US Business
Big Tech’s New Anti-Hacking Strategy: Trust No One
Hackers keep tricking employees to gain access to corporate networks, so companies are changing their approach to make it harder to wreak havoc once they’re in.
Year: 2022
US Business
Ford’s Latest Supply-Chain Problem: a Shortage of Blue Oval Badges
The car company has run into supply constraints with the brand-name badges and the nameplates that specify the model, important identifiers for the auto maker’s products.
US Business
How the Minions Became Hollywood’s Mightiest Franchise
They’re on Walmart shelves, candy wrappers and dog costumes. They’ve even appeared on a Ukrainian missile. How the Minions got to be everywhere.
US Business
Moderna Booster Shortage Sees Fewer Appointments
A manufacturing-quality problem has led to some vaccine providers only offering the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot.
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for September 22, 2022
Extra Session Underway, Veto Session Concludes Lawmakers returned to Jefferson City this week to continue the extra legislative session called by the governor to reduce income tax rates and address agricultural issues. The income tax proposal decreases […]
US Business
Google Sees Russia Coordinating With Hackers in Cyberattacks Tied to Ukraine War
Evidence suggests pro-Russian hackers and online activists are working with the country’s military intelligence agency, according to Google’s cybersecurity group. A handful of incidents targeted the U.S.
US Business
Netflix Reduces Payments for Some Comedy Specials
The streaming giant is paying around $200,000 to license some specials for two years, instead of writing a bigger check to buy them outright.
US Business
FedEx to Raise Shipping Rates by 6.9% as It Combats Slowdown
The delivery giant says it plans to eliminate another $4 billion in annual costs.
US Business
Activist Investor Looks to Oust Kohl’s CEO, Chairman
Ancora said the retailer needs new leadership after a slow recovery from the pandemic, a sharp drop in profit and the scrapping of a potential sale to Franchise Group.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Homecoming on October 8
Let’s give our support and celebrate Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and its students! The annual Homecoming parade and game will be hosted on October 8. This is a great time to share their spirit […]