US Business
Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs
Drugmakers or countries that strike pricing deals or make manufacturing investment commitments in the U.S. can secure much lower levies, or none at all.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Esports Teams Conclude Dominant Regular Season, Advance to Playoffs in Multiple Game Titles
The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Esports program, known on campus as MOSO Esports, has wrapped up an impressive season, highlighted by dominant regular-season performances and multiple post-season appearances across several titles. The MSSU Gold team […]
Community
Bright Futures Joplin to Host 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game on April 11
Join Bright Futures Joplin on Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 pm at Joplin High School for the 9th Annual Guns & Hoses Benefit Basketball Game! The Joplin Police Department and Joplin Fire Department are going […]
Events
Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Last Day to Apply is April 6
Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]
US Business
TotalEnergies, Masdar Form $2.2 Billion Asia Renewables Joint Venture
The venture will be the two companies’ sole vehicle for developing and operating renewable energy and battery storage projects in nine Asian countries.
US Business
State Farm Is in Trump’s Crosshairs Over L.A. Fires
The president called the insurer “absolutely horrible” after conversations with local officials including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
US Business
The Women Who Love the Manosphere
While hosts like Theo Von and Joe Rogan primarily market to men, they’ve drawn female listeners with a politically adaptable, occasionally vulgar lens on a complicated world.
US Business
Nike Can’t Fix Its China Problem and That’s Tanking Its Stock
The sneaker maker is losing ground in its second-biggest market and warns that the next quarter there could be worse.
Community
Lafayette House Invites Community to Ooh-La Lafayette 2026: Written in the Stars on April 10
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is proud to announce that Ooh-La Lafayette 2026: Written in the Stars will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, beginning at 6:00 pm at Downstream Casino Resort. Now in […]