Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Peter Rice, a former Fox and Disney executive, is taking over for Bela Bajaria.
Events
Watered Gardens Ministries to Host Annual Evening of Hope Fundraiser on November 5
Join Watered Gardens Ministries on Thursday, November 5 for the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Bring your family and friends to this holiday gala to share a delightful meal, enjoy live entertainment, […]
Government
Joplin Nears End of ARPA Funding – City of Joplin Improved by Nearly $100M in Major Projects
The past several years have been historic for the City of Joplin in terms of major projects that were made possible by federal grant money awarded following the 2020 pandemic. The three programs — the […]
US Business
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam
Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.
US Business
YouTube Is Looking to Expand Into Audiobooks
The Alphabet-owned streamer is working on a feature for audiobooks, a bid to compete with offerings from Spotify and Audible.
US Business
Apple Closes Above the $5 Trillion Mark
Plus, Ukraine said new limits on Starlink have disrupted its military operations, and OpenAI alleged an ex-employee took confidential files to Apple.
US Business
Apple Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Valuation Club
To power the iPhone maker’s next phase, Chief Executive John Ternus needs to raise its AI game.
US Business
GlobalFoundries to Build Two Chip Plants With Up to $21 Billion Funding
The chip manufacturer plans to build two chip plants in New York using up to $20 billion in funding from Japan and money from the CHIPS Act as the U.S. Commerce Department plans to take a 4% stake in the company.
Community
The Independent Living Center Invites Families to Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 29 Featuring New Walk-Through Haunted House
The Independent Living Center (TILC) invites the community to its annual Trunk or Treat on October 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for an evening of Halloween fun, family-friendly activities, and an opportunity to learn […]
US Business
Galderma to Buy ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion
The dermatology company agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including the Obagi family and funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.
