Year: 2021
The companies said the Covid-19 vaccine generated levels of antibodies that were similar to those of younger adults. Pfizer will seek emergency use authorization in the U.S. as early as the end of the month.
Soroptimist International of Joplin Celebrates Organization’s 100th Anniversary
(Joplin, MO) — Soroptimist International of Joplin will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Soroptimist International with a proclamation reading and ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the […]
CVS Makes Hiring Push Amid Worker Shortage, Demand for Vaccines
The largest U.S. pharmacy chain by stores said it plans to add 25,000 employees this week in a single-day hiring spree to prepare for a potential surge in demand for Covid-19 booster shots.
The Facebook Files: A Wall Street Journal Investigation
Facebook knows, in acute detail, that its platforms are riddled with flaws but hasn’t fixed them. That’s a key finding of a Journal series that launched this week, based on an array of internal company documents. Read all the stories here.
Workers End Strike at Mondelez International
Workers at Mondelez International have ended a weekslong strike as union members overwhelmingly accepted a new four-year contract.
Vaccinations Boost the Global Economy, but May Not Cure It Alone
The Delta variant’s spread shows how Covid-19 can continue to slow economic growth even as governments push to get more people vaccinated.
The Joplin YMCA is Turning 130 Years Old — Help Us Celebrate!
The Joplin Family YMCA is celebrating 130 years of service to our community! Please join us as we open our doors to all our friends, neighbors, supporters, and community members to an open house to […]
Taking Action for a Better Joplin
Written by Rob O’Brian, Chairman of Citizens Committee for Proposition Action What do we Joplin residents want for our community? It’s a question City Manager Nick Edwards posed in 2020 and, […]
TikTok Maker Caps Screen Time for Youths in China
ByteDance implements “youth mode” for users under age 14 as Beijing steps up scrutiny of tech use by young people.
Musk’s Push to Expand Tesla Driver Assistance Rankles NTSB
Tesla plans to expand access to its Full Self-Driving system and defends its technology. A safety official says more work is needed and calls the name irresponsible.