US Business
Barclays to Buy U.S. Lending Startup Best Egg for $800 Million
The bet on U.S. consumer finance forms part of CEO C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s bid to boost the British bank’s stock.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Community
Joplin Parks and Recreation Department to Host Joplin’s Annual Tree Trail with Ceremony Kick-Off on December 4
The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department wants to celebrate by inviting the community to join them for their Annual Holiday Tree Trail Competition! Businesses and nonprofits […]
US Business
Why ‘Yellowstone’ Mastermind Taylor Sheridan Decided to Ditch Paramount
The creator of hits like “Tulsa King” and “Landman” is leaving the entertainment company after tension with new Paramount CEO David Ellison’s leadership team.
US Business
The Lengths Americans Are Willing to Go to Make Every Penny Count
From buying half a cow to watering down dish soap, people are increasingly experimenting with frugality—and it is affecting sales at consumer companies.
US Business
Keurig Dr Pepper Turns to Private Capital to Back $18 Billion Deal
The financing would aid Keurig Dr Pepper’s takeover of JDE Peet’s and eventual split into two companies.
US Business
A Dormant Nuclear Plant in Iowa Is Poised to Power Google’s Energy Needs
The tech giant is reviving the Duane Arnold Energy Center, the latest big tech move to fuel expansive artificial intelligence ambitions.
US Business
‘CBS Evening News’ Co-Anchor John Dickerson Leaving Network
The move comes after Bari Weiss started as editor in chief of CBS News earlier this month. The decision to leave was his own.
Accounting
Forvis Mazars Wins Dual National Awards for Outstanding Culture, Operational Excellence
Forvis Mazars LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, has been recognized with two prestigious national honors: inclusion in Inside Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best: 75 Best […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s LionHogTech 2025 Highlights Innovation and AI Collaboration Across Missouri and Arkansas
LionHogTech 2025, a regional hackathon focused on automation and AI, brought together high school and university students from Missouri and Arkansas to develop real-world technology solutions. The event, held at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for November 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for November 2025. Other listings could be […]