US Business
IBM CEO Says Company Culture Was Too Slow to Change
Arvind Krishna says the enterprise tech giant’s mindset still has ties to massive licensing deals of the past.
Month: July 2026
Health Care
Freeman Health System Names Barbara Miller, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Missouri/Kansas Market
JOPLIN, Mo. — Freeman Health System has selected Barbara H. Miller, MD, FAAFP, as Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri/Kansas market. In this role, Dr. Miller will provide physician leadership and clinical oversight across the […]
Events
August Wineshare To Be Held At Briley’s Ice Cream In Downtown Joplin
JOPLIN, MO, July 22 –Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the August First Friday WineShare on Friday, August 7, from 6p-8p, at Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda, & Gifts (901 S Main St, Suite 1). WineShare returns […]
US Business
Santander Posts Lower Net Profit on Effects of TSB, Poland Deals
Net profit was down 36% compared with the prior quarter, which the bank attributed to restructuring charges arising from recent deals.
US Business
Google Was a Lifeline for Publishers. Now Some Are Thinking of Cutting It Off.
Reddit, Politico and others are weighing how—or even if—they can work with the tech company as AI tools supplant traditional searches.
US Business
At GM, Trump’s Second Term Means Big Trucks—and a Push Into the Defense Industry
After a fraught relationship during the president’s first term, GM’s latest pivots are boosting revenue.
US Business
OpenAI Is Adding Two Independent Board Members Ahead of IPO
The AI company named David Vélez of Nubank and Robin Vince of BNY as directors.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Selected as Community Hub Anchor for Rural Health Transformation Initiative
(Joplin, MO) – Healthcare providers and community organizations across southwest Missouri are coming together through Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen healthcare access, coordination, and outcomes for rural residents. The initiative, known as […]
US Business
Fenway Sports Group Mulls Minority Stake Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team
A consortium that includes the family behind ArcelorMittal approached the Boston Red Sox owner about a possible deal.
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Joplin Welcomes Sam Atkinson as New Chief Operating Officer
(Joplin, Mo.) – Mercy welcomes Samuel Atkinson as Mercy Joplin’s chief operating officer. Atkinson brings extensive experience as a healthcare leader. Since joining Mercy in 2018, he has served in Springfield and St. Louis as […]