US Business
Nordstrom Family Reaches $4 Billion Deal to Take Retailer Private
The department-store chain agreed to be acquired by members of the founding family and Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Prosus to Buy Latin American Online Travel Agency Despegar for $1.7 Billion
The investment group, which is Tencent’s largest shareholder, aims to serve 100 million customers across local e-commerce, travel and fintech sectors following the acquisition.
US Business
Honda, Nissan Plan to Create World’s No. 3 Automaker in 2026 Merger
Honda’s chief executive said the move wasn’t a rescue of troubled Nissan.
US Business
DexCom, Abbott Agree to Settlement in Patent Litigation
The companies have been involved in global patent litigation, with both having accused the other of infringing certain patents, and each has filed counterclaims and actions to invalidate the other party’s patents.
US Business
American Airlines Says Flights Resuming After Technical Issue
The carrier had briefly halted all flights on a high-pressure day for holiday travel.
US Business
Swiss Airbus Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Austria
One crew member was in intensive care after engine problems and smoke in the cabin and cockpit forced the landing, the airline said.
US Business
U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan
The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.
US Business
Nippon’s U.S. Steel Acquisition Plan Referred to Biden for Review
The Japanese company urged Biden to reflect on the steps it has taken to address national-security concerns.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2024 Holiday Decorating Competition Award Winners
(Joplin, MO) – Holiday events have been in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Decorating Competition. This annual competition is organized by Downtown Joplin Alliance, and is designed to adorn the downtown area […]
Government
City of Joplin Sets Public Meetings on January 9 to Discuss Public Transportation Program
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will relaunch its transit services utilizing the Sunshine Lamp Trolley program in early February 2025. As preparations begin, the City of Joplin will host two Public Meetings on Thursday, […]