US Business
U.S. to Boost Beef Imports to Address High Prices, Trump Says
The president said he would temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. without paying higher tariffs.
Month: August 2026
Community
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]
US Business
GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles
Regulators say hundreds of owners have complained about engine problems despite an earlier recall.
Events
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic, hosted at Briarbrook Golf Course (502 Briarbrook Drive, Carl […]
US Business
Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
A trio of proposed pipelines would serve the same function—delivering heavy oil from western Canada to Gulf Coast refineries—without the hot-button name.
US Business
GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
The American automaker is increasing profits while selling fewer vehicles as its rival pursues an opposite approach.
US Business
Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
PublicSquare racked up costs—and consulting fees—before shifting into fintech; a 99% stock drop.
US Business
Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
Plus, Romania accused Russia of launching an explosive drone, and healthcare costs are set for a steep increase.
US Business
Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
E-commerce, membership and advertising are driving the retailer’s growth. Walmart’s stock fell more than 9%.
Events
City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
The public is invited to take part in the City of Joplin’s annual surplus auction, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 19. Held every fall, the surplus auction takes place in the Street Maintenance Barn […]