September 2026 – Page 12 – Joplin Business Outlook

The 40-Minute Phone Call That Left Ed Sheeran’s Tour Hanging by a Thread

September 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Patriots owner Robert Kraft made it clear to the singer that he would cancel his tour dates at Gillette Stadium unless Macklemore was dropped from the bill. Other NFL owners were ready to do the same.

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OpenAI Shares More Safety Incidents and Adopts New Rules for Reporting Them

September 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company said it hopes to inspire competitors to greater transparency as public fears about AI dangers mount.

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Exxon Is Nearing Preliminary Deal to Invest in Venezuela’s Oil Fields

September 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company is negotiating a potential return to the Latin American country 19 years after its exit.

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Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources Signs Preliminary Oil Deal in Venezuela

September 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The company, led by one of President Trump’s closest allies in the U.S. oil industry, said it would explore one of Venezuela’s undeveloped oil fields.

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Apple Finally Built a Smarter Siri. It Still Hasn’t Caught Up in the AI Race.

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Siri finally works like a chatbot, but AI agent apps such as Instinct and Muse are stealing its thunder.

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Americans Have Spent $100 Billion More on Fuel During the Iran War

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Higher gasoline and diesel prices have led many families to save less and curb spending elsewhere.

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American Businesses Have No Idea How to Set Prices Right Now

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Businesses of all stripes are struggling to predict how long high energy costs will last.

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Inside OpenAI’s Ad Rush

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The artificial-intelligence company is adding tools and features to woo both top brands and smaller advertisers, with mixed results.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces the Return of Restaurant Week on October 3, 2026

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – It’s time to eat, drink and Fall in Love with Local all over again! Downtown Joplin Alliance’s Restaurant Week is coming back to downtown Joplin this autumn and it’s the perfect season […]

Regulators Press Tesla on Whether Cybercab May Have Option for Human Control

September 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Federal regulators have opened a probe into whether the steering wheel-free vehicle conflicts with safety standards.

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Month: September 2026

The 40-Minute Phone Call That Left Ed Sheeran’s Tour Hanging by a Thread

OpenAI Shares More Safety Incidents and Adopts New Rules for Reporting Them

Exxon Is Nearing Preliminary Deal to Invest in Venezuela’s Oil Fields

Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources Signs Preliminary Oil Deal in Venezuela

Apple Finally Built a Smarter Siri. It Still Hasn’t Caught Up in the AI Race.

Americans Have Spent $100 Billion More on Fuel During the Iran War

American Businesses Have No Idea How to Set Prices Right Now

Inside OpenAI’s Ad Rush

Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces the Return of Restaurant Week on October 3, 2026

Regulators Press Tesla on Whether Cybercab May Have Option for Human Control

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