US Business
$3.6 Million an Hour—and Other Ways to Measure Elon Musk’s Fortune
Millions of houses, thousands of jets, every NFL and NBA team: Imagine the things a trillionaire could buy.
Month: June 2026
US Business
Garth Brooks Considers Sale of Music Catalog, Seeking Roughly $2 Billion
The “Friends in Low Places” country star recently notched 200 million albums sold in the U.S.
US Business
Pride Groups Plan for a Future Without Some of Their Biggest Corporate Sponsors
Pride organizations are adjusting to operating without some longtime sponsors after again struggling to secure big brands’ support for their annual events celebrating LGBTQ rights.
Government
Missouri Public Service Commission Reminds Consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law Began June 1
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission reminds consumers that Missouri’s Hot Weather Law is in effect from June 1 through September 30. This law was created to protect residential customers of investor-owned […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11
George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to save the date for Saturday, July 11 as they celebrate the Annual Carver Day Celebration! This year, they’re celebrating the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver […]
Events
Joplin 44 Petro to Celebrate Grand Reopening on June 13
Joplin 44 Petro invites the community to join them in celebrating their grand reopening on Saturday, June 13 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm! Everyone is invited to come see the new energy and opportunities […]
Nonprofit
Community Support Services of Missouri to Host Rhythm & Brews on June 13 in Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) — Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is bringing high-energy hits and coastal flavors to downtown Joplin for Rhythm & Brews 2026. Taking place Saturday, June 13, at 6:00 pm at the Harry […]
US Business
Will Volkswagen’s Massive ‘Made for China’ Bet Pay Off?
The automaker has spent big developing cars “in China, for China.” Now it has to persuade local drivers to buy them.
US Business
At the Age of 84, Barry Diller Is Reinventing Himself All Over Again
Diller has pivoted from TV to film, then digital businesses and magazine publishing. Now he is going all-in on casinos.
US Business
This 83-Year-Old Investor Is Elon Musk’s Biggest Fanboy
Ron Baron has hitched his firm’s fortunes to SpaceX and other Musk ventures.