US Business
The Latest Dirty Word in Corporate America: ESG
Following years of investor backlash, a number of business leaders are now making a conscious effort to avoid the once widely used term.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery in Dallas as It Races Amazon
Walmart plans to offer drone delivery to most of the region this year, a major expansion of its effort in recent years to provide the delivery option to some customers in several states.
US Business
Article on Ackman’s Wife Triggers Tensions Between Business Insider and Owner
Axel Springer said it is reviewing motivations and procedures behind an article detailing plagiarism accusations against Neri Oxman, who has apologized for some instances BI cited.
Entertainment
Urban Art Gallery to Host Local Artist Debbie Reed on January 11 to Celebrate Nine Years in Business
Urban Art Gallery is excited to invite the community to a special come-and-go event hosted by Urban Art Gallery owner, Linda Teeter, on Thursday, January 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Join them at their […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 15
(Joplin, MO) – The 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is set for 6:00 pm on Monday, January 15 in the Ron Richard Athletic Center (formerly the North End Zone Facility) at Missouri […]
Education
Public Invited to Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Special Visit Days
(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) invites prospective students in first through tenth grades and their families to Special Visit Days 2024. Join us on Monday, January 15, MLK Day, or on Monday, […]
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Joplin Public Library: A New Year, A New You, A New Hobby
Hobbies can be a great way to unwind, foster creativity, and make new friends. They offer an opportunity to pursue passions and set goals unrelated to our professional lives. As children, our free time was […]
US Business
GSK Buys Asthma-Focused Aiolos
GSK said it has bought Aiolos Bio for an upfront consideration of $1 billion, with the potential for an additional $400 million.
US Business
United, Alaska Find Loose Parts on Some Boeing 737 MAX 9 Jets
The airlines are inspecting the aircraft grounded by Federal Aviation Administration after a door-plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight.
US Business
ByteDance in Talks With Potential Buyers to Sell Game Titles
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance is further scaling back its ambitions in the gaming industry and is in talks to sell game titles to several prospective buyers.