US Business
Trump Administration Weighs Patent System Overhaul to Raise Revenue
Commerce Department officials are discussing a new fee based on patent value, which could fuel backlash from businesses.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Fintech Billionaire Beats Co-Founder in Fight to Keep Voting Superpowers
Shareholders in Wise, a rare U.K. tech success, voted in favor of moving its main stock listing to New York and extending dual-class shares by a decade.
US Business
Ryan Reynolds, Gwyneth Paltrow Help Astronomer Move On From Coldplay Kiss Cam
The Hollywood stars assisted the tech firm stung by a concert public-relations crisis.
Small Business/Startups
Steve’s Frame & Body Invests in New Technology to Meet Evolving Industry Demands
Todd Chenault and the team at Steve’s Frame & Body, a collision repair center in Joplin, have made major investments in advanced equipment to better serve their customers and keep pace with the evolving automotive […]
Events
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Hyperautomation on August 14
Organizations across industries are facing mounting pressure to do more with less, whether it’s addressing staffing shortages, managing rising workloads, or improving operational accuracy. Join Forvis Mazars for a virtual session at 10:00 am on […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for August 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for August 2025. Other listings could be […]
US Business
MFE-MediaForEurope Makes Sweetened $2.4 Billion ProSiebenSat.1 Takeover Offer
The media broadcasting group said it would offer ProSiebenSat.1 shareholders 4.48 euros a share in cash and 1.3 newly-issued MFE A shares for each ProSiebenSat.1 share.
US Business
Forget Cartier: Made-in-China Luxury Captivates Chinese Consumers
Homegrown names such as Laopu, Mao Geping and Songmont are winning over customers who are losing their taste for high-end Western brands.
US Business
CEOs Trumpet Smaller Workforces as a Sign of Corporate Health
Bosses aren’t just unapologetic about staff cuts. Many are touting shrinking head counts as accomplishments in the AI era.
US Business
Welcome to the Grocery Store Where Prices Change 100 Times a Day
The spread of electronic shelf labels to big U.S. retailers like Kroger and Walmart has raised questions about a future where prices could change in an instant.