US Business
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.
Year: 2025
US Business
Former WWE Boss Vince McMahon Settles SEC Charges Over Payments to Women
The wrestling entrepreneur settled charges he failed to properly disclose payments to women alleging sexual misconduct.
US Business
U.K. Grocers’ Stocks Fall on Cost Woes Despite Positive Christmas
Shares in Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S have fallen as higher salaries and increased national insurance contributions, together with inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates, set the tone for a challenging year ahead.
US Business
Mercedes-Benz Car Sales Drop Amid Challenging Market
Car sales fell 3% to 1.98 million last year in a challenging global market, with top-end vehicle sales weighed by market conditions in China, model changes and weak electric-vehicle demand.
US Business
Ubisoft Shares Fall After Net Bookings Slump, Assassin’s Creed Delay
The stock dropped after the videogame maker said it expected a decrease in third-quarter net bookings and pushed back the release of its blockbuster game for a second time.
US Business
Vodafone Sells Remaining 3% Share in Indus Towers
The telecomms group used the $326 million raised in proceeds to repay debt and increase its stake in India’s Vodafone Idea.
Events
Empire Market to Host 6th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 18, 2025
(Joplin, MO) – The 6th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on January 18, 2025. Judging will begin at 10:00 am. Public tasting begins at 10:30 am in the Lineman’s Hall (Hall […]
Education
Crowder College’s Student Athletes Finish 2024 with High Academic GPAs
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s student athletes are continuing to perform well in all aspects of their college education, both in the classroom and in their respective sports. The fall semester 2024 final grades are […]
Events
Applications Now Open for Joplin Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy Spring 2025 Program
The Joplin Police Department is proud to announce the start of its upcoming 2025 program, Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an exciting 14-week program hosted by the police department. It is […]
US Business
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.