US Business
FTC Drops Meta’s Zuckerberg From Antitrust Lawsuit
The agreement prevents the Meta CEO from purchasing a virtual-reality company in a personal capacity.
Month: August 2022
US Business
Thousands of Flights Canceled, Delayed as Bad Weather Disrupts Air Travel
Flight disruptions spilled into Tuesday after bad weather scrambled flights earlier this week, leading to canceled trips, diversions, and in some cases hourslong waits on planes.
US Business
Lyft to Sublease Offices as Remote Work Lowers Need for Space
The company said it plans to rent out around 45% of its office space across four locations.
Events
1 Million Cups Joplin Visits Carthage
(Joplin, MO) – 1 Million Cups Joplin, which normally meets weekly at the Advanced Training & Technology Center (420 S. Grand Avenue, Joplin) is taking a road trip! For the August 24 event, attendees are […]
Events
Visit Joplin Launches New Website to Enrich Guests’ Experience
(Joplin, MO) – Visit Joplin MO has launched a new website that features more appealing graphics, larger text print, and improve ease of use. The site also offers better descriptions and more information about the partners […]
US Business
Musk’s Lawyers Seek Documents From Former Twitter Chief Dorsey
The subpoena is the first sign that the social-media firm’s co-founder will be an official part of the legal fight over the Tesla CEO’s $44 billion takeover deal.
US Business
Ford Confirms Layoffs, Says It Is Cutting About 3,000 Jobs
The job cuts come as Ford slashes costs and makes a longer-range transition to electric vehicles.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Celebrate the Czech Semester
(Joplin, MO) – A small, landlocked country in Central Europe will take the spotlight as Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrates the Czech Semester this fall. The 26th themed semester — an annual tradition that […]
US Business
British Airways to Cut Over 10,000 Flights
The airline is set to cut about 8% of its total flying between November and March, following earlier cuts to comply with passenger caps at its London Heathrow hub.
US Business
Instacart Revenue Growth Accelerates Ahead of IPO
The grocery-delivery company is one of the few companies in Silicon Valley moving toward a public listing in what may be one of the slowest years for IPOs in decades.