US Business
NASA Says Moon Will Need to Wait a Little Longer for U.S. Astronauts’ Return
U.S. space agency now plans a crewed flight to a lunar orbit in 2025, and delays trying to land astronauts on the moon until the following year.
Year: 2024
US Business
Alaska Airlines Blowout Reveals Cockpit Door Vulnerability on Boeing Jet
The door was designed to open during a decompression incident but the plane’s manual didn’t say so. Many experts didn’t know either.
US Business
Rent the Runway to Cut About 10% of Corporate Jobs, Lose Operating Chief
The fashion subscription company has established another restructuring plan that includes cutting about 10% of its corporate roles, or 37 employees.
US Business
China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia
China’s overseas auto sales surged to a record last year, on track to surpass Japan as the world’s biggest exporter and marking a tectonic shift for the global auto industry.
US Business
PepsiCo, Grocery Giant Bicker Over Who Dumped Whom
The snacks and soda company said it decided to stop selling to Carrefour after a price dispute. The supermarket chain said it made the decision.
Small Business/Startups
Senegence to Celebrate 25 Years in Business with Special Offer
Senegence/Endless Kiss is celebrating their 25th anniversary and invites the community to join them as they celebrate with a special offer! For the month of January, anyone who would like to become a Senegence/Endless Kiss […]
Education
Crowder College Student Athletes Earn High Academic Marks
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College student-athletes had a combined Fall 2023 grade point average of 3.22 on a 4.0 scale. “This accounts for nearly 200 students in athletic programs,” stated Brandi Arthur, Athletic Director. “Their […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Details for 2024 Art and Essay Contest
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is hosting an art and essay contest for third and fourth graders! Centered on the theme of education, the contest encourages artistic expression and trait-based essay writing. […]
Chamber Updates
Lauren Ferguson Named Director of Member Success at Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to share that they have selected Lauren Ferguson as the Chamber’s new Director of Member Success. “We are thrilled to welcome Lauren to the […]
US Business
Boeing CEO Says Company Needs to Acknowledge ‘Our Mistake’
David Calhoun tells staff that Boeing needs to address fallout from the latest quality problem.