US Business
Delta Variant Threatens Small Businesses as It Slows Return-to-Office Plans
Many big employers now intend to keep staffers home after Labor Day, in a new blow to the shops, retailers and restaurants that rely on them.
Month: August 2021
US Business
Axel Springer in Talks to Buy Ownership Stake in Politico
Talks between Politico and Berlin-based Axel Springer also include the possibility of a full buyout.
Entertainment
Final Summer Bash This Week at Third Thursday
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and Ajinomoto Foods welcomes the community to Main Street for August’s Third Thursday! As summer draws to a close, Ajinomoto Foods is sponsoring this month’s event and giving […]
US Business
Bezos’ Space Company Escalates Push for Moon Vehicle Work
A Blue Origin affiliate has sued the federal government over NASA’s decision to award a sole contract for the lunar lander to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
US Business
T-Mobile Investigates Data Breach
The U.S. wireless operator said it is determining whether customers’ personal information was accessed by hackers.
US Business
Tesla’s Autopilot System Is Subject of Safety Probe
The NHTSA said that it had identified 11 crashes since early 2018 in which a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot system struck one or more vehicles involved in an emergency-response situation.
US Business
Pfizer, BioNTech Seek FDA Clearance for Covid-19 Booster
Data from an early-stage study shows that a third vaccine dose offers a higher level of protection, the companies say.
Education
Missouri Southern State University CAPS Program to Merge Education and Industry
(Joplin, MO) – The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a national model for collaboration between local school districts, higher education and industry. Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) CAPS program is set to serve […]
US Business
Hyatt Plans to Buy Apple Leisure Group From KKR and KSL Capital for $2.7 Billion
The transaction is the latest sign of optimism about a return to vacation travel even as the U.S. economy continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
US Business
The Delta Variant Is Already Leaving Its Mark on Business
The Covid-19 variant is damping consumer demand and raising costs for business after a spring and summer that seemed to promise a rapid recovery. The unanswered question: Is this a stumble or a fall?