US Business
Bipartisan Legislators Want More People to Shop Secondhand
A Capitol Hill group is launching a sustainability caucus to boost companies like eBay and Depop as fast-fashion creates mountains of waste.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Shows Google’s Waymo Is Worth More Than $45 Billion
Waymo was last valued at just $45 billion, while autonomous technology drives most of Tesla’s $1 trillion value.
US Business
The Mysterious Billionaire Behind the OnlyFans Porn Empire
Leo Radvinsky is asking as much as $8 billion for the pornography-fueled subscription site he popularized, even as he personally avoids the spotlight.
US Business
The Oil Tycoon and the Philosopher Threatening Big Oil’s Carbon Capture Plans
The fraught politics of carbon capture are dividing the oil industry.
US Business
It’s Bulletproof, Fire-Resistant and Stronger Than Steel. It’s Superwood.
Waste wood scraps, changed at the molecular level, could become heavy-duty building materials—and even replace plastic, aluminum and carbon fiber in our vehicles and gadgets.
US Business
The 33-Year-Old Meat Heir Feeding America’s Protein Obsession
JBS overcame scandal to finally secure a listing on the NYSE. Is Wesley Batista Filho ready to be the third generation of family leaders?
US Business
California Expands Film and TV Tax Credits to Lure Production Back to Hollywood
California lawmakers voted to increase tax credits for film and TV production, in a bid to bring back work that has been leaving for other U.S. cities and overseas.
US Business
United Natural Foods Restores Systems After Hack, Expects Financial Hit
The distributor for Whole Foods and other grocers says fourth-quarter results will sour from sales outage, recovery costs.
US Business
Sanctioned Steelmaker Finds a Buyer for U.S., Canada Plants
Private-equity firm to pay up to $500 million for Evraz North America, whose parent company’s largest shareholder is Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Government
Joplin Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind when handling fireworks to prevent any issues. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community, the City of Joplin […]