US Business
Volkswagen Dealers Revolt Over Plan to Sell a New Brand of SUV Directly to Consumers
The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop the automaker from bypassing dealerships.
Year: 2026
US Business
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Each Eyeing Roughly $20 Billion Valuations
The rival prediction markets have spoken with investors about roughly doubling their previous valuations.
US Business
Axel Springer Strikes $770 Million Deal for U.K.’s Daily Telegraph
The German publisher outbid the Daily Mail for the venerable newspaper.
US Business
We Got Hooked on Fast, Free Shipping. Now Retailers Are Taking It Away.
As FedEx and UPS charge more, companies are trying options like ‘no rush’ delivery and fees to make us slow down. The surprising part: It’s working.
US Business
Pixar Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Its Reluctant Leader Deliver?
The ‘Toy Story’ studio used to print money for Disney but hasn’t made an original blockbuster in nearly a decade. Its top creative executive admits he’s made mistakes.
US Business
The Burger King President Who Took a Bite Out of McDonald’s
Tom Curtis has gone viral by recording a video of himself chomping on a Whopper and even posting his phone number online.
US Business
America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply
U.S. oil prices this week skyrocketed at their fastest pace on record.
Community
City of Joplin Begins Work for Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza with Area Tree Management
In preparation for the Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project, City of Joplin staff and a contractor are clearing select trees and brush in the project area. This work follows surveying and assessment to […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Welcomes Northwest Health System to Its Care Network
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) to acquire Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, including its four hospitals – […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector on March 11
The nonprofit sector has faced many challenges over the past year, including federal funding uncertainties, shifting demographics, and increasing community needs. Join Forvis Mazars for this first webinar in the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector series. […]