US Business
PayPal in Talks to Sell Itself to Stripe, Private-Equity Firm Advent
The fintech startup and private-equity firm Advent offered to buy the struggling payments company in July.
Month: August 2026
Health Care
Mercy Named a Top Employer in Missouri, Arkansas
(St. Louis, MO) – For the 14th time, Mercy has been named one of the best employers in Missouri and Arkansas. Across the country, more than 245,000 individual surveys were conducted, asking employees in numerous […]
US Business
Readers Weigh In on the Risks of Investing in Funds Promising Pre-IPO Shares
A WSJ article last week featured an investor still trying to figure out what happened to his SpaceX fund investment. Many readers said they were in similar situations.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host August 2026 Third Thursday Event, ‘Dog Days of Summer’
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce the return of the Dog Days of Summer during Third Thursday on August 20! Come and enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with more than […]
Government
Republic Services and City of Joplin to Continue Early Trash Pickup from August 17–22 Due to Extreme Temperatures
With extreme temperatures predicted again the week of August 17, Republic Services has notified the City of Joplin that crews will begin each day at 5:00 am from Monday, August 17 to Saturday, August 22. […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Officials Host Press Conference to Explain Details Concerning ToRCH Initiative
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is collaborating with 45 health care organizations across Southwest Missouri to positively impact the overall health and well-being of residents living in area rural communities Recently, Missouri’s Rural Health […]
US Business
There Aren’t Enough Ships to Handle China’s Booming Car Exports
As demand slumps at home, Chinese cars are flooding other markets—and testing the shipping industry.
US Business
Trump Orders Navy to Restore Older Tech on Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions
The Navy spent years fighting the president’s push to go back to steam catapults.
US Business
Charter Gets Final State Approval for $21.9 Billion Cox Deal
Cable and broadband providers have received regulatory clearance from California after agreeing to some concessions on affordability.
US Business
Bird Remains Found in Engine of Ryanair Plane That Depressurized Over Greece
The Federal Aviation Administration required engine fixes on the Boeing 737 model, but airlines had until July 2028 to complete them.