US Business
Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic
A boom year was accelerated by a franchise-best opening weekend for Disney’s “Toy Story 5.”
Year: 2026
US Business
Robinhood’s Billionaire Founder on Fast Cars and His Boldest Bet Yet
Watch as the billionaire entrepreneur reveals the grueling series of “nos” he got while building Robinhood, what he bought to celebrate its IPO, and why his next big bet is on space.
US Business
Coke Takes on IRS With $20 Billion at Stake
In a tax fight over foreign profits, the multinational giant and the U.S. head to court this week.
US Business
They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket—but None of It Was Real
The prediction market has flooded social media with deceptive videos by paid creators. ‘Is this just free money?’
US Business
Back-to-School Shopping Starts…Now!
As shoppers spread out spending to manage their budgets, more retailers are promoting deals with summer sales, such as Amazon’s Prime Day.
US Business
Immigration Crackdown Lifts Private-Prison Stocks
So far this year, prison operators Geo Group and CoreCivic are outperforming tech and energy giants alike.
US Business
Pizza Hut Lost in the U.S. Now It’s Selling for $2.7 Billion.
Watch how Pizza Hut lost its grasp on the U.S. pizza market to Domino’s, leading to its sale in two separate deals.
US Business
Protein-in-Everything Craze Has a Problem: Not Enough Whey Protein
Food companies are packing whey into more of their products to meet demand from protein-obsessed consumers—and depleting supplies.
US Business
The Classic Movie That Was Nearly Destroyed by a Single Line of Code
A beloved film was accidentally deleted—and miraculously saved. The real story behind the ‘Toy Story’ franchise is even better than the movies.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2026 – Summer Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 27 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 19! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]