US Business
Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives
Weak sales and lab-grown stones are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of the country’s workers in De Beers’ mines.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
US Business
It’s the Hottest Brand of the Summer—and It’s Popping Up Everywhere
Every so often, a product seems to come from nowhere and feels like it’s everywhere. This summer, that product was the JonnyPop.
US Business
Democrats Criticize Fetterman After WSJ Report on How He Spends His Time
Plus, the DOJ told its antitrust division to pause work with Canada, and diesel hits an all-time high.
Accounting
Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Tax Credits and Other Opportunities for Nonprofits on September 23
Join Forvis Mazars as they explore various tax incentives available for nonprofit organizations, including the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) and clean energy credits. Their team will also discuss state sales tax opportunities and unclaimed property […]
US Business
Record Fuel Prices Pose Fresh Challenge for Trump Ahead of Midterms
Diesel hit an average $5.85 a gallon on Friday, an all-time high that surpassed the previous record from 2022.
Events
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic, hosted at Briarbrook Golf Course (502 Briarbrook Drive, Carl […]
US Business
Volkswagen’s Peace Deal With Unions Sets Up Fresh Battles to Come
To win approval to cut thousands more jobs, automaker kicked questions about factory closures and governance down the road.
Government
Joplin Regional Airport Board Considers Proposal to Change Flights to Chicago
The Joplin Regional Airport Board has heard a recommendation from the city’s airport consultant Volaire Aviation as well as flight provider Skywest Airlines to change one of the airport’s flight destination and receiving cities, after learning that changes at the federal aviation level could […]
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Presents ‘The Music of Billy Joel, Elton John, & More’ Starring Michael Cavanaugh on September 19
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to announce the beginning of their 2026–2027 performance season! To start out, they’re hosting Michael Cavanaugh as he pays tribute to legends like Billy Joel, Elton John, and more on […]