US Business
Toshiba’s CEO Steps Down Under Pressure From Shareholders
Nobuaki Kurumatani resigned a week after the company said it had received an acquisition offer from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
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US Business
Mexico’s Televisa to Merge Content Business With Univision
The tie-up aims to expand streaming video services in underserved Spanish-speaking markets with SoftBank as an investor.
US Business
U.S. Seeks to Pause J&J Shot After Rare Blood-Clot Cases
The FDA and CDC are reviewing data involving six reported cases of blood clots, and the drugmaker said it would delay its European rollout. The White House Covid-19 coordinator said the pause won’t have a major effect on vaccination efforts.
Health Care
Pediatricians Call Attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month
(Joplin, MO) – April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Although accidents do happen when children play, […]
US Business
Covid-19 Vaccine Issues Present New Challenge for J&J
A potential link between its Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots is the latest issue for one of the most storied names in healthcare.
Events
Third Thursday Event to Resume After Pandemic Halt
(Joplin, MO) – After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations of putting large events on hold last year, the Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will host its first Third Thursday event of the […]
US Business
Fake Covid-19 Health Certificates Are Posing a Problem for Airlines
Airlines are battling a scourge of passengers traveling with falsified Covid-19 health certificates, with test results easy to manipulate.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – April 12, 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 […]
Small Business/Startups
Colbert Lawn Service Shares Monthly Tips with Joplin Area Community
For over four decades, Colbert Lawn Service has exceeded customer expectations in Joplin. The company is always happy to share their wisdom and experience to help community members have the best lawns and yards possible. […]
US Business
GameStop Working to Replace CEO George Sherman
Such a change by the retailer would bring a near complete turnover in its C-suite, with many new faces with ties to Chewy added to the board.