US Business
Disney Scraps Plan for $900 Million Florida Campus, Closes ‘Star Wars’ Hotel
The moves come as the entertainment company is cutting costs, reversing moves by its previous CEO and fighting with Florida.
Month: May 2023
Education
Crowder College’s Managerial Leadership Academy to Host Master Class in Conflict Management
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solution will host a master class in conflict management as part of their Managerial Leadership Academy on Tuesday, June 13 through Thursday, June 15 with the class wrapping up on […]
Events
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to Vacation Bible School with Theme ‘Summer with the Son’
Looking for fun, faith-based activities for your kids this summer? Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will host their Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 16. Kids ages five years and older are […]
US Business
ESPN Plans to Stream Flagship Channel, Eyeing Cable-TV Demise
ESPN is laying the groundwork to sell its channel directly to cord-cutters and has begun talks with sports leagues and cable partners.
Government
City of Joplin Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32 Consecutive Years
(Joplin, MO) – During the May 15, 2023, City Council meeting, it was announced that the City of Joplin had been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial […]
US Business
Job Prospects for Black Workers Have Never Been Better—In Ways That Might Last
A tight labor market means better-paying, more-stable occupations that could provide resilience in a potential recession.
US Business
As Oil Giants Retreat Globally, Smaller Players Rush In
Energy companies such as BP, TotalEnergies and Chevron are shifting to cleaner projects, creating an opening for independent and private companies to buy up their operations or push ahead with exploration.
US Business
For Executives Only, CEOs Amass Billions in Savings With ‘Top Hat’ Plans
The top five executives at 500 large publicly traded companies held a combined $8.9 billion in the plans, according to two nonprofits.
US Business
Cancel That Brainstorm. There’s a Better Way to Spur Good Ideas.
Giving workers alone time could yield more innovation than getting everyone in a room, research shows.
US Business
TikTok Ban Signed in Montana, Paving Way for First Amendment Legal Battle
Montana’s ban on TikTok is slated to take effect next year, paving the way for a legal fight that could determine the fate of a possible nationwide prohibition.