US Business
Why New Cars Are in Shorter Supply
Increased demand and a dearth of key parts like semiconductors are leaving shoppers with fewer options when they visit dealership lots.
Month: April 2021
US Business
Travel Boom Coming, Expedia CEO Says: ‘Hotels Will Come Screaming Back’
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern, named to the role last spring in the depths of the pandemic, now is leading the company as it cuts thousands of jobs, streamlines operations and gears up for travel’s big bounce back.
US Business
These Technologies Could Hold Back Business Travel Indefinitely
The rise of Zoom studios and FaceTime tours—not to mention specially designed robots—suggest a new reality for business-to-business dealings even in the most hands-on of industries: manufacturing.
US Business
TikTok Turns Average Joes Into Stars. Then What?
Because of the way the video service promotes programming, repeat success can prove elusive, even for creators who have gone viral in the past.
US Business
NASA Picks SpaceX to Build New Lunar Lander
The decision is the latest in a string of lunar-related wins for the Elon Musk-controlled company.
Education
Rob Mallory Named Missouri Southern State University’s Director of Athletics
(Joplin, MO) – Rob Mallory has been named director of athletics for Missouri Southern State University. Mallory, who will start on July 1, will become Missouri Southern’s sixth athletics director. Mallory comes from Kentucky Wesleyan, a […]
US Business
Boeing 737 MAX Electrical Problem Affects More Locations on Aircraft
A potential electrical problem that led airlines to pull dozens of the plane maker’s 737 MAX jets from service last week affects more areas of the flight deck than previously known, Boeing said.
Banking & Finance
DIY Home Makeover Tips – A Spin on Spending
It’s the cozy season, which means we’re all spending more time at home. So, why not take this time to make some inexpensive changes to your space? Adding trim to any room makes it look […]
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for April 2021
Meet Ann Lile JLT’s New Office Manager Beginning sometime around the middle of May. Ann will take charge of the duties of the Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) office/box office. Cecie Fritz is retiring and looking […]
Health Care
Mercy Update – April 2021
This month’s update from Mercy Hospital Joplin includes: Safe Preventative Care at Mercy Mercy Free Weight Loss Seminar Mercy “Featured Providers” with Mercy Kids Pediatricians Dr. Joseph Mayo, MD, PhD and Dr. Krishna Kosuru, MD. COVID-19 Vaccination […]