US Business
One Company’s Effort to Make an AI-Ready Catalog of Everything We Buy
In an Arkansas “capture factory,” hand models and food stylists are preparing for the future of shopping.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
US Business
Intel to Buy Apollo’s Stake in Joint Ireland Chip Manufacturing Facility for $14.2 Billion
Intel agreed to buy Apollo Global Management’s 49% stake in the companies’ Fab 34 joint venture chip manufacturing plant in Ireland for $14.2 billion.
US Business
AT&T Pledges Up to $2 Billion to Upgrade Emergency Cellular Network
Chief Executive John Stankey agreed to the new terms for the FirstNet program last week, after talks with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Chrysler, Once an American Icon, Now Sells Just One Minivan. Can it Survive?
Dealers want to see a fuller lineup but a turnaround will be expensive and difficult.
Education
Joplin Schools Now Enrolling for 2026 Summer School Opportunities
JOPLIN, MO. – Enrollment is now open for 2026 Summer School opportunities in Joplin Schools for any student entering PreK through 12 grade. Enrollment will be online, and can be accessed at JoplinSchools.org/Summer or through […]
Education
Compass Academy Network Opens Applications for Free Summer Enrichment Program
(Joplin, MO) – The Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to announce that applications are now open for its free, four–week summer enrichment program for middle school students. The program provides students with a fun, engaging, […]
Community
City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Grand Launch Party for MOmentum Bike Park on May 2
Bring your family, bicycles, and helmets to the MOmentum Bike Park on Saturday, May 2 for the City of Joplin’s Grand Launch Party! This opening event is a day packed with energy and entertainment. Plans […]
US Business
A Grubhub Founder Wants to Change Your Flat Tire Now
Two roadside-assistance platforms merged last month and will be led by a group of former Grubhub executives.
Community
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Two Events in April
The Joplin History and Mineral Museum invites the community to join them for two fun, family-friendly events during the month of April. Read more below. LEGO Sale, Swap, and Shop Saturday, April 11 | 6:00 pm […]