US Business
McDonald’s to Cut Combo-Meal Prices After Convincing Franchisees
The burger chain has been working to improve its affordability, after consumers have recoiled from escalating restaurant menu prices.
Year: 2025
US Business
Duolingo’s Departing Social Media Manager Talks Virality, Anxiety and Mental Health
The language-learning app’s TikTok followers grew to 16.7 million during Zaria Parvez’s five-year tenure.
Architects & Engineers
Olsson and OWN, Inc. Invite Community to Support Aspiring Engineers at Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Fundraiser Event on September 30
Team members from Olsson and OWN, Inc., who are members of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, invite the community to join them for the Annual Youth Fund Benefit hosted by the Missouri Society of Professional […]
US Business
Smartmatic Case Documents Show Some Fox News Hosts’ Drive to Help Trump
Prominent Fox hosts privately sought to help President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to newly unredacted documents in a lawsuit against Fox.
US Business
Target Shares Tumble After Retailer Names a Lifer to Steer Its Turnaround
Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who will take the top job in February, said the retailer needs to revive its focus on stylish merchandise.
Education
Crowder College Names Amanda Taylor as New Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
(Neosho, MO) – Amanda Taylor, Crowder College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, was welcomed on campus on July 1. She previously worked at Three Rivers College, a community college located in Popular Bluff, Missouri. […]
US Business
Scotts Miracle-Gro Tried Playing Both Sides: Weed Killers, ‘Weed’ Growers
The company created a line of products for legal cannabis growers, a bet that for a time looked like genius.
US Business
Flight Attendants Win Boarding Pay, Four-Year Deal, Ending Air Canada Strike
The airline said operations will gradually restart after a deal was reached with the union, ending a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations and hit 500,000 customers.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2026–2029 TIP Amendment 1
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2026–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan […]
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 […]