US Business
SpaceX and Pentagon Discuss Data-Center Deal
Plus, the U.S. and Iran creep toward a wider war, and ranch dressing wins the World Cup.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Community
Wildcat Glades Nature Group to Host Annual Shoal Creek Water Festival on July 25, 2026
Wildcat Glades Nature Group invites the community to the 2026 Shoal Creek Water Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026! Starting at 9:00 am, this one-of-a-kind summer celebration offers families, friends, and neighbors to come together […]
US Business
Lettuce Crisis Deals Blow to Taco Bell’s Fast-Food Stardom
The chain’s growth had outpaced rivals, but visits and sales have fallen as the cyclospora outbreak spread.
Events
Soroptimist International of Joplin to Host Annual Camp Soroptimist July 20–24, 2026
(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin will host their annual Camp Soroptimist July 20 – 24, 2026 Camp Soroptimist is an annual week-long overnight camp experience for Jasper County foster children (ages eight–15) hosted […]
Events
Sparklight to Host Customer Appreciation Night at Hackett’s Hot Wings in Joplin on July 22
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet and mobile service provider, is once again partnering with Hackett’s Hot Wings to host a Customer Appreciation Night on Wednesday, July 22, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at […]
US Business
The World’s Biggest Sporting Event Came to America—and Ranch Dressing Won
Hidden Valley Ranch had plans for a huge summer. Then visiting fans turned the uniquely American creation into a World Cup phenomenon.
US Business
Walmart Further Shuffles Top Executives
Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., will leave this week.
Events
Freeman Health System to Host Graduation Ceremony for Freeman Learning Center Students Heading to Kindergarten
(Joplin, MO) – Wearing traditional caps and gowns, nearly 20 students at Freeman Health System’s Freeman Learning Center will receive their graduating diplomas on Friday, July 17. This is the Center’s fifth graduating class, and […]
US Business
China’s Xi Touts Open-Source AI and Takes a Swipe at U.S. Dominance
Beijing leader woos developing countries as superpowers jockey for technology lead.
US Business
Parasitic Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell
Thousands of people have been sickened across five states.