St. Louis-based financial services firm, Royal Banks of Missouri, set a new benchmark for corporate philanthropy in 2022 by donating nearly $430,000 in total cash donations. With revenue just short of $40 million, this made Royal Banks of Missouri the firm with the highest cash donations as a percentage of its revenue.

St. Louis-based financial services firm Royal Banks of Missouri made headlines for its philanthropic efforts in 2022, donating nearly $430,000 in total cash donations throughout the year. With a revenue just short of $40 million, Royal Banks of Missouri achieved the highest cash donations as a percentage of its revenue.

The Corporate Philanthropy Awards for 2023 have highlighted the incredible contributions made by companies in the St. Louis region during the previous year. Object Computing Inc., Thompson Coburn, Keeley Cos., and Dowd Bennett LLP are among those who have generously donated to various causes throughout 2022.

The prestigious Corporate Philanthropy Awards of 2023 have highlighted the outstanding contributions of several prominent St. Louis-based firms to their local communities in recent years, with companies such as Thompson Coburn, Keeley Cos., Object Computing Inc., and Dowd Bennett LLP all recognized for their generous donations.

BuzzFeed Inc. is set to close its news division, leaving dozens of employees facing layoffs as the company moves to reduce its workforce by 15%. This decision was announced in a memo sent by BuzzFeed News founder and CEO Jonah Peretti on Thursday.

My Pillow CEO, Mike Lindell, has been ordered to pay $5 million to an expert who debunked his data related to the 2020 presidential election. The arbitration panel awarded Robert Zeidman, a veteran software developer with decades of experience, a $5m payout on Wednesday after he sued Lindell over the sum.

The highly anticipated launch of the Starship spacecraft atop its Super Heavy rocket ended in a fiery explosion as the flight termination system was activated. The nearly 400-foot (120-meter) spacecraft was scheduled to blast off from SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica Village, Texas, at 0828 CT (0928 ET) on Monday.

Truist Financial Corp reported a first-quarter profit that missed Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as the lender set aside rainy-day funds to cover for the contingency of its customers defaulting on their loans. The bank's shares were down 1.4% in premarket trading after results.

IKEA, the world-renowned Swedish furniture chain, has revealed its plans to invest a staggering $2.2 billion over the next three years in expanding its presence within the United States market. The move comes as a bold statement of confidence by the company amidst widespread store closures among big retailers across the nation.

North Carolina lawmakers are rapidly advancing numerous bills that would restrict the lives of transgender North Carolinians, including one proposal that would prohibit people assigned male at birth from playing on women's sports teams from middle school to college. The Senate is set to pass a similar bill Thursday, and both chambers have the votes to override Gov. Roy Cooper's expected veto.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) extended absence from the Senate has thrown a wrench into Democrats’ efforts to methodically advance President Biden’s judicial nominees, stalling a key priority for the administration in the process. With 15 judicial nominees already having had hearings but waiting to be voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and six additional nominees awaiting hearings before the panel, progress on this front remains slow.

Tesla shares fell 7.8% lower in premarket trading Thursday, putting the S&P 500 on track to break a dayslong listless streak in which the benchmark index has barely moved. The decline was partly due to recent price cuts, and government bonds rose in price.

Clearlink CEO James Clarke has come under fire after a leaked video revealed him praising an employee who was forced to sell their family dog in order to comply with the company's return-to-office policy. In the video, Mr. Clarke accused staff members of "quiet quitting" and claimed that they were incapable of “outworking” him.

Clearlink CEO James Clarke has faced backlash after a leaked video surfaced online, in which he praised an employee who was forced to sell their family dog in order to comply with the company's return-to-office policy. In the same video, Mr. Clarke accused his staff of "quiet quitting" and claimed that they were incapable of “outworking” him.

Mark Jennings, a county commissioner in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, resigned on Wednesday following increasing backlash after a local newspaper reported that he and other officials were secretly recorded discussing the lynching of Black people and threatening to assassinate two reporters. Jennings, who had served on the McCurtain County Board of Commissioners since January 2021, wrote in his resignation letter that he was stepping down "effective immediately" and promised to "release a formal statement in the near future regarding the recent events in our county."

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is facing a pivotal moment in his political career as a report investigating claims of bullying against him is expected to be published today. The independent investigation, triggered by complaints from staff across multiple Whitehall departments, has reportedly reached the desk of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Thousands of sightseers recently gathered in Western Australia's red dirt region to witness a total solar eclipse, as day turned into darkness for one minute during the rare celestial event. The eclipse lasted approximately three hours as the moon passed between the sun and Earth, casting a 40km-wide shadow over the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef region.

Italy's largest gambling group, Lottomatica, announced on Thursday that it will seek a valuation of up to €2.67 billion ($2.93 billion) in its initial public offering (IPO) by selling shares priced between 9 and 11 euros each. The IPO is set to take place in Milan and will consist of new and existing shares, with proceeds potentially reaching up to €600 million ($657.96 million).

This week's episode of Idea Generation features celebrity stylist Jason Bolden, who has come a long way since his days growing up in St. Louis and Chicago. Now a renowned name in the world of fashion, he opened his vintage shop and accumulated an impressive roster of A-list clients over the years.

On Thursday, parts of Australia went dark as the Sun was blocked out by the Moon in the country's first solar eclipse of 2023. The rare, hybrid solar eclipse was only visible as a totality from a few cities in southeast Asia and Western Australia but was watched by tens of thousands of people around the world via livestreams.

Michael Schumacher's family is planning legal action against German weekly magazine Die Aktuelle over an artificial intelligence-generated interview with the seven-time Formula One champion. The Ferrari legend has not been seen in public since suffering a serious brain injury during a skiing accident in December 2013.

A court in India has denied opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal to suspend his defamation conviction, a setback for the Congress party leader who has been sentenced to two years in jail and disqualified from parliament over the charge. A lawyer for the opposing side confirmed the court order against Gandhi.

NASA has denied that a mysterious flash of light seen over Kyiv on Wednesday night was caused by one of its satellites scheduled to crash on Earth. Ukraine's military administration had claimed the bright glow was due to the re-entry of a 600-pound satellite, which NASA warned would re-enter the atmosphere around 9:30 pm ET after being retired in 2018 due to communication failure.

Seattle-based legal tech startup Lexion is planning to grow its workforce substantially in the next year. The company aims to increase its employee count from 45 to around 90-110 employees within that timeframe.

The Antioch, California, police department faces an extensive audit after the FBI and Contra Costa district attorney's office uncovered racist text messages exchanged among officers. The city council unanimously voted to investigate the department’s internal affairs unit as well as its hiring and promotional practices and overall department culture.

Twitter is set to remove thousands of legacy verification check marks from accounts belonging to celebrities, politicians, journalists, and others on April Fools' Day. This comes 20 days later than initially promised and caps a busy week for Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

SpaceX's Starship, the world's biggest and most powerful rocket, stands ready for launch in Boca Chica, Texas on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The test launch is scheduled for Monday with the nearly 400-foot (120-meter) rocket set to blast off from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border.

Top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee, Mark Green, plans to speak with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after she called the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas a "liar" during a heated hearing on Wednesday. Democrats on the panel immediately requested that Green strike her comments from the record.

Indian shares were poised to open slightly higher on Thursday, but caution prevailed as investors awaited quarterly earnings from major companies amid weak global cues. India's NSE stock futures listed on the Singapore exchange were up 0.23% at 17,693.50 as of 8:13 a.m.

In an ambitious move, cloud integration platform Boomi has announced its intention to acquire competitors and expand internationally under the leadership of new CEO Steve Lucas. The company is looking to be a "consolidator" in the tech industry as it aims for aggressive expansion.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has reported better-than-expected profits for the first quarter of 2023, despite concerns about a global slump in electronics demand. The company's chip margins held up well, with net income increasing by 2.1% to TWD 206.99 billion ($6.76 billion), assuaging investor fears.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to prioritize sales growth over profit amid a weak economy, continuing the price war he initiated at the end of last year. Tesla's profits dropped by 24 percent in the first quarter due to vehicle price cuts aimed at boosting demand.

San Francisco, known for its picturesque views and vibrant culture, has been grappling with an affordable housing crisis that is driving many residents out of the city. In response, local government officials are considering various strategies aimed at boosting the availability of low-cost homes in this iconic Californian metropolis.

The Greater Boston area has seen a surge in demand for housing over the past five years, with prices rising significantly across various neighborhoods. In this article, we explore the top nine city neighborhoods that have experienced the greatest increase in property value within three price categories.

Conservative commentator Matt Walsh broke his silence about a hacker who broke into his phone and stole information during a Wednesday night speech at the University of Iowa. The unknown hacker gained access to Walsh's phone, including his social media, texts, and emails on Tuesday with help from an inside source.

Republican presidential candidate and successful businessman, Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced that he is suing Klaus Schwab's World Economic Forum (WEF) for creating a false perception of affiliation. Ramaswamy claims that the WEF listed him as one of its 'Young Global Leaders' despite his refusal to participate in the program.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced the resignation of his most trusted military adviser, Marcos Gonçalves Dias, as head of Brazil's Institutional Security Bureau (GSI). This resignation follows a report from CNN Brasil that included footage of Dias walking around the presidential palace while a mob ransacked government buildings in Brasilia on January 8.

An IRS agent overseeing a lengthy, ongoing case involving Hunter Biden's tax returns is requesting whistleblower protection to testify before Congress about alleged political interference and improper handling by the Biden administration. The agent claims that information has been reported within the agency, contradicting sworn testimony from a "senior political appointee" and revealing internal lapses concerning conflicts of interest.

An IRS agent overseeing the prolonged investigation into Hunter Biden's tax returns is requesting whistleblower protection to testify before Congress. The agent alleges political interference and improper handling of the case by the Biden administration.

An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent overseeing a lengthy case involving Hunter Biden's tax returns is seeking whistleblower protection to testify before Congress about alleged political interference and improper handling of the case by the Biden administration. The agent has already reported information contradicting the sworn testimony of a "senior political appointee" and cited lapses that involve failure to mitigate clear conflicts of interest in the ultimate disposition of cases.

Dubber Corporation Limited (ASX:DUB), a software company in Australia, has experienced a significant 32% jump in its share price over the last thirty days. However, further growth is necessary to compensate for previous damages sustained by investor portfolios.

The U.S. Justice Department is urging Congress to widen its authority in order to provide proceeds from seized Russian assets directly to the people of Ukraine. During a recent testimony before Congress, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco highlighted that the United States is "leaving a lot of money on the table" with regard to forfeitures.

Memphis, TN - The highly anticipated annual concert series, Live at the Garden, hosted by the Memphis Botanic Garden, has announced that multi-platinum country music group Lady A will be headlining this year's event. The Grammy Award-winning trio is set to perform on September 10th, bringing their unique blend of contemporary country and pop music to fans in Memphis.

Rintaro Tamaki, former top currency diplomat, has called on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to make significant changes to its massive monetary stimulus while there is still momentum. He firmly believes that new Governor Kazuo Ueda possesses the "momentum" necessary for implementing these alterations within a year.

Fox News and One America News Network (OANN) are embroiled in legal battles with Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic, as the networks face defamation lawsuits over their coverage of the 2020 presidential election. Fox News has agreed to pay $787.5 million in a settlement with Dominion, while OANN is being sued for allegedly helping "create and cultivate an alternate reality where...Dominion engaged in a colossal fraud."