US Business
Mamdani Takes On Amazon in New Battle Over New York’s Delivery Workers
A city council bill backed by the mayor would require big delivery operators to directly employ couriers instead of relying on subcontractors.
Month: August 2026
US Business
General Motors Sets Up $4.5 Billion Safety Net to Avoid Parts Shortages
The auto industry in recent years has been stung by supply chain disruptions.
Community
MSSU Choral Society Fall Session Begins – Singers Welcome!
(Joplin MO) – The fall session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, August 17, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in room 208 of the Music Building at MSSU. There […]
Education
Join Crowder College Training & Development Solutions for Six Sigma Green Belt Training
HOW IS CROWDER COLLEGE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS (TDS) DIFFERENT? LEARN IT! – 40 hours of in-class instruction. APPLY IT! Unlike traditional certification programs, participants receive 24 weeks of individualized coaching through weekly one-hour virtual sessions scheduled […]
US Business
FDA Orders Food-Ingredient Disclosure, Delays RFK Jr.’s Ultraprocessed Crackdown
Companies will have to notify regulators before adding new ingredients to food.
US Business
See How a Tesla-SpaceX Merger Gives Musk a Shortcut to His $1 Trillion Payday
A critical clause in the CEO’s Tesla stock award would wipe away lofty performance targets if a merger happened.
US Business
Trump Media Reports More Than 10 Sign-Ups to Real-Time Truth Social Feed
Early customers to the product are primarily high-frequency trading firms.
US Business
Nvidia, Wall Street Firms Strike AI Financing Deal Targeting $500 Billion
Apollo, Blackstone and BlackRock were among the firms that committed to the deal.
Entertainment
Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
The Joplin Jailbirds invite the community to immerse themselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Join them on Friday, October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium (279 S. High Avenue) for Taylorville, your […]
Events
Give Blood. Save Lives. Drive Away Rewarded: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Tsunami Express Car Wash Launch Special August Donor Promotion
Donors receive a free premium car wash, beach towel and chances to win a year of free car washes and a $10,000 dream vacation (Joplin, MO) – Summer is one of the most challenging seasons for the […]