Year: 2020
US Business
Facebook is moving to curb internal debate around divisive political and social topics, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said, after a spate of disputes and criticism that has fueled discord among staffers.
US Business
Moderna’s Covid-19 Vaccine Study Results Could Come in Late October
A large, pivotal study of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine could yield a preliminary answer about whether the shot works safely as early as October, though it’s more likely to be November, the company’s leader said.
Data
COVID-19 Missouri Economy Indicators
The newest issue of the Missouri Economy Indicators is now available. Issue 13 explores how online job postings in Missouri have changed overtime in response to COVID-19. Access the brief here or view our full […]
US Business
Trump Officials Push for U.S. Majority Control of TikTok
Trump administration officials are looking to give American investors a majority share of the company that will take over the Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Snowflake’s Stock Price Soars in IPO
Snowflake’s shares made their debut at $245 a share on their first day of trading, more than double the IPO price.
US Business
iOS 14 Review: Your iPhone Will Look Completely Different Now, if You Want
Apple’s latest mobile operating system has widgets and other tricks for people looking to give their iPhone a facelift.
Entertainment
Fall Kickoff To Be Held In Lieu Of Third Thursday
(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) welcomes the autumn season by hosting the Fall Kickoff & Evening Shopping event that will be held in Downtown Joplin on September 17 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm […]
US Business
Trump’s Promise to Revive Coal Thwarted by Falling Demand, Cheaper Alternatives
Coal companies experienced a brief renaissance during the first two years of Mr. Trump’s term. U.S. coal output and consumption are now on pace to decline at faster annual rates, on average, under President Trump than under President Obama. Still, many in the industry fear things would be even worse under a President Biden.
Events
Freeman Invites You to Participate in World Patient Safety Day
(Joplin, MO) – The global pandemic has reminded us all of the importance of safety for both patients and healthcare workers. It’s a topic that brings together prominent voices like former President Bill Clinton and […]
US Business
FAA, Boeing Blasted Over 737 MAX Failures in Democratic Report
A report from House Democrats reveals details of how Boeing design errors, lax government oversight and lack of transparency by the plane maker and regulators set the stage for two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
