US Business
Drone Deal Kicks Off Consolidation in Ukraine’s 500-Company Industry
An Erik Prince-backed defense technology firm scooped up a Ukrainian maker of unmanned ground vehicles in a tie-up worth $224 million.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Ford CEO Says Transportation Secretary Had ‘Basic Misunderstandings’ in Letter
The exchange illustrates how politically sensitive the question of Chinese automakers breaking into the U.S. has become.
US Business
Meet Deere’s JD, an AI Assistant Aimed at Helping Farmers—and Its Sales
The company is counting on quick answers and better data to attract more farmers to its smart equipment and reverse a sales slump.
Education
Joplin Schools’ East Middle School Principal Recognized as MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri
Joplin Schools is honored and excited to announce that East Middle School Principal Jason Cravens was recently named the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals’ (MoASSP) Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri. […]
US Business
Dunkin’ Boss Named Interim CEO of Inspire Brands Ahead of IPO
Dunkin’ President Scott Murphy will temporarily run the Atlanta-based company while longtime CEO Paul Brown takes temporary medical leave.
Community
Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on October 3
The Freedom of Flight Museum, Higher Power Garage, and Our Veterans First are excited to invite the community to their Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on Saturday, October 3! Join them from 12:00 to […]
Nonprofit
Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri Receives $10,000 Grant from UMB Bank and FHLB Des Moines Through Member Impact Fund
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri announced on August 19 that they have been awarded $10,000 from UMB Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or Bank). The […]
Community
Joplin Empire Market to Host Hobbit Day on September 19
(Joplin, MO) – Join the fun on Saturday, September 19 as Joplin Empire Market celebrates Hobbit Day, and the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Community Garden as well […]
US Business
Amazon Plane’s Systems Weren’t Deployed to Slow Jet Before Crash, Investigators Say
The National Transportation Safety Board didn’t find evidence that speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed.
US Business
States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals
Amazon, Meta and Google risk losing decadeslong exemptions due to a backlash against their facilities.