US Business
Costco’s Sales Get Another Boost From Pandemic Buying
After stockpiling early in the pandemic, Americans continue to turn to Costco Wholesale to buy bulk quantities of groceries and cleaning supplies.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Unemployment Claims Hold at High Level
The number of applications for unemployment benefits has held at just under 900,000 a week this month, suggesting the labor-market recovery is stalling as layoffs restrain hiring gains six months into the pandemic.
US Business
California’s Ban on New Gas Cars Further Upends Auto Industry
California’s decision to ban sales of new conventional vehicles starting in 2035 shows how regulators’ aggressive emission targets are forcibly reshaping an industry that is struggling to keep its customers on board.
US Business
Blue Cross Group Settles Antitrust Case for $2.7 Billion
The agreement that the insurance group has negotiated would also require it curb practices that allegedly limited competition among its 36 member companies, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
US Business
TikTok Owner Puts Deal With Oracle, Walmart in Beijing’s Hands
ByteDance is seeking approval from Beijing for the White House-endorsed plan under new export restrictions, as Chinese state media continue criticism.
US Business
California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order that aims to end the sale of new gasoline and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035.
US Business
WeWork Sells Majority Stake in China Business, Cutting Costs
The real-estate operator is selling control of its business in China, the latest sign it is abandoning its former rapid-growth approach and looking to reduce risk.
US Business
Nikola’s Talks With Energy Firms Stalled Following Short-Seller Report
The electric-truck maker’s pursuit of a deal with BP and other energy companies on hydrogen-refueling stations has paused, the first outward indication that allegations against Nikola are affecting its business plan.
Events
Public Meeting Set to Discuss Future Possibilities for Memorial Hall; Public Input Encouraged
(Joplin, MO) – Following a community survey and a public meeting about the future of Memorial Hall that had over 800 responses, the City of Joplin will host a meeting to discuss preliminary concepts and […]
Health Care
Freeman Celebrates Neonatal Nurses
(Joplin, MO) – Cake, punch, and snacks are simple rewards for the nursing staff who care around the clock for Freeman Health System’s tiniest patients. Infants in Freeman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are fragile patients […]