US Business
Bipartisan Duo Asks Lawmakers to Pledge They’ll Accept Midterm Results
Plus, big AI players are lining up blockbuster debt deals to pay for chips, and the FlyDubai co-pilot almost carried out his attack in July.
Month: October 2026
Events
The Joplin Family YMCA Presents ‘Supporting Brain Health in Our Community’ Presentation on October 29
Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. Fortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association is at a turning point in understanding brain health and the science-backed actions we can take to protect it. […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Reopening of Renovated Mayes Student Life Center
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Dianne Mayes Student Life Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on October 7. On the lower-level of the Dianne Mayes Dining Hall […]
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Calls for O Positive Blood Donors After Weekend Surge
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, is asking eligible donors to give blood […]
US Business
They Paid $50,000 and Waited Nine Years. Will Tesla’s Roadster Live Up to the Hype?
Tesla’s new Roadster, due for an Oct. 15 debut, has been almost a decade in the making—$50,000 deposits and all.
Events
Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31
Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S. Garrison Avenue)! This family-friendly event is sure to be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and raising […]
US Business
The Morning Risk Report: Hackers Use Chinese AI Tool to Hit South Korean Banks, Exposing New Risk
Plus: Meet the Disney lawyer leading FCC fight, and Mexico’s Sheinbaum is getting fed up with playing nice with the U.S.
US Business
A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal
David Ellison’s megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, ushering in a new era for Hollywood.
US Business
These Influencers Are on a Mission to Stop People From Paying Medical Bills
As costs to patients explode, so do social-media posts suggesting people think twice about paying high bills.
US Business
FlyDubai Attacker Was Part of Pilot Hiring Spree at Fast-Growing Airline
Authorities and industry insiders are now questioning whether the airline’s fast growth contributed to last week’s near catastrophe.