US Business
China Raises Fines on Mintz Due-Diligence Firm
The increased fines come about a year after authorities raided Mintz Group’s Beijing office over allegedly unapproved statistical work.
Month: March 2024
Events
FosterAdopt Connect to Host Inaugural April Fool’s Movie Trivia Lunch at Bookhouse Cinema
Join FosterAdopt Connect on Wednesday, April 3 for their inaugural April Fool’s Movie Trivia Lunch at Bookhouse Cinema! Teams of four to six movie buffs are invited to compete in an exciting Movie Trivia Contest […]
US Business
Tesla, Ford Receive ‘Poor’ Grades in Study of Driver-Assist Technology
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s ratings of the systems—which automate steering and speed—prod automakers to improve safeguards.
Entertainment
Empire Market to Host Market Egg Hunt on March 30
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is pleased to announce the return of their Market Egg Hunt, to be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024. It will be held during normal Market hours from 10:00 […]
Education
AMP-UP: New Program with Kansas City University – Joplin and Pittsburg State University Accelerates Path for Students Seeking Medical, Dental Degrees
Students admitted to a new accelerated med school and dental school program announced by Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University (KCU) will save money and time on their path to becoming health care professionals, […]
US Business
Having Overtaken Tesla, BYD Is Running Into Problems Overseas
The Chinese EV maker is seeing vehicles pile up overseas amid weak demand, quality-control issues and internal tension.
US Business
Alumina Signs Binding Agreement on $2.2 Billion Alcoa Takeover
Alumina said its independent nonexecutive directors and CEO recommend shareholders vote in favor of the proposed takeover.
US Business
Incident on Latam Flight Injures Dozens Aboard Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The Chilean airline says the jet experienced ‘a strong movement’ during a trip from Sydney to Auckland. First responders treated about 50 people.
Construction
City of Joplin Receives Building Permit Application for B&B Theaters Cinema Complex
Building permit applications have been filed to construct a B&B Theatres luxury entertainment center in the 32nd Street Place development. City of Joplin building official Bryan Wicklund confirmed that a $12 million permit was submitted […]
US Business
Behind the Alaska Blowout: a Manufacturing Habit Boeing Can’t Break
Snafus in production mean work gets completed out of sequence. “It creates opportunities for failure.”