US Business
Star Wars Gets New Leader for Franchise’s Next Era
Kathleen Kennedy exits as Disney’s Lucasfilm refocuses on making movies. Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer.
Month: January 2026
US Business
Verizon Gets Final California Approval to Secure $9.6 Billion Frontier Deal
The telecommunications company navigated conflicting demands from federal and state officials to close the acquisition.
US Business
Ford, China’s BYD in Talks for Hybrid-Vehicle Batteries After EV Market Flames Out
A deal, if completed, would likely involve Ford buying the Chinese carmaker’s batteries for its factories outside the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter.
Education
Compass Academy Network Presents $5,000 Partner Grant to Atlanta C-3 School District
(Atlanta, MO) – Compass Academy Network (CAN) is proud to award Atlanta C-3 School District a $5,000 Partner Grant in recognition of its outstanding efforts and participation in the 2025 CAN summer program. The award […]
US Business
Verizon’s Hourslong Wireless Outage Tied to Software Update
The company said it would offer a $20 credit to customers affected by Wednesday’s service interruption.
Government
Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement in Liberty Electric Rate Case Including Rate Change Delay
(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to approve proposed Agreements and a Supplemental Agreement between the Staff of the Commission, Midwest Energy Consumers Group, Renew […]
Events
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) for a free community event on Saturday, […]
US Business
Verizon Resolves Hourslong, Widespread Outage
Customers reported service problems, particularly in the eastern half of the country. The carrier plans to provide account credits.
US Business
Inside the Mad Dash to Save Saks, America’s Last Luxury Retailer
Putting Saks and Neiman Marcus together was supposed to create a luxury powerhouse. Just over a year later, unpaid debts triggered its bankruptcy.
US Business
UPS Crash Probe Turns to Jet Part With Past Problems
Federal investigators are reviewing how Boeing responded to past failures of certain components on its McDonnell Douglas aircraft.