US Business
China Leaps Ahead in Effort to Rein In Algorithms
A sweeping new plan to restrain the algorithms that power tech platforms has thrust China to the forefront of a growing movement to curb the influence of giant internet companies.
Month: October 2021
US Business
Some Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Services Restored After Hourslong Global Outage
The problems appeared to be linked to a change the company made to networking instructions for how the world accesses its systems, according to outside experts.
US Business
Empty Buildings in China’s Provincial Cities Testify to Evergrande Debacle
The property giant borrowed heavily to develop in out-of-the-way places like Lu’an. Left behind: buyers of unfinished apartments, Pegasus statues guarding “Fairyland.”
Government
Pekarek Receives Highest Honor from Missouri Public Health Association
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin’s Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek recently received the highest honor given by the Missouri Public Health Association (MPHA) and was awarded the W. Scott Johnson Award. According to the […]
Nonprofit
Rapha International: Grandpa Can Plank!
Many of Rapha International’s partners find unique ways to use their passions and talents to advocate for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Dee and Sal Perconti and Richard Aal are great examples of […]
Health Care
Allergy Pollen Report from Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center
This allergy report from Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center contains the pollen and spore concentration report from the Roger’s sampler for the week of September 21 to September 25, 2021. Daily Averages The following table […]
Events
October 2021 Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! Is Starting a Business in My Future? Thursday, October 7, 2021 | […]
US Business
China Evergrande Unit Flags Possible Takeover Bid
The property-services subsidiary halted trading in Hong Kong. A deal could bring in much-needed cash for its parent company.
US Business
The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, Says She Wants to Fix the Company, Not Harm It
The former employee who gathered documents that formed the foundation of The Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series says that her goal is to help prompt change at the social-media giant, not to stir anger toward it. “I love Facebook. I want to save it.”
US Business
Volvo Cars Is Completing Plans for IPO in Stockholm
The Swedish auto maker is completing plans for an initial public offering, in a deal that could value the company at as much as $25 billion.