US Business
Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology
Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in an industry seen as strategic by both Washington and Beijing.
Month: April 2026
US Business
Blake Lively ‘It Ends With Us’ Sexual-Harassment Claims Tossed as Suit Heads to Trial
A judge threw out much of Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and others, but left retaliation claims intact.
US Business
Tariffs Strained U.S. Aluminum Supplies. Now the Iran War Is Making It Worse.
The recent attacks in the Persian Gulf could further constrain supplies of industrial metals.
US Business
Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers
The e-commerce giant is the latest company to impose the temporary fees as the Iran war drives up energy prices.
US Business
Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs
Drugmakers or countries that strike pricing deals or make manufacturing investment commitments in the U.S. can secure much lower levies, or none at all.
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Esports Teams Conclude Dominant Regular Season, Advance to Playoffs in Multiple Game Titles
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by dominant regular-season performances and multiple post-season appearances across several titles. The MSSU Gold team […]
Community
Bright Futures Joplin to Host 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game on April 11
Join Bright Futures Joplin on Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 pm at Joplin High School for the 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game! The Joplin Police Department and Joplin Fire Department are going […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Last Day to Apply is April 6
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]
US Business
TotalEnergies, Masdar Form $2.2 Billion Asia Renewables Joint Venture
The venture will be the two companies’ sole vehicle for developing and operating renewable energy and battery storage projects in nine Asian countries.