Year: 2020
US Business
Six current and former chicken-industry executives face price-fixing charges, marking an expansion of the U.S. government’s antitrust prosecutions in the $65 billion poultry industry.
US Business
Facebook to Suspend U.S. Political Ads on Election Day
The social-media company takes its latest step to combat potential confusion and abuse related to the vote.
COVID-19
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Offering Free COVID-19 Testing on October 16
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin and the Jasper County Health Departments announced today that a community COVID-19 test will be offered on Friday, October 16 at Missouri Southern State University. This community testing […]
Health Care
It’s Time to Receive Influenza Vaccinations
(Joplin, MO) – Unfortunately, the flu is a common illness this time of year. Both the flu and COVID-19 may be more severe in the elderly and those with underlying conditions, but the flu also […]
US Business
Can Airport Covid Testing Get People Flying Again?
Airports and airlines are searching for ways to avoid long quarantines that turn travelers off. How well they work remains to be seen.
US Business
White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion
Some U.S. business groups are pushing back against a White House directive to limit racial-sensitivity training, which has caused confusion for some private businesses with federal contracts.
US Business
Labor Department Questions Microsoft and Wells Fargo Over Pledges to Hire More Black Employees
Microsoft and Wells Fargo were contacted last week by the U.S. Labor Department questioning their plans to hire more Black employees as they seek to diversify their management ranks.
US Business
House Panel Says Big Tech Wields Monopoly Power
The biggest U.S. technology companies have leveraged their dominance to stifle competition and innovation, Democrats said in a report following a 16-month inquiry and called on Congress to take antitrust action.
US Business
GE Says It Received ‘Wells Notice’ Tied to Accounting Investigation
Federal securities regulators have warned General Electric of a civil-enforcement action over its accounting for a legacy insurance business, adding a fresh hurdle to efforts to turn around the once-mighty manufacturer.
Transportation
CFI Celebrates 35 Years Serving Mexico with New Facilities, Expansion of Cross-Border Services
(Joplin, MO) – CFI, an operating company of TFI International Inc. (NSYE AND TSX: TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, announced today a major expansion of its capabilities and resources, […]
