US Business
TikTok’s Fate Coming to a Head
TikTok and its partners are heading into what could be a pivotal weekend with a multipart strategy to avert a fast-approaching U.S. ban on downloads of the popular video-sharing app.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Is It Insane to Start a Business During Coronavirus? Millions of Americans Don’t Think So.
The pandemic closed hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country. But now applications for new U.S. businesses are rising at the fastest rate since 2007. Why? A mix of necessity and opportunity.
US Business
American Secures Larger Government Loan After Rivals Reject Cash
The airline said it would be able to borrow more than expected from the U.S. Treasury after rivals walked away from government loans, helping the airline shore up its cash reserves.
Health Care
Standalone Orthopedic Facility Presents Benefits for Patients During Pandemic
(Joplin, MO) – After a wait of a few months, the former Orthopedic Specialists of the Four States has completed the process of joining forces with Mercy, including rebranding to proudly reflect the Mercy name. […]
US Business
Apple Suspends Commissions for Apps Offering Paid Online Events
The change comes as the App Store owner faces scrutiny from software developers and regulators over how its digital marketplace operates.
US Business
Boeing Board Accused of Lax Oversight Amid 737 MAX Crisis
A shareholder lawsuit that cites internal company documents alleges that the plane maker failed to properly oversee management’s responses to two fatal crashes and safety problems in the aircraft involved.
Events
Missouri DHSS Sponsors Upcoming Manager Wellness Training
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is sponsoring three manager training sessions that are free to those interested. These are great one-hour, virtual courses built to help engage managers […]
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Presents Freeman with Foundation Award
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System is proud to be a recipient of a $5,000 Arvest Foundation award designed to support local organizations doing outstanding work to improve the quality of life in the communities […]
US Business
Apple Faces Prolonged $15 Billion Tax Battle as EU Appeals
The tech giant’s legal battle over a $15.2 billion tax bill will continue, potentially for years, after the European Union appealed a court ruling that sided with Apple.
US Business
Palantir Expected to Be Valued at Nearly $22 Billion in IPO
Palantir Technologies is expected to fetch a lofty valuation in its transition to a public company despite an unusually aggressive governance structure, in the latest sign of investors’ voracious appetite for new shares.