US Business
The Morning Risk Report: Bessent’s D-Day Unlikely to Be Game Changer
Plus: Executives admit FIFA bribes; Canada’s tariff targets.
Year: 2026
US Business
The AI Prodigy Who Won Over Silicon Valley—and Lost $45 Billion
Plus, we catch up with pop’s breakout star Olivia Dean and take you behind the scenes of our latest reporting on Flock cameras.
US Business
How the Iranian Shahed Drone Transformed War—With China’s Help
The rapid rise of cheap one-way attack drones was made possible by a complex global supply chain that keeps leading back to China.
US Business
Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End DOJ Fraud Investigation Over DEI Policies
The Trump administration has been probing major U.S. companies under a novel use of a federal law meant to police federal contractors.
US Business
Anthropic Thinks Its Potential Revenue Is Greater Than SpaceX’s
Plus, the CIA director visits Russia and Canada hits back with retaliatory tariffs.
US Business
Dick’s Sporting Goods Bet Big on Sneakers With Foot Locker. It Backfired.
Shares tumbled after the retailer revealed footwear discounts are sapping profits. The chairman defended a $2.4 billion deal for the sneaker chain.
US Business
California Attorney General Ramps Up Criticism of Paramount
Rob Bonta said Paramount is more focused on the “court of public opinion” than the court of law in the Warner merger fight.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Recognizes 22 Faculty Members for Tenure and Promotion
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) recognized 22 outstanding faculty members during its annual Promotion and Tenure Recognition Event on August 20. The event celebrated faculty members who have achieved tenure and/or promotion through the university’s […]
Events
My Dentist – Joplin to Host Free Dental Day on September 12, 2026
My Dentist – Joplin is excited to announce their Free Dental Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026! The My Dental team believes that everyone deserves access to quality dental care and invite the community to […]
Government
City of Joplin and MoDOT to Close St. Louis Street North and South of 7th Street Beginning August 31
The City of Joplin would like to remind residents that as part of MoDOT’s 7th Street improvement project, St. Louis Street will be closed beginning Monday August 31, 2026 for two (2) days on both […]