Dollar General struggles as customers cut back on discretionary spending
Dollar General lowered its profit forecast for the year as core customers feel “financially constrained,” CEO says.
List: 2024 St. Louis Labor Day events and festivals
ST. LOUIS – Labor Day is much more than just a final day to celebrate summer; the holiday historically celebrates the achievements of America’s labor movement and recognizes what workers have done to help the country’s prosperity. With that in mind, it’s time to relax and enjoy the great events happening around St. Louis in […]
WWT Raceway to host its first NASCAR Cup Series playoff and Xfinity Series in 2025
MADISON, Ill. – World Wide Technology Raceway is preparing to host its first NASCAR Cup Series playoff race and a NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, a big step forward for motor racing in the St. Louis region. The Enjoy Illinois 300, traditionally held at WWT Raceway in June, will shift to September and become the […]
Governor Parson’s ban on psychoactive cannabis product ban goes in effect Sep. 1
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The executive order Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed to prohibit the sale of psychoactive cannabis products goes into effect on September 1. Executive Order 24-10 was first announced by Parson during a August 1 press conference, in which he expressed concerns regarding the health effects of the substances, especially for children. […]
Google relaunches Gemini AI tool that lets users create images of people
After being temporarily suspended, the revamped tool will be available to top paid subscribers “Over the coming days,” the search giant said.
Details emerge after Viking ship replica sinks, killing U.S. woman
A strong wave was likely responsible for the capsizing of a Viking ship replica that killed an American archaeologist, police said.
What happens if you can’t pay your credit card debt?
Ballooning credit card debt can make it tough to keep up with your payments — and that can have big consequences.
Record travel expected for Labor Day as gas prices, flight costs dip from 2023
An estimated 17 million people are expected to travel by plane over the Labor Day holiday with more than 52,000 flights expected to depart Thursday. The anticipated record turnout is thanks to lower prices as flight costs are down 5% compared to last Labor Day, according to the booking app Hopper. Gas prices are also […]
Italian grandma prays, drinks puddles to survive 4 nights lost in woods
The family of Giuseppina Bardelli, 88, almost lost hope as she spent four nights lost in the woods, but skills learned as a mountaineer helped her survive.
Best Labor Day eyeglasses deals to shop at all retailers
You’ll see extra-clear savings when you shop for prescription eyewear with these Labor Day sales.
