US Business
Google Rides Global Ad Recovery to Record Revenue
The internet titan’s earnings reflected a continuing recovery in global ad spending that took a hit in early 2020 when people paused travel plans and other purchases.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
UPS’s Revenue Jumps 21% on Online Shopping Surge
Operating profit increased 26% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, a sign that added fees and a hard-line approach to volume limits helped offset higher expenses.
COVID-19
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to Offer Free COVID Testing on February 5
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments announced on February 1 there will be community COVID-19 testing site offered on Friday, February 5 at Access Family Care, 530 S. Maiden […]
Education
February’s Upcoming Trainings and Webinars from Missouri SBDC
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will be holding several trainings throughout this month. Sign up for one today! QuickBooks Desktop: Utilization, Tips, and Tricks Thursday, February 4, […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – Feb. 1, 2021
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Your 2020 1098-T is now available to print. Details are available here. Enrollment in second eight-week classes is […]
US Business
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Is Raising $200 Million for SPAC
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg, about a year after his ouster, is taking steps to re-enter American business with a special-purpose acquisition company.
Entertainment
Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – A groundbreaking ceremony for the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex will be held today, Monday, February 1, 2021, 1:00 pm at the Complex site (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801). Representatives of […]
US Business
U.S. Reaches Deal for At-Home Covid-19 Tests
The $230 million deal with Australian company Ellume will cover 8.5 million over-the-counter tests.
US Business
Covid Wears On, Essential Workers Carry On: ‘Everybody Forgets You’re Still on the Front Line’
Grocery workers, delivery drivers and others have continued reporting to work during the year of Covid. Now, months in, many are feeling a mix of frustration, exhaustion and determination. “My guys are tapped out.”
US Business
Facebook to Counter Apple Privacy Update With Its Own Prompt
The social-media company plans to show users a screen describing the handling of their data to personalize ads.