US Business
Microsoft Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2023
Technology giants led the way, with Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet and IBM rounding out the top 5
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Apple Makes Security Changes to Protect Users From iPhone Thefts
The company plans to add Stolen Device Protection in a future iOS update following a yearlong WSJ investigation.
US Business
The American Store Is Shrinking
Evolving shopping habits and the rise in e-commerce are softening demand for department stores and other big-box space.
Education
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Students Help Local Residents During Holiday Season
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) students are giving back to the community this holiday season through community-based volunteer work. Students led multiple initiatives throughout November and December that aligned with the TJIDS Honor Code […]
US Business
A Trip to CosMc’s, McDonald’s New Space-Themed Takeout Chain
Expect sweet drinks—and plenty of quality time in the car—in the first few days for the new beverage- and snacks-focused McDonald’s offshoot.
US Business
Macy’s Billion-Dollar Question: What’s More Valuable, Real Estate or the Business?
Some analysts say the retailer’s ownership of hundreds of stores is the key to investors’ buyout bid.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2023 Window Decorating Competition Award Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – Holiday events have been in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Decorating Competition. This annual competition is organized by Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) and is designed to adorn the downtown […]
Education
Crowder College’s AEL Director Juli DeNisco Appointed as Secretary to Worldwide Coalition Board
(Joplin, MO) – Congratulations to Juli DeNisco, recently appointed to the position of the board secretary at the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), the largest adult education association in the world. COABE’s mission is […]
US Business
Jet Defects Stoke Debate Over Who Should Inspect Mechanics’ Work
Workers say self-inspections increase risks; jet makers and suppliers say self-checks aren’t the problem.
US Business
Elon Musk Says Alex Jones Can Return to X, Reversing His Stance From Last Year
The billionaire reinstated the conspiracy theorist after running a poll on the platform formerly known as Twitter.