US Business
What Is the True Cost of Inflation? It’s Complicated.
Inflation just hit a four-decade high. Mining more than 100,000 data points from the consumer-price index reveals some nuance. A guide to what’s up—and what’s next.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Musk Fires Back at Twitter Lawsuit
Lawyers for Elon Musk filed a motion opposing Twitter’s request, their first public response to the lawsuit filed earlier this week by the social-media company seeking to enforce the terms of their $44 billion deal.
US Business
Emirates, Heathrow Reach Agreement Over Passenger Cap
The Dubai carrier had issued a stark rebuke of the airport this week, refusing to cut flights.
US Business
Retail Sales Rose 1% in June
Shoppers boosted retail spending in June even though they faced higher inflation and an uncertain economic outlook.
US Business
With Netflix Ad Deal, Microsoft Makes a Splash on Madison Avenue
The deal is a milestone in Microsoft’s renewed push in online advertising and a vote of confidence in the acquisitions it has pursued to bolster its standing.
Events
Public Meeting Set for July 20 to Discuss Proposition Public Safety Question on August 2 Ballot
(Joplin, MO) – Public safety in the is a significant priority for all communities. This summer, citizens in the City of Joplin will consider whether they agree with the status quo or improvements for the Joplin […]
Education
KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen Named Among Most Influential People in Dentistry
(Joplin, MO) – Incisal Edge, a dental lifestyle magazine, has named Linda C. Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP, Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) dean and vice provost for oral health affairs, among […]
US Business
Amazon Has Been Slashing Private-Label Selection Amid Weak Sales
Executives also have discussed exiting the business entirely to address regulatory pressure.
US Business
Twitter Suit Adds to Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX Challenges
The billionaire built his reputation and fortune juggling diverse businesses—a skill that is being tested like rarely before.
US Business
Elliott Sets Sights on Pinterest
Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a big stake in Pinterest, people familiar with the matter say, as the once-hot social-media company grapples with a decline in users and other challenges.