US Business
Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Deal
The 14-day restraining order prohibits the companies from closing the $81 billion deal as a dozen states challenge it.
Year: 2026
US Business
BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas
The asset manager’s infrastructure and private-credit arms are leading the jumbo project.
Education
Joplin Schools to Host Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is excited to host their Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Joplin High School (2104 S. Indiana Avenue). The fair, which operates as a […]
Events
Mark Your Calendars for Arc of the Ozarks’ 32nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 4
The Arc of the Ozarks invites the community to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday, December 4, 2026! Kick off the 2026 holiday season at the White River Conference Center and […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Earns 2026 American College of Cardiology Platinum Performance Award for Trusted Cardiac Care
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has once again been recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care by earning the 2026 American College of Cardiology Chest Pain ̶̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement […]
US Business
Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles
The defense contractor says the new design could be fielded faster and cost less than half as much as its bestselling version.
US Business
Buyout Firm Truelink Nears $1 Billion Deal for Coffee Syrup Maker
Lyons Magnus specializes in fruit-based ingredients and beverages, from flavored syrups for coffee drinks to fruit purees for smoothies.
US Business
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Proves Hollywood’s Top Directors Are Franchises Now
The big-budget epic opened with $264 million at the global box office, besting many franchise films.
US Business
Boeing Needs to Shore Up Finances Before Launching New Airplane Design, CEO Says
Kelly Ortberg says the company needs to get its finances and technology in place first.
US Business
The CEO Trying to Fix PayPal Has a New Option: Sell It for Billions
Enrique Lores had an ambitious turnaround plan for the payments company. Now, one of its rivals has lobbed a buyout offer.