US Business
DOJ Defends Musk’s xAI in Data-Center Pollution Lawsuit
The Mississippi facility is supporting the training and development of new AI models that the government is relying on for national-security purposes, the department says.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
ALLO Fiber Invites Businesses to Enter Contest for ALLO Business Sponsorship; Contest Ends on September 22
A business has many critical focus areas and cybersecurity is rapidly becoming one of the most important. It’s no longer just a technical concern; cybersecurity is a critical part of protecting any business. With so […]
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Annual Carver Day Celebration on July 11
George Washington Carver National Monument invites the community to save the date for Saturday, July 11 as they celebrate the Annual Carver Day Celebration! This year, they’re celebrating the 83rd anniversary of George Washington Carver […]
US Business
Car ‘Playgrounds,’ Smartphone Shopping: Inside Carvana’s New-Car Sales Playbook
The online used-car company presented a radical plan for its stores.
US Business
Europe’s Biggest Banking Deal in Years Is Getting Closer
Italian bank UniCredit is edging closer to its goal of taking over German rival Commerzbank, a landmark deal that would create a pan-European financial giant.
US Business
State Farm’s AI Plan for Sales Agents Sparks Uproar. ‘A Real Slap in the Face.’
AI tools and changes to contracts for 19,000 sales agents appear to be a response to the insurer’s eroding status in the industry.
Community
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System to Host Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services for Listening Session on June 24
Freeman Health System invites the community to join them as they host the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services for a Listening Session on Health on Wednesday, June 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. […]
US Business
EV Startup Rivian Lays Off Hundreds of Workers
The job cuts affect employees in Rivian’s service and customer organization, which handles sales and marketing.
US Business
The Former Drug Dealer Whose Shows Make Millions Without Hollywood
Silk White’s D.I.Y. movies and TV shows are profiting from growing audiences on free streaming services like Tubi and Roku.