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By Associated Press NEW YORK — Country music has become a dominant force, bleeding into pop music’s mainstream. And artists who might not have been previously associated with the genre — like Beyoncé and Post Malone — have recently released country albums. They’ve been popular, but their prospects at the Grammys remain uncertain. Beyoncé’s landmark

By Associated Press It was a single photograph that started Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen on the journey to make “Blitz.” As a Londoner, the German bombing raids on the city during World War II are never all that far from his mind. Reminders of it are everywhere. But the spark of inspiration came from an

By Associated Press The body horror film “The Substance” and an album by Tyler, the Creator are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: “Despicable Me 4” arrives on Peacock, the

By Missouri Independent via TN Content Exchange Three Republican Missouri state senators — including one running for secretary of state — are once again being sued by the man they incorrectly identified in social media posts as being the shooter at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory celebration. Denton Loudermill of Olathe, Kansas, filed

By Associated Press NEW YORK — The downside of high expectations thumped Wall Street on Thursday, and Microsoft and Meta Platforms dragged U.S. stock indexes lower despite delivering strong profits for the summer. The S&P 500 sank 1.9% for its worst day in eight weeks and fell further from its record set earlier this month.

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears its end, the government said Thursday that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve has dropped to near pre-pandemic levels. The Commerce Department reported that prices rose just 2.1% in September from a year earlier,

By Associated Press LANSING, Mich. — Donald Trump is set to visit Dearborn, Michigan — the nation’s largest Arab-majority city — on Friday, according to a local business owner who first insisted the former president call for peace in Lebanon before hosting him. Metro Detroit is home to nation’s largest concentration of Arab Americans, with

By Associated Press PHOENIX — Kamala Harris said Thursday that Donald Trump’s comment that he would protect women whether they “like it or not” shows that the Republican presidential nominee does not understand women’s rights “to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies.” “I think it’s offensive to everybody, by the way,”

By Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have reached the point where they seem to be making history just about every week. Patrick Mahomes becoming the fastest player in NFL history to throw for 30,000 yards in last week’s win over Las Vegas. Travis Kelce sitting one touchdown reception short of

By Associated Press HOUSTON — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman knows how thin the margin of error is in college football. His Wildcats have been in three one-possession games this season and won all of them, including last week’s 29-27 win over rival Kansas. No. 17 Kansas State (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) still has hopes

By Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World Series title. In between came a multitude of

By Metro Creative Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fixing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood. But drivers can still play a vital role in vehicle maintenance.

By Metro Creative No two drivers are the same, and that reality is evident when motorists look for a new vehicle. Some drivers may want a flashy sports car, while others hope to get a great deal on a spacious minivan. Drivers also may be looking for different types of deals when visiting a dealership.

By Missouri Department of Conservation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend one of three skills courses offered at Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Classes are scheduled on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. and

By Missouri Department of Conservation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two flood events and a hot, dry summer have impacted waterfowl hunting opportunities in many Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wetlands in the Kansas City region this season. Waterfowl hunting seasons in the Middle Zone will be open in two parts: Nov. 2-10 and Nov. 16-Jan.

By NewsPress Now Mike Kehoe, Republican The current lieutenant governor, Kehoe has past experience in Jefferson City as a state senator and senate majority leader. Kehoe said his administration has three key priorities: crime, economic stability and education. Kehoe hopes to highlight the need for further economic development that he said will benefit small businesses.

By NewsPress Now Sam Graves, Republican incumbent Graves, who is seeking his 12th term in Congress, currently serves as chair of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Having an extensive understanding of rural living, one of his main priorities is to continue impacting the economy and communities by addressing infrastructure needs.  Pam May,

By Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports Missouri hunters harvested 15 black bears during the state’s fourth bear hunting season, Oct. 21-30. More than 5,969 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400

By NewsPress Now Andrea Denning, Democrat Denning is a small business owner and owns Denning Stained Glass in Platte City. She credits her parents, who also ran for public office, with inspiring her own run. Denning has also been involved in the Platte City Chamber of Commerce, the Platte City Friends of the Arts and