Articles by Erin Slifka
Disney fans visiting the company’s Orlando theme park, which reopened Saturday, are finding the limited capacity and strict protocols reassuring but unsettling. “It’s like a Twilight Zone dream.”
Covid-19 Hits Cruise-Ship Crews Hard
Cruise-ship workers suffered from more confirmed cases of Covid-19 than passengers, according to newly released government data.
Bankruptcy Is Better Option for Small Businesses With New Law
Lawyers expect a surge in small-business failures in the coming months. A new law, they say, will make many business owners realize that filing for bankruptcy might be a better option than struggling for years.
This Is What It Looks Like When a Texas Oil Boom Busts
A year ago, the Permian Basin region was one of America’s hottest labor markets, fueled by a fracking gold rush. Today, the oil field has all but shut down, and everyone is feeling the pain, from restaurant owners to landlords to barbers.
Amazon Says Email Ordering Employees to Delete TikTok Was Sent in Error
The company reversed a demand that employees remove the app from company mobile devices, a shocking turnabout from a dictate that just hours before had stoked concern about the app’s security and ties to China.
Cinema Chain AMC Inks Financing Deal to Help It Survive Pandemic
AMC Entertainment has reached a deal with investors who will pump $300 million of new money into the company, as the nation’s largest theater chain looks to fill seats with moviegoers still wary of coronavirus pandemic.
City of Joplin Addresses FAQs About New Mask Ordinance
(Joplin, MO) – While in the City of Joplin, persons will need to wear a face covering when: inside public facilities or businesses that are open to the public, riding in public transportation vehicles, or […]
All Seasons Signs Giving Away Window Decals for Businesses
(Joplin, MO) – All Seasons Signs has designed and printed window decals to give away to businesses in Joplin so to help business owners maintain compliance with the City of Joplin’s new mask ordinance. They […]
Spotify, Tinder, Other Apps Suffer Outages Due to Facebook Glitch
A number of popular apps such as Spotify and Tinder experienced outages because of a bug in Facebook’s software for iPhone users.
City of Joplin Changes Email Address for Questions Related to COVID-19
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin announced a new email address for citizens to use if they have questions about the coronavirus. Please send these to Covidquestions@joplinmo.org. This is a new address and replaces […]