US Business
Judge Dismisses Trump’s Defamation Lawsuit Against WSJ Publisher
The judge ruled the president failed to make a valid defamation claim over an article about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing Trump’s name.
Year: 2026
US Business
U.S. Oil Blockade Is Set to Boost American Exports—and Prices at the Pump
U.S. crude exports are poised to hit a record this month as more than 70 supertankers approach the Gulf Coast to load up on oil.
US Business
White House Study Says DEI Hurts Productivity
The report found that industries that adopted race-based hiring policies in the past decade saw productivity fall, bolstering Trump’s opposition.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Earth Day Sustainability Conference April 24
The annual Earth Day Sustainability Conference will be held Friday, April 24, in the third-floor ballroom of Billingsly Student Center at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). This event will bring together partners and stakeholders in the community related to environmental issues and education. It is free, open […]
US Business
Texas Probes Lululemon Over ‘Forever Chemicals.’ The Company Says It Stopped Using Them.
The Texas attorney general is investigating Lululemon Athletica for allegedly using so-called forever chemicals in its workout gear.
Education
Crowder College 2026 Student Art Exhibition Open Until May 7
(Neosho, MO) – Beginning on April 13, the varying art of over 50 Crowder College art students will be displayed inside the Crowder College Longwell Museum. These students have worked on their unique pieces throughout […]
Events
Missouri Historic Preservation Symposium Planned for May 13-14, 2026
(Jefferson City, Mo) – The third annual Missouri Historic Preservation symposium is set for Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, in Joplin. This year’s theme is “The Road Ahead: Fueling the Economy through Historic […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Celebration Honors Donors and Recipients Touched by Ultimate Act of Love
Nearly 150 individuals and families participated in a Celebration of Life ceremony on April 7, where loved ones who donated an organ, eye, or tissues to those in need were remembered for their selfless and […]
US Business
Philippines Orders Meta to Tighten Measures Against ‘Panic-Inducing’ Fake News
The Philippines government has ordered Facebook’s parent company to curb the spread of false, “panic-inducing” content on its platforms.
US Business
McDonald’s to Add Energy Drinks, Crafted Sodas to Menus
A Mango Pineapple Refresher and Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer are joining the new beverage lineup in U.S. restaurants.