US Business
Trump Picks New Leader for Maritime Regulator
President Trump selected Laura DiBella, a former commerce secretary for the state of Florida, to lead the Federal Maritime Commission.
Month: January 2026
Events
City of Joplin to Host February 17 City Council Meeting at Missouri Southern State University’s Corley Auditorium
The City of Joplin is announcing a change of venue for an upcoming meeting of the Joplin City Council. The second regular council meeting for February would normally fall on the third Monday of the […]
Events
James River Church to Host Saturday Serve Blood Drive on January 31 with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
(Joplin, MO) – James River Church is partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host a community blood drive on Saturday, January 31, as part of its “Saturday Serve” outreach initiative. CBCO is the […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for February 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for February 2026. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Sergey Brin Backs New California Political Effort as Threat of Wealth Tax Looms
The Google co-founder joined other wealthy individuals in backing a new nonpartisan, nonprofit organization aimed at tackling housing affordability.
US Business
The Canceled Hollywood Director Spinning the Melania Movie Into His Comeback
How a former Hollywood player, ’Rush Hour’ director Brett Ratner, found himself in the epicenter of global power.
US Business
Barry Diller Told Warner Discovery He Is Interested in Buying CNN
A Warner spokesman said CNN “was not and is not for sale.” The overture adds a new twist to the biggest takeover drama in the media industry in years.
US Business
Meta Reports Record Sales, Massive Spending Hike on AI Buildout
The company says its sales were about $60 billion in the fourth quarter for a year-over-year growth rate of 24%.
US Business
Tesla to Invest $2 Billion in Elon Musk’s xAI, Cancel Two EV Models
The electric vehicle maker’s fourth-quarter sales and profit dropped, but the company still beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host 2026 Art and Essay Contest; Entry Deadline is February 22
George Washington Carver National Monument is excited to announce their 2026 Art and Essay Contest for 3rd and 4th graders! This year, as the country commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, George […]