US Business
The Mind-Bending Company That Gets a Million Job Applications—and Rejects 99.9%
Getting an offer from Bending Spoons, which owns AOL, has become harder than getting into Harvard.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
New York Times Accuses U.S. Employment Agency of Retaliation for Paper’s Coverage
The publication countersued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging a discrimination suit it filed on behalf of white, male editor is unlawful
Community
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host July’s Third Thursday Event, Downtown Waterfest on July 16
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will partner with Missouri American Water Company for the Downtown Waterfest during Third Thursday on July 16! Come enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with more than 150 vendors, live […]
US Business
MGM Resorts in Deal Talks With Barry Diller
The casino giant has been negotiating a potential deal with Diller’s People Inc. after the media mogul offered to buy it in June, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Trade Secrets
Plus, Trump uses an old Air Force One after Israel’s threat warning, and our quiz shows how your values stack up against other Americans’.
Nonprofit
Joplin Trails Coalition Releases Summer 2026 Newsletter
(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Trails Coalition (JTC) has released their Summer 2026 newsletter. Read more below to find out what they’ve been doing with the Joplin trails system! Volunteers Deliver Storm Recovery Efforts The recent wind […]
US Business
Boeing 737 Cabin Depressurizes After Engine Issue, Injuring Passenger
The Ryanair flight had climbed to 16,000 feet before turning back to land, after an engine issue led to a dislodged window and a passenger getting partially pulled through the opening.
Education
Joplin Schools Seeking Volunteers for Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026
Joplin Schools is excited to announce that volunteer sign-ups for the 2026 Joplin Schools Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair are now open. This annual event features more than 100 vendor booths currently reserved and […]
Events
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 on July 18 with a Creative Night Out at Spiva Center for the Arts
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to Art Night Out on Saturday, July 18! Begin your evening with a dinner at a downtown restaurant, add a stop to explore Route 66 public art, […]
Events
The Independent Living Center to Host Nonprofit Coffee Networking Event on August 12
(Joplin, MO) – The Independent Living Center (TILC) invites local nonprofits, businesses, and community members to attend its upcoming Nonprofit Coffee Connect on Wednesday, August 12, from 9:00 to 10:30 am. The informal networking event […]