US Business
SoftBank Nears $40 Billion Deal to Sell Arm Holdings
The Japanese technology conglomerate is nearing another big asset sale—of Arm Holdings to Nvidia—that would create a chip-industry powerhouse.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
A California Law Was Supposed to Give Uber Drivers New Protections. Instead, Comedians Lost Work.
While companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have fought AB-5 in court, the law has unintentionally limited job opportunities for some other freelance workers.
US Business
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Delayed as Pandemic Slows U.S. Theater Reopenings
Warner Bros. is postponing the release of its Wonder Woman sequel by more than two months, signaling that Hollywood studios fear U.S. moviegoers are hesitant to return to theaters.
US Business
TikTok’s New Boss Takes Over a Very Hot Seat
With the fate of the video-sharing app being debated at the highest levels in Washington, Beijing and Silicon Valley, interim head Vanessa Pappas is looking to keep things running amid the high-stakes geopolitical drama.
US Business
Banking Is Now Ahead of Other Industries in Promoting Women
Citigroup’s appointment of Jane Fraser as its next chief executive reflects efforts to elevate women across banking, though many say work remains to transform the industry.
US Business
Google’s Sundar Pichai Is a Really Nice Guy. Is That Enough?
Those who know the chief executive say he’s a thoughtful, kind person whose low-key style helped him get the job. He’s now contending with possible antitrust lawsuits, a recent revenue drop and pressure to take the company in new directions.
Nonprofit
Help Raise Funds For Ronald McDonald House Charities
(Joplin, MO) – Like most 2020 events, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States is doing things a little different in the interest of safety. 0.0K miles means that you can social distance (and […]
Nonprofit
Soroptimist International Begins Annual Nut Sale
(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin has begun its annual sale of delicious nuts and sweets. Nut sales kicked off on September 10 and orders are due by October 15. Contact a member or send […]
Events
City to Hold Annual Auction on Saturday, September 26
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 9:00 am. The Auction will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn located northwest of the Public […]
US Business
Rio Tinto CEO to Step Down Amid Fallout Over Destruction of Ancient Rock Shelters
Rio Tinto said its chief executive would step down as it battles to contain the fallout from the destruction of two ancient rock shelters in northwestern Australia’s minerals-rich Pilbara region that were culturally significant to a local indigenous group.