US Business
Match’s Dating App in Japan Gives Women Control, Makes Men Pay
The company’s Pairs app, aimed at singles serious about matrimony, has become Japan’s most popular dating service.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Amid Expanded Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Signs Emerge of Slowing Demand
With vaccine eligibility having expanded to every American age 16 and older, there are signs that supply may be outstripping demand and the pace of vaccinations is slowing.
US Business
Fortnite’s Mastermind Goes to Battle With Apple
Tim Sweeney is responsible for one of the world’s most successful videogames. Does he have what it takes to defeat the world’s biggest company?
US Business
U.S. Lifts Pause on J&J’s Covid Vaccine
Use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 shot should resume, U.S. health regulators said after investigating rare blood-clotting cases. The vaccine could be back in circulation as soon as this weekend.
COVID-19
Joplin Health Department to Offer Vaccination Clinic for Walk-In Traffic As Well As By Appointment
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin Health Department will offer an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, April 27. Health Department staff will offer first-dose Moderna vaccines from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm […]
Events
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in […]
US Business
Panasonic to Buy Blue Yonder for $7.1 Billion
Blue Yonder’s supply-chain software helps retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers predict customer demand.
Career Building
Freeman Health System to Host Nursing Hiring Event
Looking to enter the nursing field? Freeman Health System will host a nursing hiring event on Tuesday, May 4 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event will take place in the Endzone Field House […]
US Business
SpaceX Launches Crewed Rocket in Latest NASA Mission
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its third crewed rocket, sending a further four astronauts into orbit and marking the first time the company achieved the takeoff with both a pre-used capsule and rocket.
US Business
Apple, Spotify and the New Battle Over Who Wins Podcasting
Podcasts exploded in popularity during the lockdown and are on track to bring in more than $1 billion in U.S. advertising revenue this year.