US Business
Fast-Food Operators Mobilize Against California Wage Bill
Franchise owners fear higher costs under state-set pay increases, but supporters say the legislation is needed as a model for other states.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Netflix Appoints Two Snap Executives to Lead Its Ad Push
Jeremi Gorman and Peter Naylor will join Netflix in September as it works to create an advertising-backed tier of service.
Education
Missouri Southern State University Receives Grant Funding for Preservation of African Art Collection
(Joplin, MO) – The Department of Art & Design at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) which will be used to help […]
US Business
Musk Cites Twitter Whistleblower in Seeking to Scrap Deal
In a new bid to terminate his $44 billion agreement to buy the social-media platform, Tesla CEO seeks to add recent allegations by Twitter’s former chief security officer.
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – August 29, 2022
(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Welcome back, Roughriders! Classes began August 22 for 16-week courses and first 8-week courses. Enrollment in […]
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks’ You Pick – Fuel, Food, or Film Blood Drive on September 2
(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 44 area Ozark hospitals, is urging donors to give blood to help ensure a […]
Small Business/Startups
New Startup, FateCrate, Launches in Joplin
(Joplin, MO) – There is a new startup called FateCrate, which has launched out of The Loft Collective here in Joplin. Here at FateCrate, we strive to bring our community together by creating a genuine, […]
US Business
Exxon Escalates Dispute With Russia Over Barred Exit From Giant Oil Project
The U.S. oil company has notified Moscow it will sue unless the government lifts a decree banning Exxon from selling its stake in a venture in which it has invested for decades.
US Business
Tesla Sues to Sell Cars Directly to Consumers in Louisiana
The legal battle represents a new front in the push by Elon Musk’s car company to bypass dealerships.
US Business
FTC Sues Idaho Company for Selling Sensitive Tracking Data
Data could be used to track consumer visits to abortion clinics and other sensitive locations, the lawsuit claims.