US Business
Trump to Allow Nippon-U.S. Steel Deal to Move Forward
Japan’s Nippon Steel has pitched a new American plant and billions of additional investments to clinch support for a deal.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Tim Cook’s Bad Year Keeps Getting Worse
Trump, judges, regulators, lawmakers and even an old Apple all-star threaten the company.
US Business
An Ex-Tesla Engineer Is Turning EVs Into Affordable Family Cars
General Motors is betting that America’s reticence to adopt electric vehicles is temporary. New batteries are helping it drive down the cost of its cars.
US Business
StubHub’s CEO Isn’t Delusional. That’s Why He Hasn’t IPO’d Yet.
The online ticket platform has been planning to go public for three years. It may finally happen this summer.
US Business
They Were Every Student’s Worst Nightmare. Now Blue Books Are Back.
Cheating with ChatGPT has become a huge problem for colleges. The solution is painfully old-school.
Government
Preserving Joplin’s Past: City of Joplin Presents 2025 Historic Preservation Awards to Champions of Local History
The City of Joplin’s 2025 Historic Preservation Awards shine a light on people who help protect and honor some memorable buildings and stories that make Joplin special. The awards program, established in 2019 by the […]
Education
Joplin Schools Names New Assistant Principal for Irving Elementary School
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the promotion of Leslie Coleman as the next assistant principal at Irving Elementary School. Coleman currently serves as a Special Education teacher and substitute principal at […]
Events
Missouri Public Service Commission Seeking Input from Liberty Utilities Customers
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) staff is hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the month of June to hear from consumers who are experiencing issues with the customer […]
Government
City of Joplin to Close Intersection of West 20th Street and Country Club Drive for Utility Work Beginning May 27
Starting Tuesday, May 27, the City of Joplin will close the intersection of 20th Street and Country Club Drive/Black Cat Road will be completely closed to through traffic for the installation of a new water […]
US Business
U.K. Retail Sales Rise for Fourth-Straight Month, Boosted by Warm Weather
Retail sales volumes climbed 1.2% on month in April, higher than expected and the first fourth-straight monthly increase since mid-2020.