US Business
Marathon in Talks With Potential Buyers of Speedway Unit
Marathon Petroleum is in discussions with potential buyers of its Speedway gas-station unit, reviving a sale that fell apart in the early stages of the coronavirus crisis.
Month: June 2020
US Business
AMC Plans to Reopen Most Movie Theaters by Mid-July
The biggest movie chains aim to be back in business in time for “Mulan” and “Tenet” releases.
Events
Registration for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States’ Golf Tournament Now Open
(Joplin, MO) – It’s time to tee off! Register now for the 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 3 at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club! […]
US Business
Google Sets Hiring Goal to Advance Black Executives
Google announced a new hiring goal to dramatically boost the number of black executives at the search giant.
Government
The Missouri Department of Social Services is asking for YOUR feedback!
The Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to serving Missouri victims of crime through the administration of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. The primary purpose of this grant is to support crime […]
US Business
Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s to Change Brands Rooted in Racist Imagery
The PepsiCo unit that sells Aunt Jemima products said it would retire the brand because of its origins in racist imagery of black people. Mars said it would change its Uncle Ben’s brand, while Conagra said it was reviewing its Mrs. Butterworth’s bottle.
US Business
DOJ Proposes Limiting Internet Firms’ Protections
The Justice Department proposed a rollback of legal protections that online platforms have enjoyed for more than two decades, in an effort to make tech companies more responsible in how they police their content.
Career Building
Ajinomoto Foods Will Host Drive-Thru Job Fair on June 19
(Joplin, MO) – Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. has several openings for General Utility positions and will be hosting a drive-thru job fair at their Joplin location, 3131 Quail Avenue, on Friday, June 19 […]
US Business
Civil Rights Groups Push for Facebook Ad Boycott
Groups including the Anti-Defamation League and the NAACP, are encouraging big advertisers to pull spending to protest what they say is the company’s failure to make its platform a less-hostile place.
US Business
Which Streaming Services Do You Need? Take Our Quiz
People who cut the cord have a host of streaming-video options, including live-TV bundles and on-demand entertainment. The Wall Street Journal created a quiz that weighs your household’s needs and budget to recommend the best services for you.