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RI Mining Launches New Green XRP & ETH Cloud Mining Contracts — Earn $10,000 a Day and Start Your Journey to Passive Income

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Global cloud mining leader RI Mining has officially announced the launch of its new green XRP and ETH cloud mining contracts, opening the door for investors worldwide to a world where making money is simple and income flows automatically.

Powered by clean energy, this innovative product eliminates the high energy consumption typical of traditional mining, allowing users to earn up to $10,000 per day while supporting sustainability — a true dream come true for anyone who wants to earn while they rest. [Read more…] about RI Mining Launches New Green XRP & ETH Cloud Mining Contracts — Earn $10,000 a Day and Start Your Journey to Passive Income

Unitree Robots Break into Entertainment, Sports and Industry: Company Enters New Phase of Robotics Integration

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Unitree Robotics has always been dedicated to creating fun, friendly, and engaging robots for the public, aiming to bring joy and companionship through robotics technology.

From a cowboy walking the streets of Austin, Texas, to viral livestreamed boxing tournaments online, Unitree Robotics is pushing the boundaries of robotics in modern life.

As a pioneer in civilian robotics, the company is capturing global attention by combining technological precision with cultural relevance – and deploying its creations across entertainment, industry and everyday life. [Read more…] about Unitree Robots Break into Entertainment, Sports and Industry: Company Enters New Phase of Robotics Integration

Inside Missouri’s factories: How automation is transforming manufacturing jobs

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Automation is rapidly transforming Missouri’s manufacturing sector, reshaping job roles, enhancing productivity, and attracting significant investments.

Here’s an in-depth look at how automation is influencing the state’s industrial landscape. [Read more…] about Inside Missouri’s factories: How automation is transforming manufacturing jobs

How automation is changing jobs in South County and across Missouri

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Automation is quietly but steadily transforming the job landscape across Missouri – from advanced manufacturing plants in suburban South County to sheltered workshops in rural communities.

While much of the national debate focuses on whether robots will take people’s jobs, the reality in Missouri is more complex: some roles are being displaced, but others are being created, and entire industries are being reshaped. [Read more…] about How automation is changing jobs in South County and across Missouri

How AI is reshaping Missouri’s jobs market

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Missouri, the 19th most populous state in the US, boasts a population of approximately 6.28 million as of 2025. The state’s largest cities include Kansas City (510,704 residents), St. Louis (281,754), Springfield (170,188), and Columbia (129,330).

Economically, Missouri is diverse, with key industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and technology. [Read more…] about How AI is reshaping Missouri’s jobs market

John Deere invests $13.5 million in Strafford, Missouri facility

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John Deere, the world’s largest agricultural vehicles manufacturer, is investing $13.5 million to expand its Strafford, Missouri “remanufacturing” facility by 120,000 square feet.

Kevin Schrag, the factory manager, sums it up perfectly: “That’s a pretty big deal!” [Read more…] about John Deere invests $13.5 million in Strafford, Missouri facility

Opinion: Why so many jobs are going unfilled, and what it means for Missouri and the US

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In towns and cities across Missouri – and throughout the country – it’s becoming harder to miss the signs: “Help Wanted”. They hang in shop windows, hospital lobbies, factory entrances, and farm gates. And yet, millions of Americans remain unemployed, and many more have left the workforce entirely.

This disconnect between available jobs and available workers has become one of the defining challenges of our post-pandemic economy. [Read more…] about Opinion: Why so many jobs are going unfilled, and what it means for Missouri and the US

How and why Missouri and America is grappling with a labor shortage

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Missouri’s economy, like much of the United States, is at a crossroads. On one hand, job openings abound in nearly every industry.

On the other, businesses – from farms to factories – are struggling to find enough people willing to work. The result is a paradox that’s defining the post-pandemic era: a labor shortage in the midst of economic opportunity. [Read more…] about How and why Missouri and America is grappling with a labor shortage

Glendale named safest city in Missouri for 2025

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Glendale has been ranked the safest city in Missouri, according to a new report published by community research organization SafeWise. The 2025 list is based on the latest FBI crime statistics, combined with resident perceptions of safety collected through a national survey.

The city, located in St. Louis County, moved up two places from last year to claim the top spot, reporting zero incidents of murder, rape, or robbery. Glendale also had no recorded motor vehicle thefts – one of only three cities on the list to achieve that. [Read more…] about Glendale named safest city in Missouri for 2025

Lexington gas explosion kills young boy and injures two family members

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A five-year-old boy has died and two members of his family remain in critical condition following a devastating gas explosion at a home in Lexington, Missouri.

The incident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at a residence near 18th Street between Franklin and South streets. According to authorities, a subcontractor had struck a gas line several hours earlier while installing fiber-optic cable.

Utility crews and emergency responders were on the scene working to address the leak when the explosion occurred. [Read more…] about Lexington gas explosion kills young boy and injures two family members