US Business
Colbert Cancellation Exposes the Perilous State of Late-Night TV
CBS’s decision to end its long-running “Late Show” franchise touched off a firestorm—and is a grim sign for a challenged television format.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Missouri Public Service Commission Changes Local for Joplin Local Public Hearing in Schedule in Liberty Utilities Electric Rate Case
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is announcing a change in the location of a local public hearing scheduled at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Joplin in an […]
Health Care
Aimee J Daily, Ph.D., President and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Makes Historic Visit to Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – It was a whirlwind tour for Aimee J Daily, Ph.D, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, during her first-ever visit to Freeman Health System, the very epicenter of […]
Community
Enchroma Colorblind Glasses Now Available at Joplin Public Library
Joplin Public Library has partnered with EnChroma’s Color Accessibility Program, which helps public venues, schools, state parks, libraries, museums, and other organizations purchase and loan EnChroma glasses to patrons. Because of this program, the Library’s art […]
US Business
A Family Feud Is Rocking One of the World’s Richest Hotel Dynasties
As the elder son, Sherman Kwek was the chosen successor at a Singapore real-estate empire. Then he tried to push out his billionaire father’s adviser, a Juilliard-trained pianist.
US Business
CBS to End ‘Late Show’ in May, Concluding Decadeslong Run
“This is all just going away,” host Stephen Colbert said while taping his Thursday show.
US Business
FedEx Technology Chief Departs After Internal Probe Into Unit He Oversaw
The company said the investigation into the unit, FedEx Dataworks, didn’t prompt Sriram Krishnasamy’s exit.
US Business
China Threatens to Block Panama Ports Deal Unless Its Shipping Giant Is Part of It
The proposed sale includes two ports at the Panama Canal and more than 40 others around the world, all owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison.
US Business
Netflix Raises Revenue, Margin Forecasts After Strong Second Quarter
Price increases, membership growth and ad business momentum have all helped the streaming giant top projections.
Entertainment
Connect2Culture’s JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival Returns on July 19
Get ready to jam on, Joplin! Connect2Culture’s JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival is returning to the Leggett & Platt Green at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on Saturday, July 19. With six amazing […]