US Business
Colonial Pipeline’s Recovery From Hack Not Yet Complete
CEO Joseph Blount told lawmakers that work on the company’s computer systems continues, and he defended his decision to pay ransom to the hackers.
Month: June 2021
US Business
One Oil Company’s Rocky Path to Renewable Energy
Ørsted spent years transitioning away from oil and gas. Now, it is the world’s largest developer of offshore wind energy. The pivot holds lessons for major oil producers targeting solar and wind power.
Banking & Finance
Cryptocurrency: What It Is, If You Should Own It, And How To Incorporate It In Your Estate
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm Even those who pay only passive attention to financial news cannot help but have heard that the value of Bitcoin has spiked. The flagship cryptocurrency […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – June 7, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester is open now! Schedule an appointment with your advisor to get […]
US Business
U.S. Retrieves Millions Paid to Colonial Pipeline Hackers
Officials said they had recovered roughly $2.3 million in digital currency paid to release the pipeline from a ransomware attack that prompted the shutdown of the main conduit for gasoline and diesel fuel to the U.S. East Coast.
US Business
The Big Changes Coming to Your iPhone, iPad and Mac This Fall
FaceTime gets Zoom-like talents, and there are more iOS and watch features designed to increase focus and reduce stress.
US Business
Apple’s Tim Cook Kicks Off WWDC by Doubling Down on Privacy
The annual Apple conference for software developers began amid thorny relations with some tech companies and app developers.
Education
Graduation Day for Leffen Center Preschool Students
(Joplin, MO) – Five preschool students of Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism are celebrating their graduation. A ceremony on Friday, June 4 featured the young students in caps and gowns, who received diplomas. […]
US Business
First Alzheimer’s Drug to Slow Disease Is Approved by FDA
The approval of the Biogen drug, which has the molecular name aducanumab and will be sold as Aduhelm, marked a watershed in Alzheimer’s drug research after billions of dollars in investment.
COVID-19
Missouri Chamber Releases Return to Work Guide
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s popular Return to Work guide is now updated to include the latest CDC guidance on workplace COVID-19 policy regarding fully vaccinated employees. In addition to the obvious health […]