US Business
Five Clues to Where the UAW Strike Is Headed Next
Carmakers face an escalating fight. Here’s what to watch for in the negotiations.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
UAW Strikes at More GM and Stellantis Sites, but Spares Ford
Workers walked out at 38 GM and Stellantis parts-distribution centers, but the union spared Ford based on progress made in talks. President Biden will travel to Michigan Tuesday to join striking UAW members.
US Business
Amazon to Put Ads in Prime Video Shows and Movies
An ad-free option will cost Amazon Prime members an extra $2.99 a month.
US Business
Amazon’s New Challenge: Bargain Retailers That Are Playing a Different Game
The e-commerce giant is weighing how to respond as rivals Shein and Temu notch rapid growth by stressing low prices, not fast shipping.
US Business
When a Congressman Challenged Disney on China, It Laid Off Beijing Staff
Disney’s China layoffs led to technical malfunctions and delayed efforts to troubleshoot.
US Business
Cisco to Buy Cybersecurity Company Splunk in $28 Billion Cash Deal
Networking-equipment giant Cisco Systems has struck a $28 billion deal to buy analytics and security software company Splunk.
Education
Missouri Southern State University to Host Homecoming on October 7
Let’s give our support and celebrate Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and its students! The annual Homecoming parade and game will be hosted on October 7. This is a great time to share their spirit and […]
Events
Joplin Empire Market to Host Hobbit Day on Saturday, September 23
(Joplin, MO) – Join the fun on Saturday, September 23 as the Empire Market, along with the Joplin Public Library, celebrates Hobbit Day and the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! Here’s what you can […]
US Business
WWE’s ‘SmackDown’ to Move to NBCUniversal’s USA From Fox
People familiar with the deal valued it at roughly $1.4 billion, which is about a 40% increase over the deal WWE had with Fox.
US Business
Tensions in UAW Talks Flare as Ford Averts Strike in Canada
Talks with Unifor have been running parallel to those in the U.S. with the UAW, an unusual overlap that has put pressure on the Detroit automakers.