US Business
In Remaking Twitter, Elon Musk Created an Opening for Rivals
Musk has moved to increase subscription revenue and cut costs, but his changes alienated some users.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Entertainment
Connect2Culture Presents Granger and Blister Soul for the Return of JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival
Are you ready to rock? Then join Connect2Culture (C2C) on Saturday, July 8 at 7:00 pm for the return of the JOMO Jammin’ Music Festival! This outdoor summer music series celebrates local talent and features […]
Architects & Engineers
OWN Acquires Central Counties Surveying
(Springfield, MO) – OWN, Inc. has acquired Central Counties Surveying, a professional land surveying company based in Fayette, Missouri. The addition of Central Counties Surveying further expands OWN’s existing presence in the central Missouri area […]
Events
FosterAdopt Connect to Host Midsummer Sip & Swing Jazz-Themed Party to Raise Funds for Kids in Foster Care
(Joplin, MO) – FosterAdopt Connect, the leading organization dedicated to serving children in foster and adoptive care in Missouri, is hosting their Midsummer Sip & Swing Fundraiser at Just A Taste in Webb City, Missouri, […]
US Business
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Now Has a ‘De Facto’ Monopoly on Rocket Launches
The company’s rockets are ferrying astronauts, launching satellites and dominating any competition.
US Business
U.S. Oil Boom Blunts OPEC’s Pricing Power
U.S. petroleum production is on pace for a record-breaking year, helping to keep energy prices stable despite the efforts of Saudi Arabia and other major oil exporters to drive them higher.
US Business
FDA Approves Leqembi, Extending Alzheimer’s Treatment to More Patients
Medicare enrollees can get the anti-amyloid treatment as a result of the agency’s full approval.
US Business
Meta’s Threads App Sees Early Success, Drawing Advertiser Interest and Twitter’s Ire
In less than 24 hours, the app has signed up more than 30 million users, surged to the top of download charts and become a trending topic on Twitter.
Events
Joplin Public Library to Host Guest Presenters for Summer Reading Program
(Joplin, MO) – The Rosemary Titus Reynolds Children’s Department at the Joplin Public Library continues its Summer Reading Program with a slate of presenters during the month of July. This month’s presenters will begin with […]
Government
City of Joplin Names Weller as Public Works Assistant Director for Operations
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin announces the promotion of Chad Weller to Public Works Assistant Director for Operations. Lynden Lawson previously held this position and will retire on Friday, July 7, 2023. Weller […]