US Business
Musk Shows Off Driverless Robotaxi to Be Priced Under $30,000
The electric-car maker also unveiled a second vehicle, a Robovan, designed to shuttle up to 20 people at a time.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Jeep-Maker Stellantis Outlines CEO Succession Plan, Management Shake-Up
The automaker’s CFO and North America chief are stepping down amid its U.S. troubles.
US Business
Nike Names New Head of North America in Push to Fix Core Business
The naming of Tom Peddie as Nike’s general manager of North America comes days ahead of incoming Chief Executive Elliott Hill’s first day on the job.
US Business
Teva Pharmaceuticals to Pay $450 Million to Settle Kickback Allegations
The payment is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer submitted false claims and violated a federal law that prohibits the payment of kickbacks to generate federal healthcare business or induce patient referrals.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host October’s Third Thursday Event, ‘Harvest Festival’
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance and Spire are partnering for the Harvest Festival during the last Third Thursday of the year on October 17! Come enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with more than […]
US Business
Activist Accuses Pfizer of Pressuring Former Executives
Starboard said a former CEO and CFO had assisted in its activist campaign but then were pressured to express support for the drugmaker.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: How to Effectively Manage Conflict Resolution Between Employees
Feeling like the parent of your office is not a fun position to find yourself in as the owner of a small business. It does happen, though. Team members have disagreements, and finding solutions for settling […]
Government
City of Joplin Begins Clearing Along Shoal Creek to Prepare for Sanitary Sewer Work in Area
Brush and vegetation will be cleared along Shoal Creek near Glendale Road in south Joplin. The clearing work is being done within the sanitary sewer easement in preparation for constructing a new sanitary sewer pressure […]
US Business
This Chinese Miner Dominates Global Cobalt Supply. The U.S. Is Crying Foul.
With its rapid expansion in Africa, CMOC has seized the lead position in the metal used in EV batteries and weapons.
US Business
Companies Are Scrapping or Rolling Back DEI Grants
A pullback in aid for Black- and Hispanic-owned small businesses follows litigation from activists.