US Business
The Hottest Toy of the Year Is Made by a Tech Startup You’ve Never Heard Of
How an obscure company pivoted, then pivoted again, nearly ran out of money—and built a hit product.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Amtrak Workers Are Getting Some of Their Managers’ Holiday Bonuses
After managers gave up $16 million in incentives, employees of the quasi-federal railroad will each get a $900 bonus this holiday season.
Government
City of Joplin Reopens Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive Following Roundabout Construction
The newly built roundabout at 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road is now open for north and southbound travelers. West 20th Street remains closed from Schifferdecker Avenue to Central City Road to all […]
US Business
Companies Are Desperately Seeking ‘Storytellers’
Brands trying to wrest greater control of their narratives are asking for ‘storytelling’ skill sets—without a campfire in sight.
US Business
Behind the Deal That Took Disney From AI Skeptic to OpenAI Investor
Disney’s deal with OpenAI will allow users to generate AI videos based on characters from Marvel, “Star Wars” and other franchises.
US Business
Broadcom Shares Sink Despite Record Revenue
The chip designer reported rapid revenue growth as demand continues to rise for chips to fill the data centers that power artificial-intelligence models.
US Business
Rivian Expands Hands-Free Driving in AI Push
The EV maker is increasing autonomous features to compete with Tesla. Its shares sank 6%.
US Business
Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora
The three-year deal lets users generate videos of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters; Disney also accused Google of infringing on its copyrights
US Business
Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month
McDonald’s exit comes as the company’s estranged founder had privately been taking steps to mount a proxy fight.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Celebrates the Completion of Tennis Court Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made possible by a $55,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Venue Services. USTA Missouri […]