US Business
Smartmatic Indicted Over Alleged Bribes
The voting-machine company earlier brought defamation suits against Trump allies over claims it rigged the 2020 election.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
Public Hearing set for Oct. 22 for comments on proposed Charter revisions
Joplin citizens are invited to comment on items under consideration by the Charter Review Commission in an upcoming Public Hearing. The public meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the City […]
US Business
Kerstin Block, Founder of Buffalo Exchange, Dies at 83
With a twist on the buy-sell-trade retail model, she emphasized transparency with both customers and employees.
US Business
IKEA’s Yearslong Price-Cutting Bonanza Is Coming to an End
The furniture retailer is raising prices on some products, and working to source more goods in the U.S. because of President Trump’s tariffs.
US Business
AI Data Centers, Desperate for Electricity, Are Building Their Own Power Plants
Utilities are pushing to increase supply, but meeting the surge in demand won’t be easy or fast. Tech companies aren’t waiting around.
US Business
Feds Find No Evidence of Tariff Cheating Among Appliance Makers
Federal officials say they have found no evidence of widespread undervaluing of imported appliances after Whirlpool last month accused its rivals of possible tariff evasion.
US Business
Prologis Raises Outlook as Warehouse Leasing Picks Up
The industrial real-estate owner’s revenue climbed 9% year-over-year in the third quarter.
Health Care
Mercy Earns National Honor for Excellence in Patient Experience
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 15, 2025) – For the fourth consecutive year, Mercy has earned the Excellence in Patient Experience Award as the top large health system in the country for patient experience. The distinction was […]
Accounting
Jordan CPA Services’ Andrew Jordan Featured on Becker’s “Cool Careers in Accounting” Podcast (Episode 19)
Jordan CPA Services is proud to share that Co-Owner and President Andrew Jordan was featured on Episode 19 of Becker’s Cool Careers in Accounting podcast series — a program dedicated to highlighting inspiring career paths […]
US Business
BlackRock’s AI Consortium to Buy Aligned Data Centers in $20 Billion Deal
The companies said the transaction ranks among the largest data-center deals ever.