US Business
Chevron’s Dilemma in Venezuela: Support Trump’s Vision Without Losing Money
The company lobbied hard for proximity to Venezuela’s oil wealth—but it has little appetite for making major investments there in the near term.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Goldman Sachs Grapples With Top Lawyer’s Epstein Problem
A key executive told others he was formulating a contingency plan for Kathryn Ruemmler to leave after revelations about her Epstein ties.
US Business
Elliott Invests in Hypersonic-Flight Company Stratolaunch
The activist hedge fund is also getting board representation at the Cerberus-backed company.
Entertainment
Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Surf & Turf Prix Fixe Dinner on February 13
Love comes in many forms: romantic, platonic, and self-love. And Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s Surf & Turf Prix Fixe Dinner is here to celebrate them all. Join them on Friday, February 13 at 105 […]
US Business
Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?
Walmart is sprucing up its home goods to attract more high-income shoppers and better compete with the e-commerce titan.
US Business
The Rise and Fall of the American Monoculture
For most of the 20th century, pop culture was the glue that held the U.S. together. But what will it mean now that everything has splintered?
Education
Kansas City University Students Among First to Wield New AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Devices
Kansas City University (KCU) ushered in a new era of medical education with a pioneering point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) elective launched in fall 2024. Developed in collaboration with Butterfly Network, Inc., this forward-thinking course equips future […]
Government
Joplin Health Department Officials Remind Residents of Updated Animal Housing Ordinance
As weather conditions change and temperatures drop, Joplin Health Department officials remind residents of new additions to ordinances regarding animal neglect and proper pet sheltering. Council Bill 2025-453 amends Chapter 18, Section 18-5 Animal Abuse […]
US Business
Elliott Reiterates Opposition to Revised Offer for Toyota Industries
The U.S. activist investor said a stand-alone plan would offer a path to a much higher valuation.
US Business
Micron to Buy Taiwan Plant for $1.8 Billion
The Boise, Idaho-based company plans to acquire the Taiwanese chip-making site to meet surging demand for memory-storage products.