US Business
Why Ford’s Made-in-America Strategy Hurts It in Trump’s Trade War
The company says new tariff deals with Japan, the EU and South Korea put it at a disadvantage.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
How Figma Made Design Everyone’s Business
“It’s going to be really important that companies think about not just what they’re creating but how users are experiencing it,” says Figma CTO.
US Business
Apple’s iPhone Sales Blow Past Estimates as Customers Raced to Beat Tariffs
The company’s revenue was about 10% higher than the same period a year ago, showing an unexpected ability to weather tariff blows.
Health Care
A Great Big ‘Thank You!’
Joplin, MO. – Ozark Center Turnaround Ranch hosted members of the Freeman Health System Auxiliary as a way to express appreciation for the Auxiliary’s Board’s recent $8,000 donation, which will be used to further beautify the […]
Community
Ewert Park reaches a 100-year milestone as Park Days begin
While Joplin Emancipation Park Days officially begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, the public is encouraged to attend a special presentation earlier that day. At 10:30 a.m., City officials and Park Days organizers […]
US Business
British American Tobacco Backs Guidance on Better-Than-Expected Earnings
The tobacco group said it expects to meet the top end of its 2025 guidance of revenue growth of 1% to 2% at constant rates.
US Business
Bud Brewer AB InBev’s Profit Rises Ahead of Views Despite Sales Volume Decline
The world’s largest brewer posted an increase in second-quarter net profit to $1.68 billion, beating analysts’ forecasts even as beer volumes continued to fall.
US Business
Microsoft’s Cloud Unit, Bolstered by AI Demand, Supercharges Earnings
Much of company’s recent growth has come through the cloud business, which AI companies have been using to host models.
US Business
Meta Shares Soar as Ad Business Continues to Fuel AI Ambitions
The company held its top capital-spending projections steady for the first time this year, an issue investors have watched closely. Shares rose 11% after hours.
Education
Crowder Board of Trustees appoint Schutten
Neosho, MO – Crowder College Board of Trustees voted to name Ken Schutten, Board of Trustee member for McDonald County after coming out of closed session Monday, July 28. Schutten is the Communications Director for McDonald […]