US Business
Opinion | A Welcome Expansion at the EPA
The agency enlarges its team of experts who approve new chemicals.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
News Corp Extends CEO Robert Thomson’s Contract to 2030
Thomson has pursued digital growth and focused the company on core areas of news, book publishing and digital real estate.
US Business
A Toy Maker Sued Trump Over Tariffs and Won. Its Operations Are Still in Tatters.
CEO Rick Woldenberg is moving equipment out of China, saying that “no one’s going to save me.”
US Business
Opinion | Little Progress to Report From Shawn Fain’s UAW
A report from the union’s court-appointed federal watchdog has some members doubting their choice of leader.
US Business
Opinion | A Bad Time to Stifle Radio Free Iran
Kari Lake is slashing Radio Farda when it is needed most.
US Business
How Fred Smith Went From Vietnam Vet to the Father of FedEx
The company founder created a global transportation giant. He died Saturday at age 80.
US Business
The Emirati Oil Boss Banking Billions on U.S. Energy
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber has turned Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. into one of the world’s most ambitious—and well-funded—energy companies.
US Business
Senate Weighs Effectively Killing Rule That Drove Rise of Fuel-Efficient Cars
Automakers are split over a measure to eliminate fines for failing to meet mileage standards that helped launch fuel-efficient mainstays like Toyota’s Prius.
US Business
A Battery That Lasts 50% Longer Is Finally in Production
Solid-state batteries have long been elusive, but a firm that supplied cells to the Defense Department could be first to get them into consumer electronics.
Chamber Updates
Hot Links Golf Tournament 2025 — Summer Edition!
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 25 teams compete in their bi-annual Hot Links Golf Tournament on June 20! Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and lawn games. Teams were […]