US Business
Roblox Users Battle Tornadoes and Raise Pets. Will They Watch Ads, Too?
The online-entertainment company is hiring ad-tech player PubMatic to help juice sales of new video ads displayed on virtual billboards.
Month: April 2024
US Business
Chinese EV Maker XPeng Makes Inroads in Hong Kong, Macau
Chinese electric-vehicle maker XPeng is gearing up to sell its cars in Hong Kong and Macau, part of efforts to expand beyond the overcrowded market in mainland China.
US Business
Tesco Launches Share Buyback, Expects Higher Profit
Tesco launched a $1.27 billion share buyback and said it expects profit to rise in the year ahead, signaling improving consumer demand as inflation tapers off.
US Business
Jack Ma Praises Alibaba’s Leadership, Restructuring
The Alibaba co-founder praised the company’s leadership and the ongoing restructuring in a memo to employees, a rare move for the billionaire since stepping away from the spotlight in recent years.
US Business
7-Eleven Owner Weighs IPO of Superstore Business
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven, Seven & i Holdings, is considering listing its superstore business as part of efforts to focus on its convenience-store segment.
Government
City of Joplin Seeks Citizens’ Input on Revitalization of Ewert Park
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is bringing new energy to Ewert Park as promised with the voter-approved renewal of the ¼-cent Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax. Since the closure of the aquatic center, […]
Education
Crowder College’s Speech and Debate Team Finishes Season in Shreveport, Louisiana
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Speech and Debate Team recently completed its spring debate season competing in the Bossier, Parish Community College Eddie Shell Invitational Tournament in Shreveport, Louisiana. Competing with over 30 colleges […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Sixth Birthday Bash on April 27
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Empire Market is celebrating their sixth Birthday Bash this month! The event will be held on Saturday, April 27, during normal market hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Attendees can […]
Education
Freeman Health System Announces Freeman Health Academy Summer Program
Freeman Health System is excited to announce their Freeman Health Academy program for the summer of 2024! The Freeman Health Academy (FHA) is a week-long program where students ages sixteen an dup gain a better […]
US Business
Four Paramount Directors to Step Down as Company Discusses Skydance Merger
The directors’ expected departures come at a sensitive time for Paramount Global.