US Business
Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand the tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Banking & Finance
Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List
Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]
US Business
General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2
Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]
Education
Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter
Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners. Learn more below. […]
US Business
Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.
US Business
Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Business
Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down
The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable “skunkworks” electric project will continue.
US Business
Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial
Plus, tech stocks power the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to new records, and a soy sauce maker is one of the few still using ancient techniques.
US Business
Sazerac Offered to Buy Brown-Forman for Around $15 Billion
The Buffalo Trace-maker offered $32 per share for its Louisville rival.