US Business
Jefferies Deepens Ties With Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
The Japanese firm’s SMBC unit plans to raise its stake in the Wall Street bank to up to 20%.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Jensen Huang Walks an AI Tightrope Between the U.S. and China
With the Intel deal, Nvidia’s CEO is signaling support for the Trump administration’s aims while seeking more access to the Chinese chip market.
US Business
Solar-Powered Cars and Trucks Are Almost Here
New, power-sipping EVs due next year are efficient enough to gain 10 to 40 miles of daily charge from the sun alone.
US Business
Inside Disney’s Abrupt Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s Show
The late-night host wanted to address the firestorm over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing on Wednesday’s show. Company leaders worried it would make matters worse.
US Business
Cracker Barrel Targeted With Proxy Fight by Steak ’n Shake Investor
Sardar Biglari’s eighth proxy battle waged at Cracker Barrel follows the branding uproar at the restaurant chain.
Education
Crowder College Announces Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is excited to announce a significant increase in students attending this fall. There are 4,337 students enrolled in 39,795 credit hours for the fall 2025 semester. This is an increase […]
Community
Joplin NALA Read to Host 5th Annual Literacy Liftoff on September 26
Join Joplin NALA Read for their 5th annual Literacy Liftoff on Friday, September 26 from 5:00 to 7:30 pm! Hosted on the soccer fields at Missouri Southern State University, this free event features fun for the […]
Nonprofit
Lafayette House Receives $5,300 Contribution from UMB Financial Corporation
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is pleased to announce the receipt of a generous $5,300 contribution from UMB Financial Corporation. This meaningful investment will directly support Lafayette House’s mission to provide comprehensive services to individuals […]
Education
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers to Host Tots & Treats Come-and-Go Event on October 30; Now Accepting Candy Donations
Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce a brand new Halloween event for 2025! Join them for their very first Tots & Treats Come-and-Go event on October 30 from 10:00 am to […]
US Business
A Cyberattack Crippled Range Rover Production. The Reboot Is Proving Tough.
Hundreds of high-end SUVs usually roll off Jaguar Land Rover’s production lines every day. This month, they have fallen silent.