US Business
Alaska’s New Mining Rush Chases Something More Coveted Than Gold
An obscure element often found in gold mines used to be considered mining detritus. Now it is at the center of the U.S.-China trade war.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Riding in a Chinese Robotaxi Is Pretty Smooth—That’s a Problem for Waymo
While U.S. companies dominate their home market, other countries are looking to China for driverless technology.
US Business
She Almost Gave Up. Now She Has the Year’s Unlikely Hit Novel.
After struggling as an author for two decades, Virginia Evans has a bestseller with ‘The Correspondent.’
Events
Visit Joplin to Host Presentation on the Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on November 18
Visit Joplin and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to learn about the impact that the 2026 FIFA World Cup games will have on the greater Kansas City region and what […]
US Business
Trump Calls for Antitrust Probe Over Rising Beef Prices
The president accused meatpacking companies of driving up beef prices and the Justice Department has launched an investigation.
US Business
Blake Lively Claims $161 Million in Damages From ‘It Ends With Us’ Fight
The damages claim raises the stakes in the Hollywood feud, with the actress saying she lost millions of dollars in acting jobs, public-speaking opportunities and deals.
US Business
The Bear Cup That’s Causing Brawls at Starbucks
When the coffee chain introduced a limited-edition ‘Bearista’ holiday cup this week, supply quickly ran out. Customers are in open revolt, and resellers are cashing in big.
Events
November 2025 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC
Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate entrepreneurship and continue to foster and support the vibrant business community of our area. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset, […]
Education
Crowder College’s Foundation Receives $606K Donation
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce the receipt of a $606,431 donation from the Barnes family estate. “This gift came at the perfect time as we have been looking to address specific […]
Education
Joplin Schools Celebrates Improved Accreditation Scores
(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) scores for public school districts statewide, showing significant improvement for Joplin Schools. The district’s APR […]