US Business
Ghosn Escape Planners Michael and Peter Taylor Apologize to Japan
Ex-Green Beret and his son expressed regret in a Tokyo courtroom for helping former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan.
Year: 2021
US Business
Government Antitrust Lawsuits Against Facebook Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge ruled that the Federal Trade Commission and states didn’t make valid claims that Facebook engaged in unlawful monopolization.
US Business
Playboy Owner to Buy Lingerie Retailer for Over $330 Million
The company plans to use its reputation as a pleasure and leisure lifestyle brand to accelerate Honey Birdette’s expansion.
US Business
Juul to Pay $40 Million to Settle Lawsuit
The e-cigarette maker has agreed to the payment to settle a lawsuit brought by North Carolina alleging it targeted teens with its products and marketing.
Events
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri to Host 16th Annual Golf Tournament
Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri will host their 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support the children and families of the Monett service area. Children’s Center helps more than 1,000 child abuse victims in our […]
Banking & Finance
Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Second Year of Corley Grant Recipients
(Joplin, MO) – Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the second year of grants from the generous trust set up by the late Bob Corley. Mr. Corley, who passed away […]
Events
Ronald McDonald House Charities to Host 9th Annual Red Shoe Run
You can help support Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States by signing up for the Big Red Shoe Run, presented by Tamko Building Products! The race begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, September […]
US Business
Americans’ Hunger for the World’s Goods Drives Global Recovery
Pent-up U.S. demand, fed by federal stimulus and pandemic-sparked savings, fuels expansion from China to Europe to South America. It also is making some countries fret about inflation and their currencies.
Entertainment
Library to Host Live Zoom Book Discussion for Adults
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library (JPL) is hosting a virtual Book Discussion about the adult fiction title Later by Stephen King on Friday, July 16 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The online […]
US Business
How a Beer Giant Manages Through Waves of Covid Around the World
Few companies are as global as AB InBev, maker of Budweiser, Stella Artois and one out of every four beers sold world-wide. With operations in nearly 50 countries, the company sells in markets facing vastly different Covid-19 situations.