US Business
Tesla Agrees to Settle Lawsuit Over Autopilot’s Involvement in 2018 Fatal Crash
The settlement comes days before attorneys were poised to deliver opening statements.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Esprit’s Belgium Unit Files for Insolvency
Fashion retailer Esprit’s Belgium subsidiary has filed for insolvency due to rising costs and cash flow difficulties.
Health Care
Joplin Health Department Passes Audit on Vaccines for Children Program
The Joplin Health Department passed an audit of the Center for Disease Control’s Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), which is conducted by the Missouri Immunization Program. During the visit, staff and processes are reviewed to […]
Nonprofit
Rapha International: Update on Current Crisis in Haiti and Rapha’s Efforts
Rapha International’s work in Haiti over the past few years has been transformed through the flexibility and innovation necessary to respond to the ongoing crisis. Haiti’s complex history of exploitation by outside forces has led […]
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host April’s Third Thursday Event with ‘Be a Hero!’ Theme
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) invites the community to “Be a Hero” at April’s Third Thursday event on April 18, 2024. Join DJA’s sponsors, Mid-America RV and The Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri, […]
US Business
FAA to Probe Loss of Engine Cover on Southwest Airlines Boeing Jet
The agency said the flight returned safely to Denver International Airport after its crew reported that an engine cover fell off during takeoff and struck a wing flap.
Education
Creative Learning Alliance Newsletter for March 2024
Picking Up STEAM The Creative Learning Alliance (CLA) is excited to recognize their outstanding volunteers and their new 2024–25 Board Officers in the latest version of their e-newsletter! Read below for more details. 2024–2025 CLA […]
US Business
Spirit Airlines to Defer Plane Deliveries and Furlough Pilots
Spirit Airlines is pushing back delivery of Airbus aircraft, prompting pilot furloughs later this year, as the airline looks to boost liquidity following its terminated merger with JetBlue last month.
US Business
Jean Paul Gaultier Owner Puig Plans $3.25 Billion IPO in Spain
Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig Brands plans to list in Spain through a 3 billion-euro stock sale, or $3.25 billion, that would be the biggest initial public offering globally so far this year.
US Business
Contaminated Fuel Is a Hard-to-Fix Problem in Ocean Shipping
“Cappuccino” and the improper mixing of oils aboard ships plague the industry as investigators probe the cause of the cargo vessel Dali’s crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.