US Business
Boeing’s Starliner Launches NASA Astronauts After Setbacks and Delays
The spacecraft is expected to reach the International Space Station Thursday and return to Earth next week.
Month: June 2024
US Business
Vice’s Shane Smith Is Returning to the Spotlight, With Few Regrets
The co-founder of the one-time media juggernaut will host a new podcast with Bill Maher as a recurring guest.
Events
Joplin Parks and Recreation Offers Numerous Family Swim Dates for Summer 2024
Swimmers in Joplin will have two locations to visit this summer with both Schifferdecker and Cunningham Aquatic Centers open for the season. In addition, Joplin Parks and Recreation staff has announced new Family Swim dates […]
US Business
McDonald’s Loses Big Mac Trademark Over Chicken in Europe
McDonald’s no longer has the exclusive right to call chicken sandwiches sold in the European Union a ‘Big Mac,’ an EU court ruled.
US Business
Hanesbrands to Sell Champion Brand for Up to $1.5 Billion
Clothing company to focus on its underwear brands, which include Hanes, Bonds, Maidenform and Bali.
US Business
How to Keep Your Car From Spying on You
New features on cars and phone apps can track where you go, when and how fast—among many other things. Here’s what to do about it.
Entertainment
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Watercolor USA in 2025
(Joplin, MO) – George A. Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to announce they will host Watercolor USA August through October 2025 during Springfield Art Museum’s temporary closure for construction. “Since 1962, Watercolor USA […]
US Business
Intel and Apollo in $11 Billion Joint Venture for Chip Manufacturing Plant in Ireland
Apollo to hold an 49% equity interest stake in the joint venture.
US Business
U.S. Prosecutors Probe Global Hacking-for-Hire Operation
U.S. prosecutors are seeking to extradite an Israeli private investigator from London as part of a probe into an alleged globe-spanning hacking-for-hire operation that targeted opponents of Elliott Management and Exxon Mobil.
Events
Joplin Public Library’s Newsletter for June 2024
Joplin Public Library (JPL) has a full month of programming and events lined up for May! A few of them include: Family Game Night (June 6) Children’s Art Adventures: Collage Maps, Teen Crafternoon, Adult Escape Rooms […]