September 2021 – Page 7 – Joplin Business Outlook

Employee Lawsuit Challenges United Airlines Over Vaccine Exemptions

September 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A group of six employees sued the airline over its Covid-19 vaccine mandate, alleging that the airline hasn’t made reasonable accommodations for those seeking religious and medical exemptions.

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Spire Shares Energy Saving Tips as Cooler Weather Approaches

September 22, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(St. Louis, MO) — The first day of fall is here, and with cooler weather on the horizon, Spire is providing energy saving tips to help families stay warm while saving energy and money. Overall, […]

Workplace Automation Bots Gain Clout Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

September 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The pandemic-fueled growth in the adoption of software robots designed to ease routine office work is making one task a lot easier for chief information officers: selling the idea to their corporate bosses.

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Entertainment

Joplin Little Theatre Mid-Month Spotlight for September 2021

September 22, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is preparing for their first show of the 2021–2022 season! Tickets are still available for this performance, plus, several others. See details below! Tickets Still Available for Clue: On Stage Theatre-goers […]

Inside Amazon’s Department Store Plans: High-Tech Dressing Rooms

September 22, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The online retailer’s bricks-and-mortar outlets could feature QR codes, touch screens and a nontraditional shopping experience.

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U.S. Antitrust Suit Targets American-JetBlue Alliance

September 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The lawsuit alleges that the carriers’ partnership threatens competition, while the companies say they are giving consumers choices.

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The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jurors Hear First Patient Testimony About Theranos Blood Tests

September 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

An Arizona medical assistant described the impact she felt after receiving pregnancy-test results that she said were inaccurate.

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Facebook Oversight Board Launches Review of Company’s XCheck System

September 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company’s oversight board is examining Facebook’s practice of holding high-profile users to separate sets of rules, citing apparent inconsistencies in decision-making. The inquiry follows an investigation by The Wall Street Journal into the system, known internally as “XCheck.”

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Connect2Culture Releases Recording of 6th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview

September 21, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Connect2Culture held its Sixth Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview last month on August 14, 2021 at the Joplin Public Library. During this annual Connect2Culture Roundtable, area arts and cultural organizations tell their story, share […]

Zoom’s Nearly $15 Billion Deal for Five9 Probed by U.S. Government Over China Ties

September 21, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Justice Department-led Team Telecom is looking into whether Zoom’s China ties could make its acquisition of the software company a national-security risk.

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Month: September 2021

Employee Lawsuit Challenges United Airlines Over Vaccine Exemptions

Spire Shares Energy Saving Tips as Cooler Weather Approaches

Workplace Automation Bots Gain Clout Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Joplin Little Theatre Mid-Month Spotlight for September 2021

Inside Amazon’s Department Store Plans: High-Tech Dressing Rooms

U.S. Antitrust Suit Targets American-JetBlue Alliance

The Elizabeth Holmes Trial: Jurors Hear First Patient Testimony About Theranos Blood Tests

Facebook Oversight Board Launches Review of Company’s XCheck System

Connect2Culture Releases Recording of 6th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview

Zoom’s Nearly $15 Billion Deal for Five9 Probed by U.S. Government Over China Ties

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