US Business
FIFA Told Stadium Sponsors to Get Lost. They Spun It Into Marketing Gold.
Levi’s, Gillette, Lumen and others had to go into hiding during the World Cup—and wound up getting more exposure.
Year: 2026
US Business
Josh D’Amaro Is 100 Days Into His Mission to Make Disney Faster and Fiercer
Defending against the FCC and reorienting the company around its namesake streaming service are priorities.
US Business
When Did Having Fun Get So Expensive? The Summer When ‘Funflation’ Went Wild
From World Cup matches to concert tickets, live entertainment is testing household budgets. Fans are dipping into savings and taking on debt, while the industry finds new ways to cash in.
Government
City of Joplin and Joplin Fire Department Remind Community of Firework Guidelines Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday
With Independence Day nearing and fireworks vendors setting up around town, the City of Joplin and Joplin Fire Department officials are reminding the public to use caution when handling explosives this Fourth of July. Fireworks […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for July 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for July 2026. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Nissan Americas Chief Wants to Make the Automaker ‘Edgy’ Again
Christian Meunier is banking on a U.S. comeback for Nissan’s hybrids, more cars made in America and a revamp of the luxury Infiniti brand.
Events
Club Car Wash Hosting $5 Charity Wash Event from June 26 to July 5 Benefiting Bright Futures Joplin
Join Club Car Wash at select locations in the Joplin area from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, July 5 for a 10-Day Charity Wash Event! A clean car feels good, but giving back feels even […]
US Business
Women Were the Stars of JPMorgan’s CEO Succession Race—Until They Weren’t
The bank remains an industry leader in promoting women, but the female contenders for the top job are out of the running.
US Business
Bayer’s Roundup Win Brings Company New Life—and Renews Breakup Speculation
A high-court victory gives the German company more leverage to settle outstanding cases.
US Business
Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt Breaks Down the Lucky Streaks in His Career
Baiju Bhatt, the billionaire behind Robinhood Markets, weighs in on whether luck or skill helped him most in pivoting business models and creating viral memes.