US Business
Fatal Tesla Crash Into Texas Home Now Under Federal Safety Investigation
A driver told officials he was using a driver-assistance system when his car slammed into a Houston-area home, killing a woman.
Year: 2026
US Business
Domino’s Pizza Picks Insider as New CEO
Plus, the U.S. will allow Iran to sell oil in dollars, and the ‘Gaokao’ test strikes fear in China’s high-schoolers.
US Business
Domino’s Picks Veteran Executive to Steer It Through Tough Patch for Pizza
Joe Jordan, Domino’s operations chief, will succeed current CEO Russell Weiner.
US Business
ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations
The Disney-owned network is encouraging viewers to tell the FCC to drop probes into “The View” and ABC broadcast licenses.
Events
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on the 2026 Title VI Plan Update; Comment Period Ends on August 5
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 45-day public comment period for the update of its Title VI Plan. Federal regulations require Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s) to update their Title VI Plan […]
Events
Wildwood Senior Living to Host Seminar on Validation Therapy for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia on June 25
Loving and caring for someone who is living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can bring different challenges, especially with communication. Join Wildwood Senior Living on Thursday, June 25 as they explore a different approach to […]
Community
Rapha International to Host Freedom Splash Bash on July 11
Rapha International is excited to invite the community to join them on Saturday, July 11 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm for Freedom Splash Bash! This is a free community event hosted at Rapha’s headquarters at […]
Government
Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement and Grants Permission for Liberty to Construct a New Gas Generation Facility in Joplin
(Jefferson City, MO) – On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Missouri Public Service Commission issued an Order approving an agreement and granting a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) to The Empire District Electric Company […]
US Business
Castlelake Says easyJet Board Rejects $6.3 Billion Takeover Offer
The investment firm urged shareholders to consider the offer as it seeks to take budget airline private.
US Business
Tide Already Dominates Detergent. Why Is P&G Pushing a New Version?
Researchers and developers believed they could improve the company’s crown jewel—and sell consumers on a laundry ‘tile.’