US Business
Amazon’s Win Against Perplexity Kicks AI Shopping Wars Into High Gear
A judge ruled that Amazon can keep outside AI bots off its site for now, but retailers are preparing for a new normal in shopping.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Accounting
KPM CPAS & ADVISORS Named Among the Top Midwestern Firms
(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is proud to announce a recent national distinction the firm has received based on revenue. Accounting Today has included KPM among the top firms in the Midwest […]
Events
Spiva Center for the Arts’ 2026 PhotoSpiva Event Open from March 14 to May 2
Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to announce the opening of their 2026 PhotoSpiva exhibit, beginning Saturday March 14 and closing on Saturday, May 2. PhotoSpiva is a national competition hosted annual by Spiva […]
Community
City of Joplin Announces Opening of JHAP-3 Program to All Income-Eligible Homebuyers
The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that the highly popular JHAP (Joplin Homebuyer Assistance Program) is now opening a third round to all low‑to‑moderate income households who meet federal income requirements and intend […]
Community
Joplin Public Library Invites Local Businesses to Join Joplin Reads Together through Community Business Partnerships
The Joplin Public Library (JPL) is asking for businesses to consider helping promote Joplin Reads Together 2026. Joplin Reads Together is a community-focused, month-long campaign centered upon one adult novel. Community members are encouraged to […]
US Business
The Billion-Dollar AI Startup That Was Founded by Teenagers
The team behind Aaru is attracting brands including McDonald’s and EY by betting AI bots can predict human behavior better than humans can.
US Business
Boeing Says Wiring Flaws Will Slow Some 737 MAX Deliveries
The company found scratched wiring in undelivered planes and said the delay could curb overall plane deliveries this month.
US Business
IEA Proposes Largest Ever Oil Release From Strategic Reserves
Countries would decide Wednesday whether to release oil stocks in an attempt to tame crude prices.
US Business
Oil Markets Have Another Wild Day of Trading
Plus, about 140 U.S. troops have been injured in the Iran war, and Liza Minnelli dishes about her life.
Events
Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule for Liberty’s CCN Request
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing a virtual local public hearing on April 16, 2026, to receive customer comments in a request for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity […]