US Business
Fired Thinking Machines Co-Founder Had Undisclosed Relationship With Colleague
In an internal message, CEO Mira Murati said Barret Zoph had issues with performance and conduct. Zoph has rejoined OpenAI.
Month: January 2026
US Business
Rail Regulator Sends $71.5 Billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal Back for Redo
The Surface Transportation Board has said that the application is incomplete and is inviting the companies to revise and resubmit it.
US Business
Fox Went All In on Live Programming. It’s Paying Off.
Big brands are returning to Fox News, contributing to a run-up in its parent company’s shares that has validated a series of contrarian bets on the future of entertainment.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Volunteer Expo Event at Empire Market on January 22
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their annual Volunteer Expo event on Thursday, January 22, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Empire Market (931 E 4th St). This event is […]
US Business
Supreme Court to Hear Bayer’s Challenge to Roundup Weedkiller Cases
High court gives company hope in its effort to mitigate long-running litigation that has cost it billions of dollars.
Events
Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event on January 20
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop as they present checks to the organizations who are the beneficiaries of […]
Banking & Finance
Forvis Mazars to Host Economic Update and 2026 Outlook on February 5
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they share investment updates and an outlook for the year ahead! Topics include the current state of the economy, financial market trends, broad asset class returns, and more. […]
Entertainment
Joplin Empire Market to Host 7th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 17
(Joplin, MO) – The 7th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff will be hosted at the Joplin Empire Market on Saturday, January 17. Judging will start at 10:00 am. Once again, local home cooks and chefs […]
Government
City of Joplin Offices Closed on January 19, Council Meeting Rescheduled Due to Martin Luther King Day
In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 19, the Joplin City Council’s regularly scheduled third Monday meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20. The rescheduled meeting will begin at 6:00 […]
US Business
Trump to Push Plan for Tech Companies to Fund New Power Plants
The White House proposal, set to be announced Friday, would involve an emergency auction within the country’s biggest power market.