US Business
Google’s Secret ‘Project Bernanke’ Revealed in Texas Antitrust Case
The program used past bid data to boost the tech company’s win rate in advertising auctions, according to a court filing.
Year: 2021
US Business
Amazon Vote Deals Blow to Expanding Labor Union Membership
Unionization rates are trending down in the private sector, despite an increased focus in Washington.
US Business
Alibaba Hit With Record $2.8 Billion Antitrust Fine in China
In recent months, the business empire of Alibaba founder Jack Ma has come under increasing regulatory scrutiny.
US Business
Alden Clashes With Billionaire Over Future of Tribune
Alden Global was on verge of expanding its newspaper empire with a bid for Tribune Publishing when Maryland hotel magnate Stewart Bainum turned the tables on the New York financiers.
US Business
Boeing 737 MAX Faces Fresh Inspections
A potential electrical fault has prompted airlines to pull aircraft from their schedules.
US Business
Amazon Workers in Alabama Vote Against Unionizing
The defeat of the warehouse-facility union drive hands the tech giant a victory in its biggest battle yet against labor organizing, after a campaign that fueled a national debate over working conditions.
COVID-19
Freeman Vaccination Clinic Open to All Adults
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System invites residents to pre-register for a vaccine clinic scheduled for 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, April 9. That date marks the opening of eligibility for all Missouri […]
Education
Crowder College’s Business and Industry Training Opportunities for April, May, and June 2021
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of business and industry training courses in April. May, June, and July 2021. Computer Training: Microsoft Teams – April 9 @ 8:30 am to 12:00 […]
US Business
White House to Push Infrastructure Plan at Chip Meeting
Ford, General Motors and Intel are among companies slated to meet with National security adviser Jake Sullivan and other U.S. officials on Monday amid a chip shortage that is hampering manufacturers.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s ODK to Host Pet Supply Drive
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a local chapter of the leadership honor society at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), will host a pet supply drive on Saturday, April 17 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The […]