US Business
Why the World Has Gone Cuckoo for Copper
The U.S. and China are competing to acquire the metal, which is essential for EVs and data centers. It is also at the center of a $39 billion takeover battle.
Month: May 2024
US Business
Walmart to Lay Off and Relocate Workers
The retailer is cutting hundreds of corporate jobs and asking some staff to move to large corporate hubs.
Entertainment
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2024 Art on Tap Event on June 8
Get ready for George A. Spiva Center for the Arts’ annual celebration of beers and bites — Art on Tap! This tasting event features local breweries, drink meisters, light bites, entertainment, games, and chance drawings. […]
Events
The BBB Invites You to Apply for the 2024 Torch Awards
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Torch Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits that others […]
Health Care
Phelan Dermatology: Care for Your Skin this Summer with Simpli Skin MD Sunscreen
As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it’s time to prioritize the health of our skin. Phelan Dermatology in Joplin and Jane, Missouri emphasizes the importance of sunscreen in maintaining skin health […]
Education
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases June 2024 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This coming May, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a Yoga in Nature event, Preschool Connections programs, their monthly Nature Explorers program, and their annual Crawdads at the […]
US Business
CBA Reports Lower Profit as Margins Weaken
Commonwealth Bank of Australia posted a fall in third-quarter profit, reporting slightly lower margins as competition remains in the country’s retail banking sector.
US Business
Bain Pursues Takeover of Education-Software Provider
A deal for PowerSchool could come together in the coming weeks, valuing the software provider at around $6 billion, including debt.
US Business
My Mom and Dad Owned Competing Side-by-Side Hardware Stores. It Was a Lesson in Life.
They couldn’t have been more different as business owners, so it was also an education in entrepreneurship.
US Business
How AI Has Already Begun to Change These Workers’ Jobs
A Boston doctor, a marketing executive and others discover the ways AI is reshaping their workdays