US Business
The Money Question: Should You Go Back to the Office?
It can be a complicated choice for those lucky enough to have a job, with mental health, physical fitness and professional prospects to consider.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
U.S. Pipeline Shutdown Exposes Cyber Threat to Energy Sector
The ransomware attack that forced the closure of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline this weekend showed how cybercriminals pose a far-reaching threat to the nation’s aging, vulnerable energy infrastructure.
US Business
Consumers Feel the Pinch as Prices Rise
Americans accustomed to years of low inflation are beginning to pay sharply higher prices for goods and services as the economy strains to rev back up and the pandemic wanes.
US Business
U.S. Employers Added 266,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Slowed
The number was far short of the one million economists expected, a sign the recovery faces temporary setbacks as many businesses struggle to find workers or remain cautious about the economic outlook.
US Business
Key U.S. Energy Pipeline Closes After Cyberattack
The operator of the Colonial Pipeline, the main conduit carrying gasoline and diesel fuel to the U.S. East Coast, temporarily shut down all operations after discovering a cyberattack.
US Business
Diaper Prices Are Still Getting a Bump From Texas Freeze
The February storm that closed chemical plants across Texas, hobbling production of goods from car parts to smartphones, continues to reverberate throughout the global supply chain.
US Business
Why DoorDash and Uber Eats Delivery Is Costing You More
Wonder why delivery orders have become more expensive during the pandemic? Here’s a breakdown.
US Business
Lobbyists, Unions Seek to Shape Marijuana Industry
Cannabis companies, new trade organizations and banks are looking to shape marijuana-industry ground rules, sending in the lobbyists as more states legalize and Congress weighs measures to further legitimize use.
Education
Crowder College Honors Employees
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College honored 2021 employees of the year in the following categories today at their end of year celebration. The recipients are chosen from nominations submitted to the Neosho Area Chamber of […]
US Business
Grocers, Restaurants to Suppliers: Hurry Up, Make More
Retailers are implementing penalties for late or incomplete orders, adding pressure to food makers dealing with labor and ingredient shortages.