US Business
Why This Housing Downturn Isn’t Like the Last One
Before the 2008 financial crisis, lenders barely bothered to verify mortgage applicants’ income. Today, they demand reams of evidence that borrowers can afford their loans.
Month: December 2022
US Business
Bob Iger vs. Bob Chapek: Inside the Disney Coup
The former Walt Disney Co. chief executive undermined and then succeeded the man he had handpicked to lead the entertainment giant. Mr. Chapek told friends that Mr. Iger’s attitude seemed to be: “They work for me, not for you.”
US Business
TuSimple Plans Layoffs
The self-driving trucking company plans to cut potentially at least half of its workforce next week, as it scales back efforts to build and test autonomous truck-driving systems.
US Business
Elon Musk Seeks Additional Funds for Twitter
Ross Gerber, a shareholder in Twitter and Tesla, says he has been approached to put more money into the social-media platform.
US Business
Ford Raises Price of F-150 Lightning for Third Time This Year, to Nearly $56,000
The increased price tag for the full-size, electric pickup is due to the rising cost of materials, the company said.
US Business
Apple Explores Allowing iPhone, iPad Users to Download Apps Outside Its Store
The company is looking at how to limit the security and business impact from allowing the so-called sideloading of apps, according to people familiar with the matter.
Education
Richard Schooler, DO, Named Vice President of Kansas City University’s Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University (KCU) has named Richard Schooler, DO, vice president of the Farber-McIntire Campus in Joplin. Schooler will provide strategic leadership and alignment for the Joplin campus and assist in coordinating […]
Events
Showcase Your Skills at the Joplin Metro Corporate Challenge
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Metro Corporate Challenge (JMCC) is an Olympic-style charitable event in which companies compete in various physical and recreational events. The JMCC aims to promote wellness in the community and build […]
US Business
Bill to Ban TikTok on Government Devices Faces Uncertain Future in House
The proposed ban comes amid delays in U.S. negotiation to secure data gathered by the popular Chinese-owned video app.
US Business
U.S. Places Top Chinese Memory Chip Maker on Export Blacklist
The measure aimed at Yangtze Memory Technologies comes as U.S.-China tensions are on the rise.