US Business
How Chevron Got Caught in the Clash Between the U.S. and Venezuela
Chief Executive Mike Wirth has orchestrated a yearslong campaign to keep the Latin American country open for oil production.
Year: 2025
US Business
Disney Channels Go Dark on YouTube TV
YouTube TV dropped ESPN, ABC and other channels after a new deal couldn’t be reached.
US Business
Cities Across the U.S. Are Putting Robots to Work
Robots are starting to do jobs like firefighting, lawn mowing and beach cleaning, among other things.
US Business
Amazon Shares Surge on 13% Revenue Jump, Strong Cloud Sales
The e-commerce giant said Amazon Web Services is growing at its fastest rate since 2022, driven by AI. Shares surged in after-hours trading.
Education
Joplin High School Art Students Create Halloween Costumes for NICU Babies at Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – A Tootsie Roll candy. A construction worker. A bag of popcorn. French fries. These were just a few of the adorable costumes Freeman Health System’s tiniest patients were sporting on October 29 […]
US Business
Coinbase Global Third-Quarter Sales Climb as Trading Volumes Rise
The cryptocurrency marketplace posted a profit of $437.1 million in the third quarter, compared with $75.5 million a year earlier.
US Business
Navan Shares Fall 20% in Biggest IPO During Shutdown
The software firm became the largest company to go public during the government shutdown—and furlough of SEC staffers.
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Presents ‘Mutts Gone Nuts’ on November 8; Hosting Pet Supply Drive to Benefit Joplin Humane Society
Join Connect2Culture on Saturday, November 8 for a fun-filled, family-friendly comedy event featuring some funny furry, four-legged friends during Mutts Gone Nuts! Also, until November 8, drop off dry and wet dog/cat food, cat litter, treats, household […]
Government
City of Joplin Celebrates Ground Breaking to Kick Off Ewert Park Renovations
City of Joplin officials and community members joined Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce members on October 28, 2025, to celebrate the upcoming renovation of Ewert Park with a groundbreaking. Members of East Town served with […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Names Dr. Lee Harwell as New Chief Medical Officer
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Fry announced on October 28, 2025, a key change to the Freeman leadership team, with Dr. Lee Harwell named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) […]