US Business
A New Buffett Takes On the Task of Preserving Berkshire Hathaway’s Culture
Howie Buffett’s appointment as chairman ushers in a new era at Berkshire, and puts the conglomerate in uncharted territory.
Year: 2026
US Business
RFK Jr. Got Free Flights to Fiji and Greece From a Top Donor
The health secretary disclosed over $250,000 in gifts from security specialist Gavin de Becker.
US Business
Paramount in Advanced Settlement Talks With California’s Attorney General
California and 11 other states sued in July to block the $81 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Community
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Celebrates New Findings Showing $2B Economic Impact in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, MO, September 17, 2026 – Following the release of the Coca-Cola system’s new U.S. Economic and Community Impact results this week, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company in Springfield celebrated its role in the company […]
US Business
Automakers Urge Trump Not to Allow Chinese Cars Into U.S. Ahead of Xi Summit
A group representing carmakers and dealers warned against any deal that might allow the sale or manufacture of Chinese cars in the U.S.
Community
Connect2Culture Kicks Off Its 26-27 Performance Season with Michael Cavanaugh and The Second City.
Joplin, Missouri – Connect2Culture (C2C) is thrilled to start its 2026-2027 Performance Season with two performances this September. “This season, C2C is celebrating ten years of bringing exceptional, live performances to Joplin with another fantastic […]
Education
Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy Break Ground on AWSOM Whole Health Campus, Marking a New Era for Whole-Person Health in the Heartland
Key Points · The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy broke ground on a 120+-acre campus for specialty care and whole-health innovation in Bentonville, Arkansas. · As part of the long-term agreement between the Foundation […]
US Business
Toxic-Fume Complaints Ground Planes From Airbus Venture
French airline Air Corsica pulled some turboprops from service after pilots reported fumes leaking into the cockpit, causing them migraines.
US Business
Jana Partners Pushes Contact-Lens Maker Cooper to Replace Its CEO
The medical-device manufacturer requires an urgent overhaul to address its “chronic underperformance,” the activist hedge fund’s letter says.
US Business
The Italian Family Safeguarding 630 Years of Murano Glassmaking
On Murano island, the Seguso family has been leaders in the craft of glassblowing for six centuries.