US Business
Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick
The Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker’s board met Monday afternoon to review details of the transaction.
Year: 2026
US Business
Iran War Chokes Off Helium Supply Critical for AI
The shortage is threatening the production of everything from semiconductors to military drone components and space rockets.
US Business
Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.
Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.
US Business
The Reclusive 94-Year-Old Who Just Sold His Food Empire for $29 Billion
Nathan Kirsh built Restaurant Depot from one warehouse in Brooklyn in 1976 after getting his business start in South Africa.
US Business
Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package
The streamer, which currently has Christmas games, is among those interested in the new Thanksgiving-Eve matchup.
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for April 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for April 2026. Other listings could be […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Lion Co-op to Host Empty Bowls Fundraiser on April 8
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Lion Co-op will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8 at the Ron Richard Athletic Center on the MSSU campus. […]
Education
Joplin Schools Names New Assistant Principal at North Middle School
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Brock Compton as the next assistant principal of North Middle School beginning in July 2026. Compton has taught in Joplin Schools since 2016, […]
Nonprofit
Community Support Services of Missouri to Host Rhythm & Brews on June 13 in Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) — Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is bringing high-energy hits and coastal flavors to downtown Joplin for Rhythm & Brews 2026. Taking place Saturday, June 13, at 6:00 pm at the Harry […]
US Business
BBVA to Sell Romania Business to Raiffeisen for $680 Million
The deal is set to make Raiffeisen’s Romanian subsidiary the third-largest bank in the country by total assets, the Austrian lender said Saturday.