US Business
A SpaceX Rocket Is This Island’s Most Talked About Visitor
After a test flight and a tow, the company’s Starship spacecraft has inspired rumors, sightseers and a signature cocktail.
Articles by Erin Slifka
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See How China Weathered the Iran Oil Shock
Take a look behind the mystery of how Beijing managed to slash crude imports—tamping down global prices—and survive.
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Boeing Engineers, Technical Workers Reject Four-Year Contract Offer
The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace voted to allow the union’s negotiation team to authorize a strike.
Manufacturing
Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
(Ontario, CA) – Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. (AFNA), a specialty frozen food manufacturer creating products for well-being, today announced it has earned two notable workplace awards for the second year in a row — […]
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ABC Local Station Move Draws FCC Scrutiny
The Disney-owned network is switching its programming from one St. Louis station to another, attracting inquiries from the FCC’s Brendan Carr.
Education
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Please click on registration links to view pricing. Introduction to PLC’s August 19, 20, and 21, 2026 […]
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U.S. to Boost Beef Imports to Address High Prices, Trump Says
The president said he would temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. without paying higher tariffs.
Community
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]
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GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles
Regulators say hundreds of owners have complained about engine problems despite an earlier recall.