US Business
Tesla Ignites a Feud, and It Has Nothing to Do With Cars
Croatia plans to feature Nikola Tesla on its coins. Serbia says, don’t you dare. Both Balkan nations claim the inventor as a native son.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
1 Million Cups Joplin to Host Investor Panel
(Joplin, MO) – On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, and other interested community members are invited to attend a special presentation that will feature a panel of four experienced investors as part […]
US Business
AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan Steps Down After 26-Year Run
Matthew Blank, a senior adviser to Raine Group and former head of Showtime, will be interim CEO.
Education
Upcoming Small Business Informational Webinars from the SBA and Partners
(Springfield, MO) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Springfield, MO Branch Office, and SBA Resource Partners are hosting a series of small business informational webinars. There is no fee to attend these webinars, […]
Education
Kansas City University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center Collaborate to Offer DO/MPH Dual Degree Opportunity
(Kansas City, MO) – Kansas City University (KCU) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) responded to the current public health crisis by partnering to offer medical students earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and […]
US Business
Hollywood Movies Flood Piracy Sites Hours After Release
Millions of people are watching high-quality, pirated versions of top titles sooner than ever after their releases, undermining potential ticket sales and subscriber growth as Hollywood embraces streaming.
US Business
Covid-19 Rekindles Debate Over License Requirements for Many Jobs
Hair styling and medical fields are among the occupations where state rules can bar entry. Biden has pushed for changes.
US Business
FAA to Review Boeing Employee Reports of Pressure Over Safety Issues
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a broad review of how Boeing employees handle safety matters on the agency’s behalf after some company engineers said they face undue pressure.
US Business
Elon Musk Pans Pilot Version of Tesla’s Driver-Assistance Feature
The prototype software “is actually not great,” the electric-vehicle maker’s CEO said on Twitter.
Events
Big Brothers Big Sisters to Host 12th Annual BeerFest on September 25
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jasper and Newton Counties for the 12th Annual BeerFest on September 25 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm! There will be more than 200 beers to sample as well […]