US Business
California Sues Plastic Bag Makers, Alleging Shoppers Deceived Over Recycling
Many plastic bags consumers use everyday are almost certainly not getting recycled, said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Month: October 2025
Health Care
‘The Need is Real’
PITTSBURG, Kan. – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning for a key expansion to the existing Freeman Physician Group of Pittsburgh – Oncology facility. Actual construction to the $14-million expansion began in late summer, […]
US Business
The Auto Industry Is Panicking About Another Potential Chip Shortage
Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia told suppliers last week it wouldn’t ship product after the Dutch government took control of the company.
US Business
Invite to an Anti-DEI Activist Prompts HR Pros to Pull Out of Industry Event
Robby Starbuck, a force behind efforts to end corporate diversity programs, is set to address a human-resources conference in Louisville, Ky. later this month.
US Business
Smartmatic Indicted Over Alleged Bribes
The voting-machine company earlier brought defamation suits against Trump allies over claims it rigged the 2020 election.
Government
Public Hearing set for Oct. 22 for comments on proposed Charter revisions
Joplin citizens are invited to comment on items under consideration by the Charter Review Commission in an upcoming Public Hearing. The public meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the City […]
US Business
Kerstin Block, Founder of Buffalo Exchange, Dies at 83
With a twist on the buy-sell-trade retail model, she emphasized transparency with both customers and employees.
US Business
IKEA’s Yearslong Price-Cutting Bonanza Is Coming to an End
The furniture retailer is raising prices on some products, and working to source more goods in the U.S. because of President Trump’s tariffs.
US Business
AI Data Centers, Desperate for Electricity, Are Building Their Own Power Plants
Utilities are pushing to increase supply, but meeting the surge in demand won’t be easy or fast. Tech companies aren’t waiting around.
US Business
Feds Find No Evidence of Tariff Cheating Among Appliance Makers
Federal officials say they have found no evidence of widespread undervaluing of imported appliances after Whirlpool last month accused its rivals of possible tariff evasion.