US Business
EU to Investigate TikTok Over Romanian Elections
The European Commission opened a formal investigation over concerns foreign actors used the hugely popular video platform to interfere in Romanian presidential elections.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
City of Joplin Announces that Public Safety and Justice Center to Close on Morning of December 20 for Utility Work
The Dr. Donald E. Clark Public Safety and Justice Center, 303 East 3rd Street, will be closed to the public from 7:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, December 20, as staff works with contractors […]
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Earns Platinum Distinction on College Board’s Advanced Placement Honor Roll
(Joplin, MO) – College Board announced that Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning PLATINUM distinction, College Board’s highest honor. TJ is […]
Tourism & Hospitality
Four New Routes Added to U.S. Bicycle Route System
(Missoula, MT) – Adventure Cycling Association, in partnership with the American Association of State Highway Officials, is proud to announce four new routes in three states, which will expand the United States Bicycle Route System. […]
Restaurant
Joplin Greenhouse to Open Second Location, Bloom, Located in Historic Downtown Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Greenhouse and The Coffee Shop is thrilled to announce the opening of its first additional location, Bloom, at 218 S. Main Street in Joplin. Building renovations and improvements are complete, and […]
US Business
Gold Prices to Rise More Modestly in 2025
The World Gold Council said that if the economy performs according to market-consensus expectations, gold prices should rise at a more measured pace than this year.
US Business
Janet Yellen on Biden’s Economic Legacy—and How Her Thinking About Trade Has Shifted
The outgoing Treasury secretary also weighed in on Trump’s proposed tariffs and her concerns about the deficit
US Business
Kering’s Bottega Veneta Names New Creative Director
Kering appointed Louise Trotter as new creative director for its Bottega Veneta brand, the latest shake-up by the French luxury-goods giant in recent months as it seeks to inject new life into its fashion houses.
US Business
BuzzFeed Sells Brand Behind ‘Hot Ones’ Talk Show for $82.5 Million
BuzzFeed is selling First We Feast, the studio behind its popular YouTube talk show “Hot Ones,” for $82.5 million. The buyer is an affiliate of Soros Fund Management.
US Business
A Wish List From CEOs for the Trump Administration
The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council has plenty of advice for the incoming president. Here are their requests for the economy, healthcare, technology and energy.