While many Americans qualify for a piece of the massive $725 million Facebook settlement, a few groups of people are not eligible to make a claim in the class action lawsuit. The eligibility requirements are fairly simple: You need to have had a Facebook account for any time between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City barbecue icon is joining another Hall of Fame. Gates Bar-B-Q owner Ollie Gates will be inducted into the Missouri Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. The organization, along with friends and family, surprised Gates with the news Thursday at his restaurant. Nine Kansas City-area eateries make Top 100 Midwest … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City leaders are taking steps to protect construction workers after a man fell 14 stories to his death at a downtown building. Jose Rodolfo Garcia Sanchez was working in the old AT&T building, now under renovation, when he fell down an elevator shaft and died. Teens seen on video attacking … Read more
Church & Dwight Co., the owner of the popular Batiste hair product line, has agreed to a $2.5 million class action lawsuit settlement over claims its dry shampoo contains the carcinogen benzene. If you purchased one or more Batiste dry shampoo items before May 30, 2023, you may be able to file a claim to … Read more
Beyond this, though, one of the most important benefits of cloud platforms for generative AI is the way they provide managed access to pre-trained foundation models and APIs. These resources act as a springboard, propelling developers forward without the need to start from scratch. Pre-trained models capture the knowledge and expertise of generative AI experts, … Read more
PRINCETON, Mo. — The world’s largest pork processor will soon close dozens of hog farms across northern Missouri. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice filed with the state, Smithfield Foods will close 35 hog farms in Putnam County and Mercer County later this fall. Three Kansas City Chiefs stars make … Read more
In recent years, B2B digital commerce has seen significant growth in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturers are increasingly turning to digital channels for both purchasing and sales, driven by several factors. According to our 2023 Global Manufacturing Survey, 47% of manufacturers globally consider B2B digital commerce as a strategic initiative to drive customer experience. We talk about … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three Kansas City-area tuxedo and suit shops have swiftly shut their doors. Signs outside the Tip Top Tux stores in Kansas City, Lee’s Summit and Overland Park indicate the locations are closed, though they don’t indicate for how long. Betty Rae’s Ice Cream opening new location in Olathe Customers found the … Read more
Introduction Software project failures are a harsh reality in the world of technology. Despite the best intentions and efforts, projects can unravel due to various reasons, such as poor estimation and planning, inadequate requirements gathering, scope creep, and unrealistic timelines. These failures not only result in financial losses but also tarnish a company’s reputation and … Read more
Kansas City-based Bar K has fetched an acquisition deal that will catapult bold expansion plans. Arizona-based Diversified Partners, a commercial real estate brokerage and development company, has been working on the deal for two years. Now the acquisition is in escrow. Wedding retailer Tip Top Tux abruptly closes Kansas City-area locations Diversified Partners wants to … Read more