US Business
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Positive Results but Side Effects
The drug from Eisai and Biogen slowed cognitive decline in study volunteers, but many had brain bleeds, swelling or other side effects.
Month: November 2022
US Business
Horizon Therapeutics Fields Takeover Interest From Pharma Giants
The drugmaker recently had a market value almost $18 billion as big pharmaceutical companies rely on acquisitions to expand sales.
US Business
AMC Networks to Lay Off 20% of U.S. Workers as CEO Exits
The company has been under pressure from cord-cutting as Americans have moved from traditional pay-TV packages to streaming services. Shares of AMC closed 5.3% lower.
US Business
Black Friday Weekend Drew Millions of Shoppers Back to Stores
Americans spent an average of about $325 on holiday purchases over the weekend, up about 8% from 2021.
SBDC Updates
Preparing for Success in 2023
By Kenneth Surbrugg, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Missouri Southern State University In 1987, R.E.M. released the song “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It.” It may not be the end […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 28, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics If your are not graduating this semester, you need to view the 2023 Spring Classes and enroll soon. Make […]
Education
Holiday Open House at George Washington Carver National Monument
(Diamond, MO) – The staff of George Washington Carver National Monument invites you to their Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. This indoor event is free of charge. Stop […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Environment Health and Safety Program Hosts Beauty in Nature Photography Contest
(Joplin, MO) – To celebrate the department’s 50 years at Missouri Southern State University, the Environment Health and Safety program is hosting a photography competition. The theme for the contest is “Beauty in Nature.” Contestants […]
Nonprofit
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri’s End-of-Year Letter
Dear friends and family, Recently I’ve been binge-watching The Umbrella Academy. It is a story of seven superheroes who were instantly born on October 1, 1989. These babies were then adopted by a very disciplined […]
US Business
Biden Calls on Congress to Pass Legislation to Avert Rail Shutdown
The move would cut short a long-running labor dispute between the country’s biggest freight railroads and more than 115,000 workers that threatens to hurt the economy.