US Business
What’s Next for Microsoft, Activision After U.K. Rejects Deal
Regulatory scrutiny had always been high around the world, and now the companies may need to find a Plan B.
Year: 2023
US Business
Jeep Maker to Offer Buyouts to Hourly, Salaried Workers
Stellantis will offer voluntary separation packages as it trims costs to fund its transition to electric vehicles.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Collect (and Avoid) Unpaid Invoices
As a small business owner, avoiding the occasional unpaid invoice is nearly impossible. But you don’t need to accept this as a cost of doing business. There are plenty of ways to take action so […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Choral Society Spring Concert to Take Place on May 7
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Choral Society will perform its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, May 7, 3:00 pm at the First Community Church, 2007 E 15th Street, in Joplin. The concert […]
US Business
Tucker Carlson’s Vulgar, Offensive Messages About Colleagues Helped Seal His Fate at Fox News
The prime-time host called a senior executive the c-word in a redacted missive, and the network grew wary of further possible embarrassment.
US Business
TikTok Ban in Montana Faces Speed Bump as Governor Seeks Changes
Gov. Greg Gianforte is requesting amendments to the bill to broaden it to all social-media apps that provide certain data to foreign adversaries.
US Business
Microsoft Revenue Growth Stays Low as Economic Concerns Hurt Demand
The software giant’s cloud-computing business has decelerated as companies become more cautious.
US Business
Google Ad Revenue Drops for Second Straight Quarter
The search giant is trying to jump-start growth amid a volatile digital ad market and competition in AI. The company also announced plans to buy back as much as $70 billion of stock.
Entertainment
Iconic Joplin LEGO Recreations Now on Display
The Joplin Public Library’s Teen Department has participated in an exciting opportunity highlighting local history research and STEM skills. Iconic Joplin is a contest in which teams of 12–16 year-olds study a Joplin-area landmark and […]
US Business
IKEA Redesigns Its Bestsellers, Starting With the Billy Bookcase
With inflation squeezing customers and material and shipping prices up, the company took products back to the drawing board to cut costs.