US Business
Mary Barra Spent a Decade Transforming GM. It Hasn’t Been Enough.
The CEO pushed GM hard into electric and driverless cars. The finish line keeps moving farther away.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Activision Blizzard to Pay More Than $50 Million to Settle Lawsuit That Spurred Takeover
California’s Civil Rights Department sued Activision in 2021, alleging its leadership ignored numerous employee complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination and pay disparity.
US Business
Big Four Accounting Firms Overhired. Now They’re Starting to Lay Off Partners.
Higher interest rates and weaker economic conditions lessened demand for certain professional services.
Government
City of Joplin Celebrates Completion of West 32nd Street Widening Project
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials, Joplin Public Works staff, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, and the public celebrated the completion of the widening project of West 32nd Street with a ribbon cutting […]
Health Care
Neosho Students Bring Toys to Pediatric Patients at Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – Dozens of pillowcases stuffed with toys “created from love and sealed with a hug” were dropped off at Freeman Health System by 41 students from Neosho’s RISE Elementary School on December 13. […]
Nonprofit
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Feeds Hundreds of Families through Pop-Up Produce Program
(Joplin, MO) – Families benefited from over 12,700 pounds of food distributed on Thursday, December 7. The drive-through event took place in The Alliance of Southwest Missouri’s parking lot located at 1901 South Pearl Avenue […]
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Your Guide to Giving End-of-Year Tips to Service Professionals
The end of the year is a time to show appreciation for those who provide necessary services and little luxuries in your daily life. But this year, the increased cost of goods and services means […]
US Business
Tesla’s Engineers Are Less Boastful About Autopilot Than Elon Musk
Lawsuits claim the company’s marketing of the driver-assistance system is deceptive, while the EV maker disputes the allegations.
US Business
The Road to China-Free Supply Chains Is Long. Warning: Legless Lizards Ahead.
Companies trying to break the grip on rare-earth magnets—a crucial ingredient in modern technology—are encountering unusual hurdles.
US Business
Pfizer Helped Save the World With Covid Vaccines. Now It Needs to Right Itself.
The drugmaker is pulling back on some of its research programs and laying off workers after overestimating pandemic-product sales.