US Business
The Spying Scandal Inside One of America’s Biggest Power Companies
A private investigator surveilled Southern Co.’s CEO, prompting an internal investigation into whether it was commissioned by another executive.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Google Violated Its Standards in Ad Deals, Research Finds
About 80% of Google’s video ad placements on third-party sites violated promised standards, new research shows. Google disputed the claims.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Volunteer Crafts 1,048th Cap Since 2019
(Joplin, MO) – Since 2019, Ruby Wright has hand-crafted more than 1,000 hand-knitted caps for the baby boys and girls born at Freeman Hospital West. On June 19, 2023, the Columbus, Kansas resident made the […]
US Business
Ford to Lay Off at Least 1,000 Contract, Salaried Workers
The cuts are expected to significantly affect engineers in North America.
Government
City of Joplin Asks Community to Complete Survey of Homelessness Services and Issues
(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials are asking residents, business and property owners, and all interested Joplin citizens to participate in a survey related to homelessness as part of a Homeless Planning process being […]
Government
Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Fireworks Guidelines and Safety Tips
As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors, the City of Joplin reminds everyone […]
US Business
EV Startup Lordstown Files for Bankruptcy
The electric-truck maker, once cheered by investors during the SPAC boom and lauded by former President Donald Trump as a savior for a closed GM factory in Ohio, filed for bankruptcy.
US Business
Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley.
Entrepreneurs including Elon Musk and Sergey Brin are part of a psychedelic movement that proponents hope will expand minds, enhance lives and produce business breakthroughs.
US Business
New York Landlord Bets $1 Billion on Commuters’ Return
Real-estate investor Vornado is building around Penn Station in the hope that workers will travel to the transit hub if the journey is easy.
US Business
The Drugs That Are Gaining on Ozempic
If they prove to work safely, the therapies could help people lose so much weight that they supplant bariatric surgery.