US Business
Alstom Shares Plunge on Profit Warning
Shares in the trainmaker dropped 26% after it said some large projects progressed more slowly than anticipated weighing on near-term margins and cash.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
FAA Curbs Airlines’ Flight Plans at O’Hare
United and American had both planned flight increases, competing for passengers at the Midwestern hub.
US Business
Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June
The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings
(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at 205 W. 21st Street. Joplin Fire Department arrived on scene to find smoke and flames […]
US Business
Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand the tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List
Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]
US Business
General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
Education
Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter
Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners. Learn more below. […]
US Business
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.