US Business
Military Tech Companies, Long Snubbed in Europe, Are Having a Moment
Russia’s aggression and Trump’s re-election have prompted Europe’s startup scene to tackle defense, drawing U.S. investors.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Ford Profit More Than Doubles on Growth in Sales of Pickups, SUVs
The automaker is looking to hire workers and to boost F-Series production to make up for an aluminum supply disruption.
US Business
Intel Surges as First Earnings Report Since U.S. Investment Shows Momentum
The troubled chipmaker posted third-quarter profit of $4.1 billion on improved PC chip sales and smaller losses in its foundry business.
US Business
Rivian Lays Off More Than 600 Workers Amid EV Pullback
The EV truck maker is trying to reduce costs ahead of a new vehicle launch in 2026.
Education
Bright Futures Joplin Invites Community to Participate in Bright Futures Joplin Day
Bright Futures Joplin is excited to invite the community to join them for Bright Futures Joplin (BFJ) Days! The First Wednesday of the month is BFJ Day, which id dedicated to spreading awareness about the […]
Education
Crowder College Opens 45th Anniversary Literary-Art Contest for ‘Crowder Quill’
(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder Quill, the literary-art magazine of Crowder College, is now accepting entries for its 45th anniversary contest, featuring categories in literature, photography, and art. This free competition accepts entries in eight […]
Events
Serotonin Centers Joplin to Host Grand Opening Celebration on November 6
Serotonin Centers Joplin invites the business community to join them in celebrating their Grand Opening on Thursday, November 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm! Attendees can expect to enjoy light bites and beverages, an exciting […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System RN Jessie McNally Wins DAISY Award for Dedication Inside NICU
(Joplin, MO) – For a moment, Jessie McNally stood stunned, hands covering her face. Seated in front of the veteran Freeman RN were the smiling parents of four infants McNally had cared for at the […]
US Business
Nokia Reports Sharp Rise in Demand From AI and Cloud Customers
Strategic focus has been increasingly shifting to network infrastructure, where data centers and AI investments are creating new growth opportunities for the company.
US Business
Trump Administration in Talks to Take Equity Stakes in Quantum-Computing Firms
The discussions signal Washington’s wider involvement in critical parts of the economy.