Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets.
US Business
The 33-Year-Old Meat Heir Feeding America’s Protein Obsession
JBS overcame scandal to finally secure a listing on the NYSE. Is Wesley Batista Filho ready to be the third generation of family leaders?
US Business
California Expands Film and TV Tax Credits to Lure Production Back to Hollywood
California lawmakers voted to increase tax credits for film and TV production, in a bid to bring back work that has been leaving for other U.S. cities and overseas.
US Business
United Natural Foods Restores Systems After Hack, Expects Financial Hit
The distributor for Whole Foods and other grocers says fourth-quarter results will sour from sales outage, recovery costs.
US Business
Sanctioned Steelmaker Finds a Buyer for U.S., Canada Plants
Private-equity firm to pay up to $500 million for Evraz North America, whose parent company’s largest shareholder is Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind when handling fireworks to prevent any issues. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the City of Joplin […]
Events
Watered Gardens Invites the Community to Celebrate Liberty by Purchasing Fireworks at Forge Center for Virtue & Work
Watered Gardens invites the community to make plans and stop by their fireworks stand beginning Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm! The funds raised from this stand will […]
Construction
Joplin Trails Coalition Announces Frisco Trail Extension Project with Asbell Construction
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Trails Coalition is pleased to announce that a contract has been awarded to Asbell Construction for the next phase of the Frisco Trail extension. This multi-phase project will expand the […]
US Business
Hawaiian Airlines Faces Cyber Issue, But Flights Still Operating Normally
The Federal Aviation Administration said there has been no impact on safety.
US Business
Longtime Musk Aide and Fixer Omead Afshar Leaves Tesla
The departure of Afshar, who oversaw sales and manufacturing in North America and Europe, comes as Tesla struggles with declining global sales.
