US Business
Twitter Moves to Rejoin Industry Group to Fight Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
CEO Linda Yaccarino approved the $40,000 annual cost to participate in the group as part of her efforts to reassure advertisers.
Month: June 2023
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Announces 2023–2024 Season
This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is excited to announce the lineup for their upcoming 2023–2024 season. With five different productions spanning across different genres, there’s something for everyone in this upcoming season! The lineup is […]
US Business
Virgin Galactic Completes First Commercial Spaceflight After Setbacks, Delays
The spaceflight company founded by billionaire Richard Branson completed its effort Thursday to take paying customers for the first time to the edge of space.
Education
Joplin Schools to Host 2023 Surplus Auction on July 11
The community is invited to attend Joplin Schools’ 2023 Surplus Auction on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 am. The auction site is located at 1301 S. Pearl and will feature electronics, appliances, music supplies, nursing […]
Chamber Updates
Leadership Joplin to Host Workday on Community Project
Joplin, MO — Members of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s (JACC) 2023 Leadership Joplin class will complete the final installation of various play equipment, decorations, and a plaque, at Landreth Park on Saturday, June […]
Construction
Tri-State Area Contractors Association Awards $17,000 in Scholarships to Ten Recipients
The Tri-State Area Contractors Association (TSACA) awarded scholarships totaling $17,000 to ten recipients on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Checks were presented to Amber Duncan of R.E. Smith Construction, who is the Scholarship Committee Chairperson. The […]
Government
City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers
(Joplin, MO) – As the heat index increases to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, friends, and pets to ensure their environment is adequate to endure […]
US Business
PG&E Seeks $7 Billion Federal Loan to Reduce California Wildfire Risk
The utility is applying for cash from an Energy Department program that funds critical projects.
US Business
You Hate Your Job. ‘Rage Applying’ Probably Isn’t the Answer.
Rapid-fire résumé submissions usually don’t work—but even when they do, the next job might be as bad as the last.
US Business
Nvidia Warns of Lost Opportunities if U.S. Bans AI Chip Exports to China
Potential new restrictions on the sale of artificial intelligence semiconductors to China could come with a hefty long-term cost for the American chip industry—and another setback for U.S. relations with Beijing.