US Business
China Closes U.S. Auditor as Tensions Mount Over Forced Labor Allegations
Shenzhen Verite, which is affiliated with U.S. labor rights nonprofit Verite, was closed following an April raid on its offices by Chinese security forces.
Year: 2021
US Business
Jobless Claims Fall, Despite Delta Variant Spread
The proxy for layoffs declined last week to the lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic began, showing the labor market is healing despite the uncertainty generated by the spread of the Delta variant.
US Business
Steelmakers Grapple With How to Cut Emissions
Cleaning up one of the world’s dirtiest industries is key to hitting global climate goals, but decarbonizing looks to be costly for companies.
US Business
Uber-Backed Ballot Measure Ruled Unconstitutional
Proposition 22, which passed last November, allowed Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other “gig economy” companies to continue treating their drivers as independent contractors.
US Business
FDA Poised to Give Pfizer Shot Full Approval Next Week
Action could spur more vaccination requirements by employers and encourage more people who are hesitant to get vaccinated.
US Business
Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes Tries Again to Keep Lab Failings From Jury
Judge previously ruled against efforts to narrow scope of some documents in the former CEO’s highly anticipated criminal-fraud trial.
US Business
General Motors Recalls Newer Chevrolet Bolt EVs to Address Battery-Fire Risks
GM is expanding its safety recall of the all-electric Chevy Bolt to include newer models, the latest challenge to confront the car company.
Entertainment
Wildcat Glades Friends Group to Host Family Fun Night
Looking for a night of family-friendly fun? Wildcat Glades Friends Group will be hosting Lions and Tigers and S’mores, Oh My! on Saturday, September 4 at 8:00 pm. The evening will include a showing of […]
COVID-19
Joplin Health Department to Offer COVID-19 Booster Shots Starting Next Week
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s Health Department will offer an opportunity for certain immunocompromised individuals to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week. Following recent announcements from […]
Health Care
PSU Alum Returns Home to Join Freeman Orthopaedics
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System welcomes Ryan Sorell, MD, to Freeman Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine of Pittsburg. “Coming to Freeman is coming home,” said Dr. Sorell. “I went to Pittsburg State University, and my […]