US Business
The Sphere Looked Like a Disaster. It’s Become a Huge Hit Instead.
The Las Vegas venue is the highest-grossing arena in the world. Phish, the Eagles and Backstreet Boys are playing to sold-out crowds.
Year: 2026
US Business
Intel Shares Jump 20% as AI Agents Drive Big Growth
Demand from data centers for its CPUs pushed quarterly revenue to $13.6 billion. Shares climbed nearly 20% after hours.
US Business
Weed Is No Longer So Bad, U.S. Says
Plus, the Iran war impacts U.S. plans to defend Taiwan, some officials say, and burned-out American doctors move to New Zealand
US Business
Nike to Cut 1,400 Workers in Latest Round of Layoffs
Most of the affected employees work in the company’s technology department.
Government
Joplin Recycling Center Offering Free Tire Drop Off Event June 6
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will be offering a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the former Lone Elm Plant, 2214 N. Lone Elm […]
Community
Missouri Southern State University Choral Society Spring Concert May 3
(Joplin, Mo) – The Missouri Southern State University Choral Society’s annual Spring Concert will take place Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 3:00 pm, in the First Community Church, 2007 East 15th Street in Joplin, Missouri. […]
US Business
Shares of Apple Supplier STMicroelectronics Jump After Strong Quarter
It posted strong first-quarter sales and said revenue growth from artificial intelligence should accelerate in coming months.
US Business
Nokia Reports Rising Sales From AI and Data-Center Customers
Nokia sees overall sales in the network infrastructure business growing 12%-14% this year, having previously expected 6%-8%.
US Business
Heineken Upbeat on Profit Plans Despite Continued Pressure on Beer Sales
Heineken said it is confident it will grow its bottom line, booking higher revenue at the start of the year despite a continued slide in beer-sales volumes.
US Business
Billions in EV Write-Downs—and New Bonus Goal Posts for Detroit CEOs
The top executives at GM and Ford in 2025 reaped the highest compensation ever during their tenures.