US Business
Musk Vows to Give Each U.S. Child a SpaceX Share
The world’s richest person made the announcement following similar pledges by Anthropic and other high-profile billionaires.
Year: 2026
US Business
Gene Editing Is Giving Crops a Way to Tell Farmers When They’re Feeling Stressed
From glowing plants to purple leaves, the signals empower farmers to quickly detect diseases and pests, reducing the need for widespread chemical use.
Events
One Joplin to Host 2026 Poverty Simulation on October 28
You’re John Smith, recently divorced with two kids and a part-time manufacturing job. Between child-care costs, putting food on the table, and normal day-to-day expenses, money is extremely tight. Then the transmission on your vehicle […]
Events
Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31
Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S. Garrison Avenue)! This family-friendly event is sure to be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and raising […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Practical AI Applications for Nonprofits on November 9
Nonprofits are increasingly exploring AI, but many leaders may have questions about where to start and how to move forward responsibly. In this webinar, Forvis Mazars will examine current trends related to AI adoption, governance […]
US Business
Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm
Forward Consumer Partners is acquiring the company known for its colorful bandages and bringing back its founder as an adviser.
US Business
A Hedge-Fund Billionaire’s Two Bitter Wars—Against His Wife and His Business Partner
John Overdeck is trying to prevent a feud with his wife over his $723 million divorce settlement offer from costing him in a battle with his Two Sigma co-founder.
US Business
What to Know About the Obscure Trust Looming Over Anthropic’s IPO
The AI company has shared few details on the dynamics of the five-person trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves.
US Business
Some Wall Street Leaders Are Weighing Bailing on ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Attacks on Riyadh
Recent attacks by Houthi rebels are making U.S. executives nervous to travel to the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia next week.
US Business
Ford Wants to Make Fun Cars Again in Europe—if Drivers Can Wait Until 2028
The automaker is leaning into its racing heritage in the region as Chinese competition craters its sales.