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks
In La Salle, a small business venture didn't quite make the mark. Illinois Food and Deli, a promising deli, shut its doors permanently on April 30, just under a year after it opened. The deli was a joint effort by Nizar Tharani and his partners, Pankaj Chaudhari and Nilesh Chaudhari, who had some ex
2025 was a tough year for big-name retailers. Many well-known stores shut down for good. Over 8, 100 stores closed across the U. S. This is a big jump from the year before. Why did this happen? It's a mix of things. Online shopping is growing. Plus, people are spending less. And some stores just cou
Parents in the Washington, D. C. area are increasingly turning to classical Christian schools. This isn't just about religion. It's about finding a different way to educate kids. Many feel that traditional public schools are not meeting their needs. They want a system that offers structure, moral gu
In China, the link between money and health is not as straightforward as it might seem. Recent research using data from 2016 and 2020 shows that how people feel about their health and what their body mass index (BMI) says can be quite different. This difference changes depending on where you live an
In 2025, the world said goodbye to many influential figures in the entertainment industry. From veteran actors to rising reality TV stars, the year saw a diverse range of individuals who left a lasting impact on their respective fields. The year began with the passing of Jack Waddell, a renowned si
Exclusive games are far from being obsolete, according to Shawn Layden, a former leader at Sony Interactive Entertainment. In a recent chat on the Pause for Thought podcast, he emphasized that exclusive titles still play a crucial role in defining a console’s unique identity. This comes at a time wh
In 2025, crypto wallets started to look a lot more like regular banking apps. People used them for more than just trading. They started spending money with them too. This shift shows that crypto is becoming a part of everyday life, not just something for investors. Trading was still big in 2025. Th
