US Business
Disney Fight Marks Cable TV’s Last Stand
Dispute with Charter has left millions without access to football and the U.S. Open—and could mean a permanent change to the business as customers flee to streaming at an accelerated pace
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Health-Insurance Costs Are Taking Biggest Jumps in Years
Employers and workers are expected to see an increase of about 6.5% or higher in the cost of their health plans next year.
Career Building
Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions to Host Foundations of Managerial Leadership Workshop on September 25 and 27
The production, quality, and safety of an organization are determined by the employees who do the work. Leaders help shape the work and, therefore, the organization as a whole. But, as an employer, are you […]
Events
Sponsors Sought for 2023 Joplin Polar Plunge at Rivers Bend Family Resort on November 4
The 2023 Polar Plunge is coming back to Joplin! The Plunge will be hosted at Rivers Bend Family Resort on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Shoal Creek. This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to […]
US Business
Whose Rail Line Is It Anyway? Freight Carriers Could Be Forced to Share Tracks With Competitors
New rules aim to increase competition in the business of moving cows, corn, chemicals and other goods.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Avoiding Voicemail Hacking Scams
Impersonation has always been a common and effective tactic used by scammers. If a hacker can compromise a company’s voicemail system, they can follow up with customer inquiries (and request payment and personal information) without […]
US Business
Microsoft Will Use Carbon-Absorbing Rocks to Meet Climate Goals
A deal with Heirloom Carbon is one of the largest-ever purchases of carbon-removal credits.
US Business
Inside Musk’s Twitter Transformation: Impulsive Decisions, Favors for Friends
Kanye West and Marc Andreessen got owner’s attention after his takeover of the platform now called X.
US Business
Elon Musk Borrowed $1 Billion From SpaceX in Same Month of Twitter Acquisition
The world’s richest man has more than once drummed up cash from his empire of companies without having to permanently part with shares.
US Business
China Bans iPhone Use for Government Officials at Work
The directive is the latest step in Beijing’s campaign to cut reliance on foreign technology and could hurt Apple’s business in the country.