US Business
Can U.S. Automakers Compete With Chinese EVs While Focusing on Gas Guzzlers?
Detroit wants to make money on big, gasoline-powered cars today while also keeping up with Chinese EV competitors.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Frontier Airlines Names Interim CEO, Biffle to Exit
James Dempsey steps into the role of interim chief executive officer effective immediately.
Government
City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs
Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs to be completed on the roadway following recent utility work. The City of Joplin wants […]
Information Technology & Innovation
Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families
(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties. The funds will help the nonprofit respond […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States
Each year, volunteers with Freeman Health System’s Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC). On December 12, […]
US Business
Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
iRobot says that customer service and app functionality won’t be disrupted despite the restructuring.
US Business
SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid
The Chinese state-owned miner has won the support of SolGold’s board after making a revised bid that values U.K.-listed company at $1.13 billion
US Business
SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
The rocket-and-satellite maker will interview bankers this week to advise it on its initial public offering
US Business
CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
Teneo’s annual survey finds 68% of chief executives plan to increase AI spending in 2026.
US Business
Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
Disrupted shipments shrank profits as the company that sells the toys to U.S. retailers awaited the outcome of trade talks.