US Business
Trump Administration Taps Data Centers for Backup Power Ahead of Snowstorm
The move is unusual because data-center operators and other businesses generally don’t distribute energy to the grid.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
Crowder College and Franklin Technology Center Sign Articulation Agreement for Nursing Students
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College and Franklin Technology Center (FTC) are both excited to announce that they will be signing an articulation agreement. The agreement will provide a pathway for students at FTC earning a […]
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Urges Donors to Help Stock Shelves Before Winter Weather Hits
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, warns that the winter weather forecast for […]
US Business
Wine, Water and No Chairs: Inside Trump’s Private Reception With CEOs in Davos
Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink and dozens more CEOs stood and waited for over an hour for a meet and greet with the president.
Education
Wildcat Glades Nature Group Releases Their February 2026 Program List
(Joplin, MO) – This month, the Wildcat Glades Nature Group along with other partners, will be hosting a Preschool Connections class, a special event focused on debunking myths about snakes, and a Nature Explorers program. Preschool Connections: […]
US Business
Deutsche Börse to Acquire Allfunds for $6.19 Billion
The wealth management company’s shareholders would receive 6 euros in cash, 2.60 euros worth of Deutsche Börse Group stock and a dividend of 20 European cents per Allfunds share.
US Business
When Elon Musk Came for Michael O’Leary, the Irishman Knew Exactly What to Do
An online brawl between the CEOs of SpaceX and Ryanair has become a lesson in how to monetize a high-profile feud.
US Business
Frank Craighill, Co-Founder of a Sports-Marketing Powerhouse, Dies at 86
A lawyer, he helped some of the biggest athletes earn more—and sometimes urged them to spend less.
US Business
Netflix Earnings Shed Light on Why It Needs Warner
The streaming giant still dominates, but growth is slowing and getting more expensive.
Events
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
Get ready to run for a cause on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend! Put on your lucky shoes and join Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC) for a free community event on Saturday, […]