US Business
Dick’s Sporting Goods Bet Big on Sneakers With Foot Locker. It Backfired.
Shares tumbled after the retailer revealed footwear discounts are sapping profits. The chairman defended a $2.4 billion deal for the sneaker chain.
Month: August 2026
US Business
California Attorney General Ramps Up Criticism of Paramount
Rob Bonta said Paramount is more focused on the “court of public opinion” than the court of law in the Warner merger fight.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Recognizes 22 Faculty Members for Tenure and Promotion
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) recognized 22 outstanding faculty members during its annual Promotion and Tenure Recognition Event on August 20. The event celebrated faculty members who have achieved tenure and/or promotion through the university’s […]
Events
My Dentist – Joplin to Host Free Dental Day on September 12, 2026
My Dentist – Joplin is excited to announce their Free Dental Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026! The My Dental team believes that everyone deserves access to quality dental care and invite the community to […]
Government
City of Joplin and MoDOT to Close St. Louis Street North and South of 7th Street Beginning August 31
The City of Joplin would like to remind residents that as part of MoDOT’s 7th Street improvement project, St. Louis Street will be closed beginning Monday August 31, 2026 for two (2) days on both […]
Education
Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine Welcomes Class of 2030 at White Coat Ceremony on August 15
(Joplin, MO) – Members of the Kansas City University (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Class of 2030 received their white coats on August 15, 2026, marking the beginning of their journey as student doctors. The ceremony […]
US Business
Oura and Dunkin’ Get Ready to Join IPO Bonanza
Investors are sizing up the parade of new offerings expected in coming months.
US Business
Why Your Boss Wants to Make Sure AI Can Read Your Slack Messages
Some executives want human employees to share their Slack notes with AI agent co-workers.
US Business
Zohran Mamdani Is Turning His Fire on Amazon
The socialist mayor has taken the retail giant to task over the status of delivery workers, the sale of illegal e-bikes and fines for idling vehicles.
US Business
Former Forbes Editor Got $6 Million for Helping Magazine’s Partner With Sale
A founder of Shook Research said Randall Lane, who was fired by Forbes in July, offered guidance during Shook’s sale to a private-equity firm.