US Business
Zohran Mamdani Is Turning His Fire on Amazon
The socialist mayor has taken the retail giant to task over the status of delivery workers, the sale of illegal e-bikes and fines for idling vehicles.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Former Forbes Editor Got $6 Million for Helping Magazine’s Partner With Sale
A founder of Shook Research said Randall Lane, who was fired by Forbes in July, offered guidance during Shook’s sale to a private-equity firm.
Entertainment
Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
The Joplin Jailbirds invite the community to immerse themselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before! Join them on Friday, October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium (279 S. High Avenue) for Taylorville, your […]
US Business
California Attorney General Cancels Paramount Meeting, Citing Leaks
The two sides were scheduled to discuss a settlement of a multistate antitrust lawsuit aiming to block the Paramount-Warner merger.
Government
City of Joplin’s Convention and Visitors Bureau Director to Retire
For the thousands of annual visitors to the City of Joplin — and even those living in our community — there are fewer recognizable figures than Patrick Tuttle. A longtime contributor to the Joplin region […]
Education
Ozark Center and Missouri Southern State University Announce Performance Excellence Initiative for Athletics Program
(Joplin, MO) – Today’s student-athletes have at their fingertips access to the latest technological equipment and coaching to enhance their physical performance on the field of play. But what about the mental aspects of their […]
Community
Joplin NALA Read to Host Rescheduled 2026 Literacy Liftoff on September 10
Join Joplin NALA Read for their rescheduled 6th annual Literacy Liftoff on Thursday, September 10from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Hosted on the soccer fields at Missouri Southern State University, this free event features fun for the whole […]
US Business
UAW Workers Reject Deere’s Contract Extension Offer, Setting Up 2027 Battle
UAW President Shawn Fain called the offer an effort to avoid the usual bargaining process.
US Business
The Trump Intervention That Got the DOJ Off Live Nation’s Back
Antitrust case started out aiming to force the concert giant to sell Ticketmaster. After two White House meetings, a deal kept the company intact.
US Business
California Expected to Seek TV Channel Sales From Paramount-Warner
California Attorney General Rob Bonta also wants Paramount to commit to keeping its movie studio separate from Warner Bros.