US Business
Discovery CEO Got Options Valued at $190 Million on Eve of AT&T Deal
David Zaslav is expected to run the newly combined media firm, and received the award as part of a new employment contract.
Year: 2021
US Business
Colonial Pipeline CEO Tells Why He Paid Hackers a $4.4 Million Ransom
Joseph Blount told the Journal that he authorized the payment because executives were unsure how badly the cyberattack had breached its systems or how long it would take to bring the pipeline back.
Government
Operating Hours for Schifferdecker Aquatic Center Announced
(Joplin, MO) – Memorial Day weekend marks the kickoff of the summer swim season in Joplin. As many cities nationwide, Joplin’s Parks and Recreation department is experiencing lifeguard staffing challenges causing pool operations to be […]
US Business
Embattled Chinese Property Tycoon Turns to Electric Cars. Cue $87 Billion Valuation.
Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin hasn’t sold any cars yet and his real-estate empire is groaning with debt. But his electric vehicle startup recently notched an $87 billion market cap.
US Business
AT&T Gets a Do-Over
The telecom giant’s media retreat will pare debt and focus spending on competition with a newly empowered T-Mobile.
US Business
Shipments Delayed: Ocean Carrier Shipping Times Surge in Supply-Chain Crunch
Cargo ships have been delivering their loads later than ever this year, adding to the supply-chain woes that are undercutting efforts by retailers and manufacturers to capitalize on resurgent economic demand.
US Business
House Committee Takes On Pricing, Patents for Top-Selling Drug Humira
AbbVie’s pricing practices for some of its top-selling medicines faced fresh scrutiny from federal lawmakers Tuesday, the latest effort by members of Congress probing the cost of prescription drugs.
Events
Freeman Celebrates National EMS Week
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System thanks emergency medical services (EMS) workers for their vital role in healthcare, always on-call 24/7. In a medical emergency, time is a critical factor, and families depend on EMS […]
US Business
Home Depot Sales Surge, Extending Growth During Pandemic
The home-improvement retailer’s same-store sales rose 31% in latest quarter as growth in demand that began with the pandemic continued into 2021.
Uncategorized
Joplin’s Recovery from 2011 Tornado Named Public Works Project of the Year
The massive public infrastructure recovery following the devastating Joplin tornado one decade ago has been recognized as a Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA). Elected officials for the City of […]