US Business
Chevron, Other U.S. Firms Near Deal to Invest Billions in Venezuelan Oil Fields
The U.S. oil major is close to an agreement to add two heavy-oil fields to its portfolio in Venezuela. Halliburton is also in talks.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for September 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for September 2026. Other listings could be […]
US Business
Timber Was Gold in the South—Until a Market Collapse Crushed the Forest Economy
The region has borne the brunt of a historic run of pulp and paper-mill closures. It’s the biggest threat to the rural economy since the fall of King Cotton.
US Business
Trump Administration in Advanced Talks for Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields
The deal would give the U.S. a direct stake in 17 of Venezuela’s most promising oil-and-gas fields that house some 90 billion barrels of crude oil reserves.
US Business
Mamdani Turns to Team of CEO Advisers After Clashes With New York Business Elite
The mayor’s new business advisory council comes as he faces the reality of governing the country’s financial capital.
US Business
Nvidia Pauses Revenue-Sharing Deals With AI Cloud Companies
The company is rethinking the program less than two months after announcing it.
US Business
EBay Bans Air-Bag Sales Following Deaths Involving Counterfeit Parts
At least 10 deaths have been linked to counterfeit air-bag components.
Events
Go Wild About Saving Lives During the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dickerson Park Zoo’s Annual Blood Donation Promotion
(Joplin, MO) – Go wild about saving lives this fall. Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are teaming up once again to encourage lifesaving blood donations during the annual “Go Wild. […]
Events
Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic, hosted at Briarbrook Golf Course (502 Briarbrook Drive, Carl […]
Entertainment
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri Announce 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale on October 10
The stakes are high, but the impact is even greater at the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri’s 2026 Club Conmingo Gala: Casino Royale! You’re invited to an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and […]