US Business
How Volkswagen’s Electric Bus Went From American Flagship to Flop
The German company’s hyped reboot of its iconic vintage van has been stunted by a luxury price tag, Trump’s trade war and an embarrassing recall.
Month: July 2025
US Business
Yaccarino’s Break From Musk Was Months in the Making
As chief executive of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino navigated two turbulent years of charm offensives and legal threats to stabilize a bruised business—just in time for Musk’s merger of X with xAI.
US Business
Tesla Shareholders Press Board to Schedule Annual Meeting
Under Texas law, companies are required to hold annual meetings every 13 months.
US Business
Stadium Developer CEO Charged With Bid-Rigging Over New Texas Arena
Timothy Leiweke was indicted over allegations that he convinced a rival firm not to compete on the project.
US Business
Ferrero Nears Roughly $3 Billion Deal for Maker of Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes
A deal for cereal maker WK Kellogg could be finalized as soon as this week.
Community
The Independent Living Center to Host ‘Smokin’ for Support’ Barbecue Fundraiser; Registration for Competitors and Sponsors Open Now
The Independent Living Center is excited to announce that they are hosting a Smokin’ for Support Barbecue Bash as a fundraiser on Saturday, September 6 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm! The event will feature live […]
Events
Joplin WIC Office, Chi Chi Mama’s Breastfeeding Support Group to Host World Breastfeeding Week Celebration on August 2 at Joplin Public Library
Joplin WIC Office and Chi Chi Mama’s Breastfeeding Support Group will participate in the World Breastfeeding Week celebration on Saturday, August 2. The event will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Unveils Renovated Cardiac Cath Lab
(Joplin, MO) – There was a time, decades ago, when Freeman Health System Cardiologist Dr. Ryan Longnecker heavily relied on rolls of chest X-ray film to help diagnose a patient’s heart problem. On Monday morning, […]
Entertainment
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 82nd Annual Carver Day on July 12
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce that its annual Carver Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the park. […]
US Business
The Sequoia Investor Whose Anti-Mamdani Posts Set Off a Silicon Valley Storm
Shaun Maguire’s right-wing political commentary is clashing with the culture of his much quieter employer, Sequoia Capital.