US Business
Twitter Faces Renewed Questions on Future as Musk Tries to Abandon Deal
The social-media company’s employees voice confusion and frustration after weeks of upheaval during the takeover talks.
Year: 2022
US Business
Elon Musk Seeks to Abandon $44 Billion Twitter Deal
The tech entrepreneur is seeking to terminate his deal to buy the social-media company, saying it hasn’t provided data he needs to assess the prevalence of fake accounts, according to a regulatory filing.
US Business
Miami’s Gold Rush: Finance Firms and Crypto Move In, Bringing Strains
South Florida wants to remake itself into a business powerhouse, but is it doing too much too fast?
US Business
Google Offers Concessions to Fend Off Antitrust Suit
As part of one offer, Google has proposed splitting up its ad-tech business. The tech giant’s proposals stop short of the asset sales preferred by the Justice Department’s antitrust enforcers.
Education
Kenneth Heiles, DO, Named Campus Dean for KCU-Joplin College of Osteopathic Medicine
(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University (KCU) announces the appointment of Kenneth Heiles, DO, as campus dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) – Joplin. Heiles has served as associate dean of Graduate Medical […]
US Business
WWE’s Vince McMahon Agreed to Pay $12 Million in Hush Money to Four Women
The longtime chief of World Wrestling Entertainment secured nondisclosure agreements over the past 16 years to keep secret allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.
Education
Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for July, August, and September 2022
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses throughout the month of June. Sign up for one today! Computer Training Interested in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI, or Office […]
US Business
Calls for TikTok Probe Widen, Adding Pressure on Biden
Pressure is building on the Biden administration to make good on its year-old promise to get tough on TikTok and other apps based in potentially unfriendly countries. A bipartisan letter urged an FTC investigation.
US Business
Spirit to Again Delay Shareholder Vote on Frontier Deal
The postponement marks the third time Spirit Airlines has put off the shareholder referendum on its planned sale to Frontier as the carrier holds deal talks with Frontier and rival suitor JetBlue Airways.
US Business
Twitter Lays Off Third of Recruiting Team
Twitter said it laid off 30% of its talent acquisition team, as the company deals with increasing business pressures and a potential takeover from Elon Musk.