US Business
Meet the Highest Paid Information Technology Executives of 2024
Chief information officers’ base compensation is increasing by 20% or more as artificial intelligence elevates top tech roles at U.S. businesses.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
The Battle to Keep Consumers Means Smaller Packs of Cookies and Chips
PepsiCo, Campbell’s and others are shrinking packages with lower-price options to spur sales.
US Business
From Wheels to Heels: Veteran Car CEO Gets Mission to Revive Gucci Owner
Renault boss Luca de Meo is preparing for an unconventional move to Kering, whose other brands include Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
US Business
Ad Agencies’ Low Growth Will Drag On as They Adjust to Era of AI, Barclays Says
The firm downgraded three advertising giants after recent meetings, while other analysts said artificial intelligence could increase demand for ad services eventually.
Events
Donate Blood This July with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dive into Summer Perks — And Don’t Miss Extra Perks on July 3
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at over 40 healthcare facilities, is inviting donors to make a lifesaving impact this July and […]
US Business
He Thought an Employee Stole Crypto. The FBI Says It Was a North Korean Scammer.
An army of North Korean workers have taken tech jobs at companies around the world, gaining funds for the regime through paychecks, theft and extortion.
US Business
Google Signs Deal to Buy Fusion Energy From Bill Gates-Backed Nuclear Startup
The tech giant is betting that Commonwealth Fusion Systems could start producing fusion power next decade.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Celebrates Newest Pharmacy Residency Graduation
(Joplin, MO) – Three years of intense learning condensed into a single year’s time — that’s how Andy Shi, Freeman Health System’s PGY1 (postgraduate year one) pharmacy residency program’s newest graduate — describes life over […]
Entertainment
Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Sushi-Making Class on July 12
(Webb City, MO) – Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH) invites culinary enthusiasts and adventurous foodies to beat the summer heat with a unique and refreshing experience: a hands-on Sushi-Making Class on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from […]
US Business
Trump Wants to Expand Nuclear Power. It Won’t Be Easy.
Developers need to prove they can deliver on time and on budget to kick-start interest.