US Business
Hidden Fees Exist Because They Work
Four experiments show why “drip pricing” is so effective at getting us to pay up.
Year: 2023
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Celebrate Annual Carver Day on July 8
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day celebration will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, celebrating the life of […]
US Business
Micron, Blacklisted by Beijing, to Pump $600 Million Into China Expansion
The investment by the biggest U.S. maker of memory chips comes about a month after major Chinese companies were banned from buying its products.
US Business
Disney CFO Clashed With Executives Before Stepping Down
Christine McCarthy’s exit caught some colleagues and associates by surprise.
US Business
New Grads Have No Idea How to Behave in the Office
As the Class of 2023 enters the workforce, employers are seeing a lack of the skills necessary to navigate the office. The solution: classes in how to send an email, the right way to buttonhole the boss and what not to wear.
US Business
Drilling Stocks Plunge on Bets for Oil Price Slump
Shares of onshore drillers have fallen steeply after a wave of recent rig idlings, which investors fear could signal a coming drop in oil demand amid a slowing economy.
US Business
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to Show Full Ticket Prices Up Front as Biden Targets ‘Junk Fees’
Two of the biggest U.S. ticket sellers plan to change how they display prices to concertgoers, moves aimed at simplifying the process of buying tickets.
Education
Crowder College’s Adult Education and Literacy Program Honors Graduates and Award Recipients During Ceremony
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program proudly celebrated the achievements of its HiSET graduates, recognized the individuals inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS), and awarded outstanding students, […]
US Business
Fed, SEC Probing Goldman’s Role in SVB’s Final Days
The regulators are seeking documents related to Goldman Sachs’s role in buying Silicon Valley Bank’s securities portfolio while it was working on its doomed capital raise. The Justice Department has also subpoenaed Goldman.
Government
City of Joplin Closed for Juneteenth Holiday; City Council Meeting Shifts to Tuesday, June 20 Due to Holiday
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This closing includes the MAPS transportation services. The Recycling Center will be open on […]