US Business
America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply
U.S. oil prices this week skyrocketed at their fastest pace on record.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
The Burger King President Who Took a Bite Out of McDonald’s
Tom Curtis has gone viral by recording a video of himself chomping on a Whopper and even posting his phone number online.
Community
City of Joplin Begins Work for Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza with Area Tree Management
In preparation for the Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project, City of Joplin staff and a contractor are clearing select trees and brush in the project area. This work follows surveying and assessment to […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Welcomes Northwest Health System to Its Care Network
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) to acquire Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, including its four hospitals – […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector on March 11
The nonprofit sector has faced many challenges over the past year, including federal funding uncertainties, shifting demographics, and increasing community needs. Join Forvis Mazars for this first webinar in the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector series. […]
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]
US Business
Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.
US Business
The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets
Kalshi and Polymarket pour money into deals with social-media influencers and students, who try to parlay rumors, insider info into cash.
US Business
Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied
The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.
US Business
Missiles Keep Getting in the Way of Flights in the Gulf
Flights are starting to resume in the Middle East, but the ongoing Iran conflict is putting aircraft at risk.