US Business
American Frackers Show Restraint as Oil Tops $70
Shale companies pumped with abandon anytime oil prices rose sharply last decade. But as crude tops $70 a barrel, they are barely doing enough to sustain U.S. production.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Pfizer to Ask Regulators to Authorize Covid-19 Vaccine Booster
The company and its partner BioNTech are also developing an updated version of their vaccine to better protect against the Delta variant.
US Business
Avenatti Sentenced to 2½ Years for Trying to Extort Nike
California lawyer was convicted in February 2020 after he threatened to expose purported corruption in Nike’s elite basketball program unless the apparel giant paid him to conduct an internal investigation.
Entertainment
Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for July 2021
Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is back in operation and gearing up for summer workshops and their 82nd continuous season! Here is what’s coming up this month: Children’s Summer Workshop 2021 Enrollments are still available for […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture to Kick Off JOMO Jammin’ in July This Saturday
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) will kick off JOMO Jammin’ In July — a new, free series that celebrates local talent as well as the return of live performances — this Saturday, July 10. Held […]
US Business
Biden to Target Railroads, Ocean Shipping in Executive Order
The Biden administration will push regulators to confront consolidation and perceived anticompetitive pricing in the ocean shipping and railroad industries as part of a broad effort to blunt the power of big business to dominate industries.
US Business
FDA Narrows Suggested Uses for New Alzheimer’s Drug
The agency recommended Aduhelm be prescribed only for patients in early stages of the disease, a move that could reduce the cost to the federal Medicare program.
Small Business/Startups
Deadline Approaching to Apply for a Better Business Bureau TORCH Award
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) TORCH Awards recognize companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers, and communities. We look for businesses and nonprofits […]
Events
Mother Road Mayhem Coming to Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – This weekend, from Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 11, Landreth Park in Joplin will be home to the Mother Road Mayhem Car, Truck & Bike Show. Presented by Keg Media and […]
US Business
China’s Cyber Watchdog to Police Chinese Overseas Listings
A powerful agency that China’s President Xi Jinping set up during his first term to police the internet is taking on a new role: regulating U.S.-listed Chinese companies.