US Business
The Richcession Keeps Rolling
The economy keeps chugging along, but for many richer Americans, it probably feels like a recession already has begun.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Zuckerberg Looks to Deliver Hit to Musk With Upcoming Twitter Clone Named Threads
The planned Meta microblogging app, set for release Thursday, is seen as a potential rival because of the Instagram connection and the company’s history.
Government
City of Joplin Secures ARPA Funding to Assist with Prioritized Projects
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials have been actively pursuing new funding opportunities through the America Rescue Plan Act, identifying multiple projects that would be eligible under the various criteria. More than half of […]
Education
Crowder College Hosts Upward Bound Research Project Symposium
(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Upward Bound (UB) Summer Academy programs hosted a showcase symposium on Thursday, June 29. Research projects ranged from crime scene investigation to chickens to graphic design with 16 different classes […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Graduates Two Resident Pharmacists
(Joplin, MO) – Flashing happy grins, Grace Park and Tyler Specking recently graduated from Freeman Health System’s pharmacy residency program. When accepted to Freeman’s PGY1 (postgraduate year one) pharmacy residency, the residents gain the equivalent […]
US Business
Labor Market Headfake?
The high-profile payroll survey could be overestimating job growth because of quirks in how the data are calculated.
US Business
U.S., China Start Talking Again, With Global Economic Order at Stake
Managing the deepening rivalry will be a central task for Janet Yellen in Beijing this week.
US Business
Tesla Deliveries Rose 83% in the Latest Quarter
The electric-vehicle maker benefited from price cuts and discounts amid tougher competition in the EV market.
US Business
Southern California Hotel Workers Strike Ahead of Fourth of July
Thousands of hotel employees walked off the job Sunday demanding better pay and benefits, and less burdensome workloads.
US Business
Tyson Foods to Drop ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Label on Some Chicken Products
The move will involve drugs that aren’t important to human health and will apply to all fresh, frozen and ready-made products under the Tyson brand.