US Business
Netflix Subscriber Growth Slows Amid Heightened Competition
Netflix added 2.2 million subscribers in the quarter on a net basis, short of its forecast in July of 2.5 million new subscriptions for the period.
Year: 2020
US Business
Google’s Exclusive Search Deals With Apple at Heart of U.S. Lawsuit
The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit claims that the Alphabet unit misused its power in an anticompetitive manner, potentially threatening a major revenue stream for both tech giants.
Events
Outdoor Halloween-Themed Activity is Now at Joplin Public Library
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library’s Rosemary Titus Reynold’s Children’s Department staff are excited to announce a new interactive outdoor activity at Joplin Public Library – A StoryWalk®! A StoryWalk® is an innovative way for […]
US Business
Uber Weighs California Overhaul if Ballot Measure on Workers Fails
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the ride-hailing operator is “looking at all our options” if voters in the state reject an effort by Uber and other companies to secure an exemption from a law reclassifying drivers as employees.
US Business
Racial-Discrimination Settlements Usually Came With an NDA. That’s Changing.
Building on the attitude shift spurred by #MeToo, employees demand exit agreements permit them to speak out about their alleged discrimination, and companies reconsider confidentiality restrictions.
US Business
Intel Enters Deal to Sell NAND Memory Unit to SK Hynix
The U.S. semiconductor giant has reached a deal to sell its flash-memory manufacturing business to South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. for about $9 billion.
US Business
Universal Tosses Cinemas a Lifeline While Testing New Distribution Model
The Comcast-owned studio is releasing substantially more films to theaters this holiday season as it tries to spur attendance for troubled cinemas—and boost its push to reset distribution norms.
Events
Missouri Lights On After School
You’re invited to a virtual celebration for Missouri Lights On Afterschool on October 22, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, hosted by the Missouri Afterschool Network. Lights On Afterschool is an annual event where […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – October 19
(Joplin, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus: Academics Academic calendar for Fall 2020. Make sure you know the important dates! Priority enrollment for Spring 2021 […]
US Business
ConocoPhillips to Buy Shale Rival Concho for $9.7 Billion
The all-stock transaction would be the largest U.S. oil deal since the pandemic began roiling energy markets, as companies seek to bulk up to ride out weak demand and low prices.