US Business
She Always Felt Like an Outsider. Now It’s This CEO’s Superpower.
Funko chief Cynthia Williams strikes a Wonder Woman pose before tough meetings. She bets she can boost sales by tapping into sports fans.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
PBS Sues Trump Administration Over Plan to Pull Funding
The public TV group joins National Public Radio in opposing the president’s executive order.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host June 2025 WineShare at ALLO Fiber
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will hold their June WineShare event on Friday, June 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at ALLO Fiber. This WineShare will be held in an all-new location, located […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Celebrates Dozens of New Graduate Nurses During Special Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – Nearly 30 nurses were warmly welcomed into the Freeman Health System fold Tuesday night during a graduation ceremony that’s unique to this area. Resembling athletic signing day celebrations often seen at high […]
Banking & Finance
Great Southern Bank Announces Leadership Changes
(Springfield, MO) – Great Southern Bank is pleased to announce two leadership changes that reflect the company’s commitment to fostering talent and ensuring continued excellence in navigating the evolving financial landscape. Bryan Tiede, formerly vice […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for June 2025 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for June 2025. Other listings could be […]
US Business
EOG Resources to Buy Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 Billion
EOG Resources has agreed to buy Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion, extending its acreage in Ohio’s Utica Shale.
US Business
Sliding Oil Prices Have Reopened the Door to Russian Crude
A cadre of Greek shipping magnates has stepped back into the fold as the go-to distributors of Moscow’s crude to the world.
US Business
BP Appoints Former Devon Energy Chief David Hager as Nonexecutive Director
The naming of the U.S. oil executive comes at a time when BP is seeking to more than double its production of oil and gas in the country by the end of the decade.
US Business
Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica to Buy Optegra in Medical AI Push
The eyewear group said the deal further expands its reach beyond Ray-Bans, frames and lenses into AI-powered technologies and science-backed eyecare solutions.