US Business
Justice Department Casts Wide Net on Netflix’s Business Practices in Merger Probe
As it probes bids for Warner, the department is asking if the streamer has engaged in conduct that could make it a monopoly.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Nonprofit
Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 2026 Recipients of the Live Your Dream Award®
(Joplin, MO) — Soroptimist International of Joplin is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women®. Soroptimist International of Joplin awarded seven women with non-restricted funding […]
US Business
How Epstein Inserted Himself Into a Split Between Bill Gates and a Top Gates Adviser
Newly released documents show how deeply Epstein entangled himself in the software billionaire’s affairs.
Education
Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program ‘2+2’ Agreement
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership on January 30, 2026, during a signing ceremony held at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kansas. The agreement establishes a “2+2” transfer pathway […]
Banking & Finance
Financial Integrators to Host Two Events on February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions and Happy Hour/Golf Outing
Financial Integrators invites the community to join them for two upcoming events on Tuesday, February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions Golf Outing with Inland Securities and Financial Integrators Learn more about each event […]
Events
City of Joplin Sets Public Meeting for March 11 to Discuss Permit Renewal of Joplin’s Stormwater System
In accordance with State and Federal regulations, the City of Joplin intends to submit an application for the renewal of its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, which is set to expire in September […]
US Business
The Car Industry Is Racing to Replace Chinese Code
New U.S. rules are set to ban Chinese software in vehicles on national-security grounds.
US Business
Inside Elon Musk’s $1.25 Trillion AI and Space Megamerger
The fast-tracked deal is premised on SpaceX’s satellite prowess combining with xAI’s technology.
US Business
The Famous Names in the Latest Release of Epstein Files
The Justice Department posted more than 800,000 records, including emails with Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch and Bill Gates.
US Business
‘Ignore It.’ How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.
Emails show how luminaries from politics, business and academia commiserated with the convicted sex offender about his legal troubles and bad press.