US Business
Microsoft Earnings, Revenue Show Strong Growth
The software giant’s cloud business has benefited as the pandemic has forced people to work remotely.
Year: 2022
US Business
Canadian National Railway Names New CEO, Averts Proxy Fight
The railroad operator selects Tracy Robinson, and U.K.-based activist investor TCI Fund Management Ltd. agrees to drop its proxy effort.
US Business
Biden Administration Withdraws Emergency Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate
OSHA said it would continue to seek the private-sector mandate via the regular rule-making process after the Supreme Court blocked its implementation.
US Business
Making a Super Bowl Commercial Is Super Stressful This Year
Omicron’s spread disrupted and delayed ad shoots, sending costs up and leaving advertisers anxious about what tone to strike in their Super Bowl spots.
Government
The White Pages: An Update from Senator Bill White for January 20, 2022
Honoring MLK Our nation began the week by honoring the legendary civil rights activist and preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and although Dr. King wouldn’t live to see his dream come true, he made […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – January 24, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Need help with technology? Our Information Services group is available: 417.455.5712 or Help@Crowder.edu Scholarship applications are now […]
US Business
Ford Shuts Off Orders for New $20,000 Maverick Pickup
With more-affordable vehicles in short supply, the auto maker said demand for the new pickup truck has surged and it is straining to fill a backlog of orders.
US Business
Google Deceived Users About Location Tracking, States Allege
The company tracks people’s movements using information from its search engine, Maps app, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth services even after users turn off location tracking, a lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., alleges. Google disputed the allegations.
US Business
Boeing Expands Focus on Air Taxis
Boeing is investing a further $450 million in Wisk, its joint venture with Google co-founder Larry Page to develop small, pilotless aircraft for short passenger hops in and around cities.
US Business
Facebook Promised Poor Countries Free Internet. People Got Charged Anyway.
Its global program, designed to boost growth outside the U.S., leads to unexpected data costs. The company, which knows about the problem, blames software glitches.