US Business
Berkshire Hathaway Near $10 Billion Deal for Occidental’s Petrochemical Unit
Warren Buffett’s sprawling conglomerate could unveil its largest deal in years in the coming days.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Navigating One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Reforms for Exempt Entities on October 8
Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they cover the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its impact on the tax-exempt sector. They‘ll explore the potential impact of expanded excise taxes on higher education institutions, […]
US Business
Big Oil Is Getting Leaner and Leaner
Exxon is the latest large oil company to announce job cuts as the industry continues to adapt to lower oil prices.
Community
Kick Off National Arts & Humanities Month at Various First Thursday ArtWalk Venues on October 2
Urban Art Gallery invites the community to kick off National Arts & Humanities Month before First Thursday ArtWalk on October 2, 2025. At 4:50 pm at City Hall (6th and Main Streets), Mayor Keenan Cortez […]
Health Care
Donate with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Score a Chiefs T-Shirt and Enter to Win Game Day Tickets
(Joplin, MO) – Football season has kicked off, and fans have a chance to make a lifesaving play. By donating blood in October or November at any Community Blood Center of the Ozarks donor center or […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Neurosurgeons Demonstrate ‘Game-Changing’ Spinal Surgical Technologies
(Joplin, MO) – The relentless pursuit of technological innovation has been a traditional hallmark at Freeman Health System during its 100 years in Joplin. This was again on full display Friday afternoon as Freeman neurosurgery […]
US Business
Coty Considers Sale or Spinoff of CoverGirl
In a reorganization, the beauty giant leans into higher-end beauty brands and mass-market fragrances.
US Business
Boeing Has Started Working on a 737 MAX Replacement
While CEO Kelly Ortberg has stressed focusing on fixing quality and financial concerns, a new narrow-body plane remains in development.
US Business
This Windowless Plane Is Vying to Be the Private Jet of the Future
Otto Aerospace’s new business jet has no traditional passenger windows and a tear-drop-shaped cabin. Private-jet company Flexjet wants hundreds of them.
US Business
Why General Motors Boss Mary Barra Is Slamming the Brakes on Lofty EV Ambitions
Falling consumer demand and shriveling government support undermine GM’s all-electric plans.