US Business
In This Worker vs. Bot Battle, Humans Are Winning by a Mile
Artificial intelligence can’t close sales as well as people, but that could change.
Year: 2023
US Business
Twitter Inc. Changes Its Name to X Corp. and Moves to Nevada
The Elon Musk-owned platform is keeping the Twitter branding but is no longer incorporated in Delaware.
US Business
Inflation Report Keeps May Interest-Rate Increase in Play
Fed officials have signaled greater uncertainty about the economic outlook following bank failures.
US Business
EY Breakup Plan Doomed by Missteps, Powerful Opponents
The deal’s failure has set off anger aimed at Ernst & Young’s U.S. firm, which blocked the split.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s MOExcels Grant Brings Giant Green Screen to KGCS-TV Studio
(Joplin, MO) – Remodeling of the Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV studios is underway with construction of a room-sized-wrap-around green screen. Painting of the screen began at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 6. The […]
Government
Joplin Recycling Center Offering Free Tire Drop Off On May 13
(Joplin, MO) – There will be a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, May 13 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Joplin Recycling Center, 1310 West A Street. Automotive passenger tires, with or without […]
US Business
House GOP Subpoenas FTC for Twitter Probe Documents
Rep. Jim Jordan, the chair of the Judiciary Committee, said the FTC has made burdensome demands of Twitter and its owner, Elon Musk.
Education
Crowder College Inducts 63 New National Technical Honor Society Members
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College inducted 46 high school students and 17 college students into the National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, on the Neosho campus. Students are invited to join NTHS […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Ticketed Downtown Lofts Tour as Fundraiser
(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) is excited to announce the inaugural Downtown Lofts Tour, a ticketed fundraiser to be held on May 6, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. This tour will give […]
US Business
Ernst & Young Halts Breakup Plan
The Big Four accounting firm has ended its efforts to split into consulting and auditing businesses after U.S. partners objected to the proposal.