US Business
We Got Hooked on Fast, Free Shipping. Now Retailers Are Taking It Away.
As FedEx and UPS charge more, companies are trying options like ‘no rush’ delivery and fees to make us slow down. The surprising part: It’s working.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Pixar Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Its Reluctant Leader Deliver?
The ‘Toy Story’ studio used to print money for Disney but hasn’t made an original blockbuster in nearly a decade. Its top creative executive admits he’s made mistakes.
US Business
America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply
U.S. oil prices this week skyrocketed at their fastest pace on record.
US Business
The Burger King President Who Took a Bite Out of McDonald’s
Tom Curtis has gone viral by recording a video of himself chomping on a Whopper and even posting his phone number online.
Community
City of Joplin Begins Work for Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza with Area Tree Management
In preparation for the Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project, City of Joplin staff and a contractor are clearing select trees and brush in the project area. This work follows surveying and assessment to […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Welcomes Northwest Health System to Its Care Network
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) to acquire Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, including its four hospitals – […]
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector on March 11
The nonprofit sector has faced many challenges over the past year, including federal funding uncertainties, shifting demographics, and increasing community needs. Join Forvis Mazars for this first webinar in the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector series. […]
Events
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]
US Business
The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets
Kalshi and Polymarket pour money into deals with social-media influencers and students, who try to parlay rumors, insider info into cash.
US Business
Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.