US Business
Macy’s Probe Found Employee Acted Alone in $151 Million Accounting Scandal
The retailer found that a single employee’s mistake and coverup created millions of dollars in false bookkeeping entries.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
The Onion’s Bid for Infowars Rejected in Bankruptcy Court
A judge ruled that the trustee charged with auctioning off the assets of Infowars’ parent company didn’t maximize value for creditors.
Government
JATSO Seeking Public Comments on FY2022–2025 TIP Amendment #14
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for amendments to the 2022–2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in the Joplin Metropolitan Area […]
US Business
Exxon Mobil Targets 10% Annual Earnings Growth Through 2030
The biggest U.S. oil company laid out a six-year strategic plan in which it it plans to grow earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030.
US Business
Vestas to Cut Jobs at U.K. Factory
Vestas Wind Systems could cut hundreds of jobs at its Isle of Wight factory as it plans to repurpose the site to manufacture onshore turbine blades.
US Business
General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.
US Business
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court
The ruling hands a victory to Biden antitrust enforcers, who said the $20 billion supermarket merger would erode competition and raise prices for consumers.
US Business
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment CEO Morris Resigns Amid Wider Losses, Sheehan Interim Replacement
Chris Morris’ exit comes as the company reports a significantly wider loss and lower revenue for its fiscal third quarter.
US Business
Janet Yellen, Jason Miller Take Stage at WSJ CEO Council
Jason Miller, Janet Yellen, Michael Casey and more will discuss Trump’s agenda, the economy and cybersecurity at the summit Tuesday afternoon.
Events
Post Art Library to Host 2024 Holiday Tea: Ugly Sweater Edition on December 14
Join the Post Art Library on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 pm in the Post Reading Room inside the Joplin Public Library for their annual Holiday Tea! The afternoon will include tea and treats, a […]