Lifestyles

Opposition is growing to the Biden administration’s proposed crackdown on dishwashers. Dozens of consumer groups and home appliance manufacturers have released a storm of criticism of the Biden administration’s proposed regulatory crackdown ...

Another report has been released that documents a decline in church attendance since the start of the pandemic. An average of 30 percent of Americans from 2020 to the present said they ...

Corporate bankruptcies in the United States this spring, based on the latest reports, with the first five months of 2023 seeing the highest number of filings since 2010. Filings from Serta Bedding ...

A new rule in Missouri regarding controversial environmental, social and governance investing could serve as a model for other Republican-led states. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft issued a rule on June 1 ...

Apple will soon delete up to 1,000 of your photos from a cloud account for iPhone users. Originally launched in 2011, My Photo Stream is an iCloud service that temporarily uploads photos ...

Many people dream of visiting the Holy Land. Did you know it’s easier than you think? You can join believers from across the area on one of two trips in 2024. Readers ...

Bangalore, India — often called the “Silicon Valley of India” — boasts a captivating atmosphere where rapid growth coexists with a rich religious landscape and a thriving technology hub. It’s a city ...

July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. It is legal to shoot them in most of the nation in late June and early July– except where it isn’t. Although states follow federal regulations, ...

Chick-fil-A is America’s favorite restaurant for the ninth consecutive year. It again ranked No. 1 in this year’s American Customer Satisfaction Index, which surveys the attitudes of Americans toward major restaurants. Chick-fil-A ...

Missouri and Kansas are among the eight states planning for the centennial of the iconic Route 66 in two years. When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented ...

Christians who are heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith “flourish in every domain of human experience,” according to new research from the State of the Bible 2023 report from the ...

Summer in both Missouri and Kansas can be not only uncomfortably hot but also potentially dangerous for vulnerable people such as the elderly or those with certain health conditions. “Just take precautions,” ...

In 1913, a US Senator from the Kansas City, Missouri area flipped his vote, and the Federal Reserve System was created. Senator James A. Reed gave us central banking with 12 autonomous ...

Keeping the kids entertained all summer while staying on budget is a challenge that every family faces. Fortunately, the Kansas City area offers a wide range of free options. Metro Voice is ...

Former followers are suing finance guru Dave Ramsey for $150 million over his endorsement of a failed timeshare exit company that defrauded customers out of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that ...

The legendary Pony Express put St. Joseph on the map 163 years ago. In mid-June, riders are recreating the 2,000-mile postal route from Sacramento. “It’s a big-rooted event in time,” Gina M. ...

The key to a flavor-packed spaghetti made from pantry ingredients is making the most of the garlic. We mince our garlic to make sure that all of it cooks at the same ...

A chemical used in popular sweeteners and sugar-free foods can damage human DNA and cause “leaky gut” according to a new study. Splenda is the best-selling sweetener in the United States and ...

Families squeezed by high inflation now are being asked to leave a tip even at many self-checkout kiosks. Many companies, including airports, bakeries, coffee shops and sports stadiums, have now introduced the ...

Sometimes the news is so bad that the only response is to laugh at it, Christian comedian Chonda Pierce said. “It’s a great cultural lesson of what’s going on in the world,” ...

Journey with us as we follow the Apostle Paul on a remarkable experience with Celestyal Cruises, tracing the spread of the Gospel to Europe and beyond. Sometimes a sunset can change your ...

The White House says it will veto a Republican-led House measure that stops the massive student loan bailout. The bill in question is H.J. Res. 45, which criticizes a debt plan that ...

Most consumers believe “sell by” dates are mandated by the federal government but they’re not for most foods. Now, California may join the effort to ban “sell by” in an effort to ...

“Fire in the hole!” Generations of area families are familiar with that cry from the popular ride at Silver Dollar City in Branson. “More than 25 million guests have been entertained by ...

The Holy Land Experience theme Park in Orlando is being demolished after TBN invested more than $130 million in the project. AdventHealth purchased the property from TBN in 2021 for $32 million ...