US Business
Inside Bari Weiss’s Decision to Pull a ‘60 Minutes’ Segment
A conflict over the CBS News editor in chief’s decision to hold a segment spotlights the internal tensions over editorial standards.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Trump’s First-Term Trust Buster Is Now Working to Get Paramount Its Deal
Former Justice Department antitrust chief Makan Delrahim is at the center of Paramount’s bid to wrestle Warner Bros. from Netflix.
US Business
I’m Worried About Toxic Fumes on My Upcoming Flight—What Can I Do?
Fumes can leak into the cabin and cockpit of nearly every jetliner. Here’s some advice for readers who are concerned about fume events during flights.
US Business
Trump Administration Halts All Offshore Wind Projects
The Interior Department cited “national security risks” as it paused federal leases for five projects in the works from Massachusetts to Virginia.
US Business
Trump Targets Defense Firms on Weapons Speed, Stock Buybacks
The president said he wants companies to instead spend on new plants.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s KGCS-TV to Host 2026 Cardinals Caravan on January 17
Join Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) KGCS-TV for the 2026 Cardinals Caravan on Saturday, January 17 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center! This free, annual event features former and current St. Louis Cardinals baseball players […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Releases 2025 Year-In-Review
Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, has captured and compiled 2025’s most memorable arts and cultural moments in the Joplin area, bringing them together in a fun, easy-to-use retrospective. Another year full of arts, culture, […]
Government
City of Joplin Offices Closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; Trash Service Shifts Due to Holidays
The City of Joplin’s offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25, and Thursday, January 1, for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. This also includes Public Transit, the Recycling Center, and the Joplin History […]
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a 14-day public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) update. The plan advocates for transportation policies and strategies developed via public involvement and […]
US Business
CBS News Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Segment; Correspondent Calls Decision Political
The news organization said the segment about the El Salvador prison where the Trump administration sent deportees needed additional reporting.