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Ford Mustang SUV starts a blitz of new electric vehicles DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford is unveiling its first all-electric SUV, marking the start of an avalanche of battery-powered vehicles coming from mainstream and luxury automakers during the next two years that industry analysts said will boost electric vehicle sales. Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:05am

Yogurt sales sour as US breakfast culture changes What's eating yogurt?Despite shelves full of new varieties — from Icelandic to Australian to coconut-based — U. by The Associated Press Published Nov. 19 2019 @ 12:05am

Dunkin' bans the 'double-cup' as it swaps foam for paper The Dunkin' coffee chain said customers will have to do without a "double cup" for their iced drinks. Published Nov. 18 2019 @ 12:05am

Missouri lawmakers frustrated with GM job-retention promises After scrambling to pull together $50 million in tax breaks for General Motors, some Missouri lawmakers said the company is coming up short so far with its promises for job retention at a suburban St. by Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 1:55am

Walmart alters disability reassignment policy to settle suit AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Walmart has agreed to change its national policy for reassigning disabled workers to settle a lawsuit brought by the U. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Sandy Hook lawsuit could force Remington to open books A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits in the aftermath of mass killings. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

United Auto Workers OK new 4-year contract with Ford DETROIT (AP) — Members of the United Auto Workers union at Ford Motor Co. voted Friday to approve a new contract. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Be prepared for Black Friday shopping Holiday retail sales this season are likely to top $728 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City’s October 2018 restaurant inspections Jefferson City’s food code requires food-service establishments to be inspected at least once every six months. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

BizBeat: Sweet Smoke BBQ to fill food void on Jefferson City’s west side It’s fairly common to see a line stretching out the door of Sweet Smoke BBQ in downtown Jefferson City during lunchtime, and owner John Biggs hopes to receive the same positive reception at the business’ second location on the city’s west side. by Nicole Roberts Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Stocks end week of milestones at new highs; Dow tops 28,000 Wall Street closed out the week with more milestones Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 28,000 for the first time and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect Twitter’s new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

S&P 500 ekes out record high after listless day of trading A day of listless trading on Wall Street ended Thursday with another record high for the S&P 500.The benchmark index notched its third consecutive gain after spending most of the day wavering between small gains and losses. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Disney Plus adds disclaimer about racist movie stereotypes NEW YORK (AP) — Disney’s new streaming service has added a disclaimer to “Dumbo,” “Peter Pan” and other classics because they depict racist stereotypes, underscoring a challenge media companies face when they resurrect older movies in modern times. Published Nov. 15 2019 @ 12:05am

Wobbly day on Wall Street ends mixed; New highs for S&P, Dow Wall Street capped a wobbly day for stocks with another record-setting finish Wednesday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 index each eked out a modest gain that was good enough to nudge them to record highs. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Ex-health chief joins warnings about EPA proposal WASHINGTON (AP) — A former top government environmental health official joined health experts Wednesday in expressing alarm as the Trump administration moves forward with a proposal that scientists say would upend how the U. Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

No. 1 milk company declares bankruptcy amid drop in demand Got milk? Increasingly, Americans don’t, and that led the nation’s biggest milk producer to file for bankruptcy Tuesday. by the Associated Press Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Disney Plus suffers some technical difficulties at launch NEW YORK (AP) — Disney’s brand-new streaming service Disney Plus may be a victim of its own success. Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Disney streaming debuts with hit brands NEW YORK (AP) — Disney will sprinkle its pixie dust on the streaming arena today, as its Disney Plus service debuts with an arsenal of marquee franchises including Marvel and Star Wars, original series with a built-in fan base and a cheap price to boot. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Stocks slip as uncertainty reigns in US-China trade talks NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks mostly fell Monday as uncertainty continues to hang over U.S.-China trade talks, or at least over investors’ perception of them. Published Nov. 12 2019 @ 12:05am

Jefferson City business licenses from October 2019 Jefferson City issued 30 business licenses in October 2019, as follows:UHC Construction Services, Northfield, Ohio, contractor. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

October 2019 Cole County business permits Cole County issued 28 building permits in October 2019, as follows.Kevin and Allyse Keeney, 5929 Scruggs Station Road, accessory — garage. Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

BBB Tips: Give wisely to veterans charities Throughout November, Americans honor military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to be careful when donating to charities that emphasize heartbreaking stories of disabled veterans. by Michelle Gleba Better Business Bureau Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am