US Business
Hollywood Is Reeling—and These Movies Have Never Been So Popular
The PG rating has become the king of the box office. The entertainment business now relies on kids dragging their parents to theaters.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Tyson to Close One of the Biggest Beef-Processing Plants in the U.S.
The largest meat supplier in the U.S. has lost more than $425 million on beef this year, despite near record-high prices.
US Business
He Put On His Compression Socks—Then Sold $735 Million of Art
Auctioneer Oliver Barker has overseen viral moments and milestone art sales. This week, he had a hand in record-setting Gustav Klimt and Frida Kahlo purchases.
Events
Watered Gardens Ministries’ Marketplace Thrift Store to Hold Black Friday Weekend Sales on November 28 and 29
Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce that their Marketplace Thrift Store (220 W. 2nds Street) will be holding Black Friday sales all weekend after Thanksgiving! The community is invited to visit the Marketplace Thrift […]
Events
City of Joplin to Officially Open MOmentum Bike Park on November 24 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Who’s ready to ride?! MOmentum Bike Park, the largest municipal facility of its kind in Missouri, will open to the public on Monday, November 24, 2025. The City of Joplin invites everyone to join them […]
Government
Joplin Health Department Continues WIC Contract
The Joplin City WIC announces that a contract continuance to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Women, Infants and Children […]
US Business
Marketers Are Quitting Corporations for Sports Teams. CMOs Who Made the Move Explain Why.
A CMO role in sports can offer executives a more meaningful job than the corporate hamster wheel—but glamour and predictability can be in short supply.
US Business
Air-Traffic Controllers With Perfect Shutdown Attendance to Get $10,000 Bonuses
The Transportation Department says 776 controllers and technicians will receive bonuses, suggesting only a fraction didn’t miss work.
US Business
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
Of the three bidders, only Paramount is pursuing all of Warner Discovery, including cable channels.
US Business
American Shoppers Are Looking for Deals and Walmart Is Cashing In
The retailer reported strong quarterly sales and raised its full-year financial outlook as consumers sought out better value.