US Business
Walt Disney CFO, Others Brought Concerns to Board Over Bob Chapek
Finance head Christine McCarthy told directors of her lack of confidence in the CEO after a calamitous November earnings call.
Month: November 2022
US Business
Railroad Unions Split Over Labor Contract
Members of the conductors union narrowly voted to reject a new wage deal brokered by the White House, while the engineers union narrowly ratified the deal.
US Business
Paramount Global Terminates Deal to Sell Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House
The action brings to a close a two-year effort to merge two of the largest book publishers.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Now Offering Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is now offering Inspire Therapy, an innovative method obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment option for those who cannot use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Freeman is the first […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 21, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Please note that Crowder will be closed from November 23 to November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving […]
Energy & Environment
Governor Parson Announces $410 Million in Community Water Infrastructure Grants
(Jefferson City, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today announced the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is awarding $410 million to help Missouri communities improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure as well as lead service line inventories. […]
Events
Parks and Recreation Department Kicks Off 2022 Roll-n-Stroll
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Parks and Recreation and Mercy, are partnering once again to bring an activity challenge to the community this holiday season. The Roll-n-Stroll is an inclusive activity challenge open to anyone who […]
Events
FosterAdopt Connect to Host Novel New Year Celebration on December 30
(Joplin, MO) – FosterAdopt Connect will host a Novel New Year celebration on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 4:30 to 9:00 pm at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Joplin, Missouri. The event will include a mocktail/cocktail […]
US Business
Beyond Meat’s Very Real Problems: Slumping Sausages, Mounting Losses
Founder and CEO Ethan Brown has struggled to manage growth, some current and former employees say. “Pushing back on Ethan was very hard.”
US Business
Amazon Has a Problem: Consumers Don’t Love It as Much as They Used To
Shipping delays and customer service complaints are among the woes that have started to erode shoppers’ long-favorable views.