US Business
McDonald’s Hit by Data Breach
The burger chain said hackers stole some data from its systems in markets including the U.S., South Korea and Taiwan, in another example of cybercriminals infiltrating high-profile global companies.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Boeing Offloads Unclaimed MAX Jets as Travel Recovers
The recovery in domestic air travel is helping the plane maker find new homes for jets whose original buyers walked away or collapsed during the pandemic.
US Business
U.S. Suspends J&J Covid-19 Vaccine Shipments as States Face a Surplus of Expiring Doses
The U.S. government has stopped making the J&J Covid-19 vaccine available to states, as federal and state officials try to clear a backlog of unused doses before they expire.
Economic Development
MOKAN Partnership Achieves 50 Percent of Their Capital Campaign
(Joplin, MO) – MOKAN Partnership is a regional public-private 501(c)(3) economic development organization that assists the growth of existing businesses, attracts new businesses, develops the regional workforce, and supports entrepreneurship efforts in our seven county […]
US Business
Keystone XL’s Demise Shows Hard Road for New Pipelines
The defeat of Keystone XL has invigorated protesters, making it increasingly difficult to build pipelines in the U.S. and Canada.
Accounting
Introducing BKD Private Client
BKD CPAs & Advisors is proud to announce the rebranding of our wealth management services under a new name: BKD Private Client. For nearly a century, we’ve helped high-net-worth individuals and families, businesses, and foundations […]
US Business
Amazon Faces Possible $425 Million EU Privacy Fine
Luxembourg has circulated a draft decision sanctioning Amazon’s privacy practices and proposing the fine among the bloc’s 26 other national authorities.
US Business
The Ruthless Hackers Behind Ransomware Attacks on U.S. Hospitals: ‘They Do Not Care’
An Eastern European group known as Ryuk has hit at least 235 facilities, raking in more than $100 million.
US Business
Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Submitted for Authorization in Adolescents
Moderna said it has asked U.S. health regulators to authorize the use of its Covid-19 shot for adolescents ages 12 to 17, potentially lining up a second vaccine option for teens by as soon as July.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for June 2021
Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is back in operation and gearing up for their 82nd continuous season! Here is what’s coming up this month: Children’s Summer Workshop 2021 Enrollments are still available for the 2021 JLT […]