US Business
The Elon Musk Doctrine: How the Billionaire Navigates the World Stage
The entrepreneur is outspoken on U.S. issues but often more deferential globally.
Year: 2023
US Business
The China Hawk in Washington Rattling Corporate Boardrooms
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R., Wis.) aims to counter Beijing by telling “American companies to act like American companies.”
US Business
Debt-Ceiling Standoff Could Start a Recession, But Default Would Be Worse
Economists assess the damage that could occur in three scenarios ranging from a last-minute deal to a lengthy impasse.
US Business
We’ll Know Self-Driving Cars Are Safe When They Can Handle the World’s Worst Drivers
Call it the Mad Max driving test, a gantlet only a Hollywood director—or a mild-mannered engineer—could dream up.
US Business
Judge Rejects Partnership Between American Airlines and JetBlue
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department’s effort to unwind a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue, finding that their arrangement suppressed competition in key Northeast markets.
US Business
Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Was Too Much—Even for Star Wars Fans
With a $6,000 price tag for a family of four, the Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World closes less than two years after opening.
Government
Joplin Ranked as a Top Complete Streets Policy in New Smart Growth America Report
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin ranked as the fourth-best Complete Streets policy in a new report from SmartGrowth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. Evaluations were conducted using the Complete Streets Policy Framework, a national model of best […]
US Business
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Space Company Chosen to Develop Moon Lander for NASA
A team led by the company will join SpaceX in developing vehicles capable of transporting astronauts to the lunar surface on future missions.
US Business
Nine Rounds of Interviews and No Call Back: It’s Harder Than Ever to Land a White-Collar Job
Hiring for the office set is slowing down and employers are getting picky again.
Events
The BBB Invites You to Apply for the 2023 Torch Awards
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]