US Business
A Big Winner From the Iran War: Africa’s Richest Man
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote bet big on oil refining—and now his wealth has surged by billions of dollars this year.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
OpenAI’s No. 2 Executive to Step Down in Latest Leadership Shake-Up
Fidji Simo won’t return from medical leave, leaving a major role to fill as the AI giant prepares to go public.
Community
Joplin Public Library and Post Art Library to Host Local Band as They Dedicate Album to Library’s Local History Collection on July 11
(Joplin, MO) – In 2025, Joplin-based band The One & Only Itch (The Itch) released Men and Dust, an album and book steeped in local history that unearths the story of Joplin from the perspectives of local […]
US Business
Boeing’s Smallest MAX Jet Nears FAA Milestone After Years of Delays
Federal regulators are expected to certify Boeing’s second-to-last version of its 737 later this month, marking a significant—albeit belated—milestone for the plane maker.
US Business
Iran Planned New Trump Assassination Attempt, Israel Warns U.S.
Plus, investors’ wartime jitters subside, and the World Cup favorites have learned to defeat soccer’s ‘dark arts.’
Accounting
Andrew Jordan of Jordan CPA Services Recognized on Forbes’ Best-in-State CPAs List
(Carthage, MO) – Jordan CPA Services is proud to announce that Andrew Jordan, CPA, President and Co-Owner of Jordan CPA Services, has been recognized on Forbes’ Best-in-State CPAs list. The Forbes Best-in-State CPAs list highlights […]
US Business
Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
The streamer is rethinking some of its core strategies to compete with rivals.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Receives ‘Get With the Guidelines’ Awards for Heart/Stroke Care
Freeman Health System has received three “Get With the Guidelines® achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This recognition highlights Freeman’s commitment to ensuring heart and stroke patients receive the most […]
Events
Joplin Health Department to Host Event on August 1 to Recognize World Breastfeeding Week
Nursing mothers, soon-to-be mothers and their support systems are invited to an event designed to bring resources and encouragement to those who are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. Chi Chi Mamas, a longstanding support group […]
Education
Crowder College Joins National Effort to Support Male Student Success
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College has joined The Higher Education Male Achievement Collaborative (HEMAC), a national initiative focused on improving outcomes for men in higher education. HEMAC, a program of the American Institute for Boys […]