US Business
Burberry Plans to Cut 1,700 Jobs to Tackle Luxury Slump
The British label said it is continuing with restructuring as part of a wider spending downturn that is plaguing the luxury sector.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Imperial Brands Pretax Profit Rises; CEO Stefan Bomhard to Retire
The London-listed tobacco manufacturer said Chief Executive Stefan Bomhard would retire after serving the company for five years.
Community
Joplin Public Library Announces 2025 Summer Reading Program
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library (JPL) is excited to present their annual all-ages Summer Reading Program from May 27 to July 20, with the theme “Color Our World.” Summer Reading is a free program […]
Chamber Updates
Leadership Joplin Class of 2025 Invites Community to Join Them for Color the Community Day on May 31
The Leadership Joplin Class of 2025 invites the community to join them on Saturday, May 31, at Creative Audio (629 S. Main Street) as they turn a wall into a vibrant work of art together! […]
Health Care
Ozark Center’s Roger Koch Recognized for Life-Changing Veteran Care
(Joplin, MO) – Roger Koch, the man who’s helped scores of Joplin area veterans mentally transition back into society following military service or deployments overseas, received unexpected recognition for his selfless work earlier this month. […]
Education
Kansas City University Celebrates 2025 Graduates Filling Essential Gaps in Health Care Workforce
Kansas City University (KCU) celebrated a momentous 2025 commencement season with ceremonies held in Joplin and Kansas City, Missouri, recognizing the accomplishments of its newest graduates and highlighting key moments in the institution’s continuing evolution. […]
US Business
Honda Guides for Lower Profit Amid Auto Tariff Headwind
The carmaker projected a sharp drop in profit as it expects to be hit by higher U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars.
US Business
SoftBank Group Posts First Annual Profit in Four Years as It Ramps Up AI Investments
The Japanese company has been making bigger investments as tech stocks have risen thanks to enthusiasm over artificial intelligence.
US Business
Hannover Re Net Profit Declines on Losses From California Wildfires
First-quarter net profit fell 14% after costs linked to the wildfires meant its large-loss budget was exceeded, but the company reiterated its expectations for the full year.
US Business
Bayer Confirms Guidance Despite Net Profit Drop
The company stuck to its full-year outlook on better-than-expected sales and adjusted earnings, but posted a fall in net profit.