US Business
Trump Administration Targets Tech Firms as It Cuts More Contracts
Officials are expanding the review of federal contracts beyond consulting firms and entering a new phase focused on tech companies.
Month: May 2025
US Business
It’s Summer Vacation Time. Tourists Are Saying No to America.
Overseas travelers are demonstrating their ire at the U.S. by taking their tourism dollars elsewhere.
US Business
Trump Says Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Will Double to 50%
The president said U.S. Steel, which is in a deal to be taken over by Tokyo-based Nippon Steel, will remain U.S.-controlled.
US Business
She Always Felt Like an Outsider. Now It’s This CEO’s Superpower.
Funko chief Cynthia Williams strikes a Wonder Woman pose before tough meetings. She bets she can boost sales by tapping into sports fans.
US Business
PBS Sues Trump Administration Over Plan to Pull Funding
The public TV group joins National Public Radio in opposing the president’s executive order.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host June 2025 WineShare at ALLO Fiber
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their June WineShare event on Friday, June 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at ALLO Fiber. This WineShare will be held in an all-new location, located […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Celebrates Dozens of New Graduate Nurses During Special Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – Nearly 30 nurses were warmly welcomed into the Freeman Health System fold Tuesday night during a graduation ceremony that’s unique to this area. Resembling athletic signing day celebrations often seen at high […]
Banking & Finance
Great Southern Bank Announces Leadership Changes
(Springfield, MO) – Great Southern Bank is pleased to announce two leadership changes that reflect the company’s commitment to fostering talent and ensuring continued excellence in navigating the evolving financial landscape. Bryan Tiede, formerly vice […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for June 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for June 2025. Other listings could be […]
US Business
EOG Resources to Buy Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 Billion
EOG Resources has agreed to buy Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion, extending its acreage in Ohio’s Utica Shale.