US Business
American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million for Keeping Fliers on Planes Too Long
The U.S. penalty is the largest ever for tarmac delays, which the airline attributed to “exceptional weather events.”
Month: August 2023
Economic Development
General Mills to Expand in Joplin, Investing $48 Million and Creating 47 Jobs
(Joplin, MO) – General Mills, a leading global food manufacturer, announced on August 29 that it will expand in Joplin, investing $48 million and creating 47 new jobs at its frozen dough plant location. The company’s […]
Events
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Sets Date to Officially Close on New Building
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri is set to close on its new space located at 1901 S. Pearl Avenue in Joplin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 30. The public is invited […]
Education
Joplin Sports Authority and Ozark Christian College Selected to Host NCCAA DII Volleyball National Championship
(Greenville, SC) – The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) recently announced an agreement with Ozark Christian College (OCC) and the Joplin Sports Authority (JSA) to host the Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship for […]
US Business
Utilities Face a Growing Dilemma: Shut Off Power or Risk Wildfires
As wildfire risk spreads from Oregon to Hawaii, utilities weigh whether to leave customers in the dark when winds pick up.
US Business
This Company Is Nvidia’s AI Chip Partner—and Its Stock Is Soaring
SK Hynix has long been a major player in the boom-and-bust world of memory chips, but it hasn’t historically been viewed as an industry pioneer.
Entertainment
2023 Hispanic Heritage Day at George Washington Carver National Monument Set for September 23
(Diamond, MO) – You are invited to a Hispanic Heritage Day celebration at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, September 23! This free event takes place from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the […]
US Business
U.K. Flights Disrupted by Air-Traffic-Control Glitch
The U.K. restricted the number of flights into its airspace for several hours after a technical issue disrupted its air-traffic-control system.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – August 28, 2023
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Please note that all Crowder locations will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 4. Academics […]
US Business
OpenAI Launches Business Version of ChatGPT
The new product puts the startup in direct competition with Microsoft, its largest backer and partner.