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.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Tesla Profit Plunges as Musk Turns Focus to ‘Robot Army’
The electric-vehicle maker’s net income fell 37%, even as American shoppers raced to buy electric vehicles before a $7,500 federal tax credit expired last month.
US Business
Warner Bros. Discovery Rebuffed Three Offers From Paramount
Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav was offered a role at the combined companies as part of the Ellison overture.
US Business
NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies
The licensing agreement is the first of its kind between a major U.S. professional sports league and prediction markets.
Information Technology & Innovation
Sparklight® Launches TechAssist to Simplify Connected Living
(Phoenix, AZ) – From smart thermostats that won’t sync to printers that won’t connect, many households are feeling overwhelmed by their smart tech. Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider, is stepping in to help with […]
Education
Crowder College Technical Education Center Student Max Morin Named District SkillsUSA Officer
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Technical Education Center (CTEC) is pleased to announce Max Morin has been selected as District Vice President for SkillsUSA. Morin is a senior from East Newton High School. He attends […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Receives $42,800 Grant to Enhance Recycling Project Initiative
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)’s Recycling Enhancement Education Project was awarded $42,800 grant in July. The grant is funded through the Region M Waste Management District, which serves the Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Appoints Mary Burgin as New Ambulatory Operations VP
Mary Burgin has been named Freeman Health System’s Vice President Ambulatory Operations, bringing to Joplin more than two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. In layman’s terms, Burgin will be responsible for overseeing the […]
US Business
Surrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing.
The growing industry has little regulation and many cases of financial abuse, including escrow funds taken to pay gambling debts or to buy bitcoin.
US Business
David Zaslav’s Future Hangs in Balance as Warner Goes Up for Sale
The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO is in the fight of his professional life to stop the company from being swallowed by Paramount, the rival entertainment giant controlled by David Ellison.