US Business
GE, AT&T Investors Reject CEO Pay Plans
The nonbinding votes against the proposals for GE’s Larry Culp and AT&T’s John Stankey highlight investor displeasure with what some blue-chip companies paid leaders during the pandemic.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
CVS Says Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow
The pharmacy operator said demand for Covid-19 vaccinations has fallen by about 30% recently as Americans’ hesitancy to receive the shots outweighs expanding eligibility and access.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – May 3, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics The summer and fall 2021 schedule is now available to view here. Open enrollment starts on April 12. […]
Health Care
Mercy Hospital Joplin Earns A Grade From Leapfrog Group
(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Hospital Joplin received an A grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, a national distinction recognizing Mercy Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog […]
US Business
Inside ‘Facebook Jail’: The Secret Rules That Put Users in the Doghouse
The site’s Oversight Board is expected to rule on Donald Trump’s case Wednesday. Breaking Facebook’s rules can mean removed posts and blocked privileges, but a vast number of guidelines for moderators aren’t made public.
Energy & Environment
City of Joplin and Liberty Utilities Offering Free Tire Drop Off on May 7 and 8
(Joplin, MO) – There will be a free Tire Drop Off event on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Joplin Recycling Center, 1310 West A Street. […]
US Business
Lawmakers Urge Probe of Amazon’s Pursuit of Pentagon Contract
Republican Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Ken Buck are pressing the attorney general to investigate potential anticompetitive behavior by Amazon in its pursuit of the JEDI cloud-computing deal ultimately won by Microsoft.
US Business
Epic Games CEO Slams Apple’s Fees as Unfair on Trial’s First Day
An antitrust trial that could reshape the relationship between software developers and app-store operators got under way, with the videogame company’s CEO claiming Apple holds monopoly power.
US Business
Under Armour Paying $9 Million to Resolve SEC Accounting Probe
The regulator claims the sportswear brand failed to tell investors that it pulled forward orders to meet quarterly targets.
US Business
How Decision on Donald Trump’s Facebook Ban Will Work
Facebook’s independent oversight board said it would issue a ruling Wednesday morning that could determine whether the former president can return to the company’s Facebook and Instagram platforms.