US Business
The A-List Turned on Marc Benioff. Now He’s Sorry.
The Salesforce CEO apologized for his comments on the National Guard.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Marc Benioff Apologizes for National Guard Comments
The Salesforce CEO had called for President Trump to send the National Guard to San Francisco.
US Business
Tesla Shareholders Urged to Reject Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package
Proxy adviser ISS recommends investors reject moonshot pay deal and investment in xAI However, investors have blessed Musk’s prior pay packages despite similar opposition.
Government
City receives substantial grant to renovate Parr Hill Park in central Joplin
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks has awarded the City of Joplin an Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant to help fund renovations at Parr Hill Park, located near 18th Street […]
US Business
California Sues Plastic Bag Makers, Alleging Shoppers Deceived Over Recycling
Many plastic bags consumers use everyday are almost certainly not getting recycled, said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Health Care
‘The Need is Real’
PITTSBURG, Kan. – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning for a key expansion to the existing Freeman Physician Group of Pittsburgh – Oncology facility. Actual construction to the $14-million expansion began in late summer, […]
US Business
The Auto Industry Is Panicking About Another Potential Chip Shortage
Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia told suppliers last week it wouldn’t ship product after the Dutch government took control of the company.
US Business
Invite to an Anti-DEI Activist Prompts HR Pros to Pull Out of Industry Event
Robby Starbuck, a force behind efforts to end corporate diversity programs, is set to address a human-resources conference in Louisville, Ky. later this month.
US Business
Smartmatic Indicted Over Alleged Bribes
The voting-machine company earlier brought defamation suits against Trump allies over claims it rigged the 2020 election.
Government
Public Hearing set for Oct. 22 for comments on proposed Charter revisions
Joplin citizens are invited to comment on items under consideration by the Charter Review Commission in an upcoming Public Hearing. The public meeting is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in the City […]