US Business
Boeing Space Flight Postponed After Mishap at Space Station
Boeing’s Starliner space capsule was slated for launch Friday afternoon.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Procter & Gamble CEO David Taylor to Step Aside
He will be succeeded on Nov. 1 by his top deputy, Jon Moeller, who has been P&G’s finance chief and was promoted to chief operating officer.
US Business
Amazon Maintains Profit Run
The e-commerce giant reported strong results that showcased its dominance even as a slight slowdown in e-commerce sales highlighted the challenge of sustaining the growth it has logged during the pandemic.
Health Care
Freeman to Hold Hiring Fair
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System, Joplin’s largest employer, is holding a hiring fair from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 3 at the Freeman Business Center. Applicants will get on-the-spot interviews. Freeman […]
US Business
Pinterest Shares Fall as U.S. Monthly Average Users Decline
The online sharing platform’s revenue totaled $613.2 million, compared with $272.5 million a year earlier.
Nonprofit
Talking with Kids About Sexual Abuse
Educating communities, including children, is an essential part of preventing sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Age-appropriate conversations that encourage open communication can help provide children with the tools they need to identify abuse. Establishing a […]
US Business
Disney World, Apple to Mandate Masks Indoors
The new requirements come amid rising Covid-19 cases and shifting federal guidance.
Government
City of Joplin Facilities Available for Cooling Centers
(Joplin, MO) – As the heat index increases to dangerously high levels, City of Joplin officials remind citizens to check on family members, neighbors, and friends to ensure their environment is adequate to endure the […]
Law
The Estate Planning Mistakes That Will Cost Your Heirs Money in The Long Run Part 2
Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm In the first installment of this two-part series, we talked about how, in addition to being a tool for handling asset distribution at the […]
US Business
Samsung Profit Rises 73% as Memory-Chip Demand Surges
Revenue increased 20% in the latest quarter, as the results underscored the global appetite for digital goods and services.