US Business
Puig’s Shares Slump After Termination of Merger Talks With Estee Lauder
Madrid-listed shares fell more than 14% in European morning trading, while Estee Lauder’s stock was up over 10% in premarket trading.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
In India, You Can Get Milk Delivered Faster Than It Takes to Make Coffee
Amazon is racing Indian startups to deliver groceries to customers in minutes. The secret sauce is micro-warehouses.
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School’s Class of 2026 Earns Over $6.5M in Merit-Based Scholarship Offers
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) wishes to sincerely celebrate the 17 members of Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School’s Class of 2026 who received more than $6,500,000 in merit-based scholarship offers. Every member of the […]
Education
Joplin Schools Offering Free Summer Meals from May 27 to August 14
Good nutrition doesn’t take a summer break! From May 27 to August 14, Joplin Schools is offering free, nutritious meals for children and teens 18 years old or younger. All are welcome and kiddos don’t […]
US Business
The Fashion Heir Facing Suspicion After Father’s Deadly Fall
Jonathan Andic, the son of Mango’s billionaire founder, has emerged as the prime suspect in the retail tycoon’s mysterious death.
US Business
Senior Walmart Executives Depart in Reshuffling Under New CEO
Sam’s Club Chief Operating Officer Tom Ward, a veteran of almost two decades, and Cedric Clark, head of Walmart U.S. store operations, are leaving the company.
Community
Connect2Culture and Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Outdoor Movie on June 18
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) and Spiva Center for the Arts are teaming up to host an outdoor movie on the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. Movie […]
US Business
Dad Books Are a Dying Breed
Print sales of “serious” nonfiction are in serious decline, and publishers think the reason is the smorgasbord of podcasts and other new media their male readers are devouring.
US Business
Why Everlane’s Sale to Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Is Rattling Customers
Watch WSJ break down the backlash and what the deal means for the future of similar brands.
Community
City of Joplin Opens Pools for Summer 2026 Season
Pool season is officially beginning for the City of Joplin! The City’s two aquatic centers, Schifferdecker Aquatic Center and Cunningham Aquatic Center, will open for the summer on Saturday, May 23. Both Schifferdecker Aquatic Center […]