US Business
American Businesses Have No Idea How to Set Prices Right Now
Businesses of all stripes are struggling to predict how long high energy costs will last.
Year: 2026
US Business
Inside OpenAI’s Ad Rush
The artificial-intelligence company is adding tools and features to woo both top brands and smaller advertisers, with mixed results.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces the Return of Restaurant Week on October 3, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – It’s time to eat, drink and Fall in Love with Local all over again! Downtown Joplin Alliance’s Restaurant Week is coming back to downtown Joplin this autumn and it’s the perfect season […]
US Business
Regulators Press Tesla on Whether Cybercab May Have Option for Human Control
Federal regulators have opened a probe into whether the steering wheel-free vehicle conflicts with safety standards.
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Tax Credits and Other Opportunities for Nonprofits on September 23
Join Forvis Mazars as they explore various tax incentives available for nonprofit organizations, including the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and clean energy credits. Their team will also discuss state sales tax opportunities and unclaimed property […]
Community
Joplin Public Library Seeks Proposals for In-Library Coffee Shop
(Joplin, MO) – Some new may soon be brewing at the Joplin Public Library. As the Library approaches the 10-year anniversary of its current building, the Joplin Public Library is exploring the possibility of adding […]
US Business
Driscoll’s Gave China Its Blueberries—Then China Swiped the Secret to Growing Them
The California grower’s expansion into China ignited local competition and widespread intellectual-property theft. Private investigators went undercover at nurseries.
US Business
Trump Pushes Back on the Need for More AI Regulations
Plus, the 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, and WSJ’s personal tech columnist shares how to make the most of iOS 27.
US Business
Oil Executives Say the Great Fuel Crisis Is Here
Trump officials say the oil-market disruption is temporary, but Chevron’s Mike Wirth and others warn global supplies are running low, with no respite in sight.
Community
Visit Joplin Welcomes Jefferson Highway Association and Missouri Rout 66 Association on September 19–22
(Joplin, MO) – Visit Joplin will host the 2026 annual gathering of the Jefferson Highway Association during their Crossroads of America Centennial Celebration, September 19– 22, 2026. Founded in 1915, the Jefferson Highway, often referred […]