US Business
U.S. Government Is Expected to Get Multibillion-Dollar Fee in TikTok Deal
The fee would be the latest example of the government getting paid for involvement in private-sector deals.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Dee Ann Lowry Route 66 Golf Scramble on October 3
The Joplin History and Mineral Museum invites the community to grab your clubs, gather your team, and swing for a cause in the Dee Ann Lowry Route 66 Golf Scramble on Friday, October 3, 2025! […]
Banking & Finance
Spiva Center for the Arts and Arvest Bank Partner for Debit Card Art Contest; Accepting Submissions Through September 30
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to partner with Arvest Bank to offer area artists a chance to be featured on a custom Arvest debit card, which represents Spiva! From now until […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture, Ballet Arkansas, and Karen’s Dance Studio Offer Community Cast Auditions, Masterclass on October 5
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) excited to partner with Ballet Arkansas and Karen’s Dance Studio for community cast auditions and a masterclass in conjunction with the performance Ballet Arkansas’s Magic of the Nutcracker. “This is an […]
Community
Watered Gardens to Host 13th Annual Empty Bowls Presales Event from September 20 to September 27
Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls presale event! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the mid 1930’s, Empty Bowls is a grass roots fundraiser brought to people in cities and towns around […]
US Business
Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
The Japanese firm’s SMBC unit plans to raise its stake in the Wall Street bank to up to 20%.
US Business
Jensen Huang Walks an AI Tightrope Between the U.S. and China
With the Intel deal, Nvidia’s CEO is signaling support for the Trump administration’s aims while seeking more access to the Chinese chip market.
US Business
Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here
New, power-sipping EVs due next year are efficient enough to gain 10 to 40 miles of daily charge from the sun alone.
US Business
Inside Disney’s Abrupt Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s Show
The late-night host wanted to address the firestorm over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing on Wednesday’s show. Company leaders worried it would make matters worse.
US Business
Cracker Barrel Targeted With Proxy Fight by Steak ’n Shake Investor
Sardar Biglari’s eighth proxy battle waged at Cracker Barrel follows the branding uproar at the restaurant chain.