US Business
Before Air India Crash, Soaring Demand for Travel Put Strain on Indian Pilots
A boom in air travel in India meant pilots were often hitting the maximum hours allowed to fly, sometimes with insufficient rest.
Month: August 2025
US Business
America’s Most Popular Furniture Brands Face More Tariffs
Shares in Wayfair, RH and Williams-Sonoma fell Monday. The White House clarified that the furniture-import probe has been under way since March.
US Business
The Costly Ingredient That Big Food Companies Are Processing: MAHA
Kellogg’s buyer weighs RFK Jr.’s attack on artificial dye and processed food. The ‘Food Babe’ targets the CEO.
US Business
A Local Ice-Cream Chain Shows What American Brands Are Doing Wrong in China
Priced at $4 a cup, less than Häagen-Dazs, Mr. Wild Man’s made-in-the-store gelato has shot ahead of its General Mills-owned rival in the past two years.
US Business
Perplexity Is Launching a New Revenue-Share Model for Publishers
Media companies will get paid out of a $42.5 million pool when their articles are used by Perplexity’s web browser.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Gives Update on Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.
(Fort Scott, KS) – In the past 30 days, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. has achieved several significant milestones, bringing the six-bed emergency department and 10-bed acute care hospital closer to fruition. The multi-million-dollar project […]
Community
Visit Joplin Releases Lineup of September 2025 Events
What is a slang word for “nothing?” Well, “nix,” “nada,” and “zilch” come to mind. But, for September happenings in Joplin, no slang description is necessary. “September is a very busy month for local events. In […]
US Business
Amazon’s Big Bet on Groceries Isn’t a Knockout Blow for Rivals
The e-commerce giant is expanding significantly, but Instacart, DoorDash and Walmart have competitive strengths of their own.
US Business
Alcon Shares Fall After Guidance Trim on U.S. Trade Tariff Hit
The Swiss eye-care giant said it expects a $100 million hit from tariffs this year.
US Business
Keurig Dr Pepper Strikes $18 Billion Deal for JDE Peet’s
The combined company plans to later separate its coffee and beverage units, essentially unwinding the 2018 merger that brought together Keurig and Dr Pepper. Shares in JDE Peet surged.