• Missouri House attorney says ethics matter on Speaker Plocher remains active

    (The Center Square) – Two days after a House Ethics Committee adjourned after voting to reject an investigative report on Speaker Dean Plocher, R-St. Louis, an attorney for the majority stated the matter remains active. Hampton Williams, the majority legal counsel, issued a statement on Wednesday after several media reports on Monday’s hearing of the bipartisan committee. Williams said he received several inquiries regarding the status of “Matter 23-01.” He also mentioned public...

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    White House will 'make sure gas prices remain affordable' heading into summer, Biden advisor says

    Gasoline futures have risen nearly 29% this year with prices at the pump currently averaging $3.67 a gallon, according to the motorist association AAA.

  • AiDot releases first Matter-compatible air purifier alongside an updated lineup with Matter integration

    Choosing smart home products used to be confusing due to compatibility issues, but AiDot is going all in on Matter, making it easier.

  • Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?

    Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the cryptocurrency's value as an increasingly scarce commodity, or little more than a technical change talked up by speculators to inflate its price. The halving comes after bitcoin hit an all-time high of $73,803.25 in March. But what exactly is the halving, and does it really matter? WHAT IS IT? The halving, which happens roughly every four years, the latest of which is expected this week, is a...

  • Blue Stories Matter

    For years I worked as police reporter for The Washington Times, spending long hours in squad cars in various cities getting to know cops well. Now I listen to nice white people in the suburbs, and self-assured voices from NPR, talking about the police. They know nothing of the world where the police work. They […]

  • Where quality meets affordability.

    SC Furniture and Bedding, has been dedicated to providing customers with top-tier products at competitive prices since 1978. Founded by Ron Chadwick, this family-run business has earned a renowned reputation for excellence in sales and service. Expanding its offerings over the years, SC Furniture and Bedding now includes furniture alongside its premium bedding selection. With […]

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    What's a Carbon Footprint and Does Yours Matter?

    While your carbon footprint is a useful tool that can help you reduce your environmental impact, there are more effective ways to help the planet.

  • Does It Really Matter Which Side You Sleep On?

    If you have a sleeping position that is comfortable, and you don’t have any medical issues suggesting that you should change it, you’re probably fine to sleep any way you want. That said, side sleeping is often recommended as a good thing. Let’s consider all the factors and see whether there’s an optimal side for you.

  • Liberia: Change Of Substance Matters

    There is plenty talk about change without pointing out the kind of change. There is the change in form and the change in substance. So, there is change in form going on, giving the impression that there is change in substance. Therefore, many people think that change in substance is going on, when they hear []

  • What ‘Bitcoin Halving’ Means (and Why It Matters)

    Bitcoin, the world's first and largest cryptocurrency, has a unique feature called halving that occurs roughly every four years. The Bitcoin halving event is a hotly anticipated occurrence in the crypto world, and with the next one expected to take place in April 2024, here's what you need to know.

  • Why It Matters That the Hawkeye Wore Prada

    At the 2024 WNBA Draft, Caitlin Clark cemented her growing legend. The 22-year-old hotshot is a first in several ways, including her painfully crisp Prada outf

  • Why You Can't Afford Most Hotels In New York City

    Why You Can't Afford Most Hotels In New York City Authored by Fred Roeder via RealClearMarkets, On a Friday night in March 2011, I stayed at an upscale W Hotel on Lexington Avenue in New York City for $124. That hotel later became The Maxwell, but sadly it didn’t survive the pandemic and is now permanently closed. Today the average hotel stay in that same neighborhood costs between $400 and $500 on a Friday night. The surge in hotel prices, particularly for upmarket accommodations,...