US Business
Paramount Explores Sale of Majority Stake in Noggin Streaming Service
The potential sale comes as the entertainment conglomerate looks to give priority to Paramount+ and Pluto TV streaming platforms.
Year: 2023
US Business
What Happened When Uber’s CEO Started Driving for Uber
Dara Khosrowshahi and other executives realized drivers’ complaints were valid. They revamped the app, helping Uber attract workers and extend its lead on Lyft. Driver pay remains a sticking point.
US Business
Samsung Forecasts Worst Profit in Over a Decade as Tech Slump Hits Memory Chips
The South Korean company said it would cut memory-chip production, joining rivals in addressing the supply glut.
US Business
Tesla Nominates Former Tech Chief JB Straubel to Board
The executive helped the company become the world’s most valuable car maker in his first stint with the firm.
US Business
Microsoft to Pay $3 Million Over Russia Sanctions, Export Controls Violations
The majority of the apparent violations involved blacklisted Russian companies or persons in the Crimea region of Ukraine, Treasury officials said.
US Business
Sweetgreen Renames Its Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, Ending Days Old Legal Battle
The new menu item is now called the Chicken + Chipotle Pepper Bowl.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for April 2023
This month, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) has auditions for their next show and stage their newest production. Find all the details for their events below! Upcoming Show: Funny Girl JLT is proud to present Funny Girl, based […]
Government
City of Joplin Opens Free Tree Limb Drop-Off Site from April 5 to 8 and April 14 to 15
(Joplin, MO) – Due to the extremely high winds, many residents have downed limbs and branches to dispose of. To help with this, the City of Joplin’s Public Works department will open the Free Tree […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Seven Ways For Small Business Owners To Cope With Inflation
Many small business owners feel the squeeze, with the inflation rate hovering around 6%. When costs rise, profit margins shrink, and owners must act to keep their businesses profitable. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, high […]
US Business
He’s a Sneaker Billionaire. This Was His Modest Business Mantra.
‘I don’t know. Maybe it will grow on me.’ As the new movie ‘Air’ illustrates, Nike co-founder Phil Knight’s philosophy was the key to his company taking off.