US Business
Universal Music Group Rejects $65 Billion Buyout Offer From Bill Ackman
Universal’s biggest shareholder is opposed to deal, saying it undervalued the world’s largest music company.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Community
Missouri Southern State University and City of Joplin Partner for 2026 July 4 Celebration
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and the City of Joplin will once again partner for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration this year! The 2026 Joplin Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance & Partners Announce Artist Information Session for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Competition; Information Session on June 1, Deadline June 8
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance, in conjunction with the City of Joplin, Spiva Center for the Arts, and Joplin Arts District, invites artists and creators to submit original designs for a public art initiative […]
Entertainment
Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for June 2026 from Connect2Culture
(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for June 2026. Other listings could be […]
US Business
With Caesars Deal, Tilman Fertitta Doubles Down on Vegas Comeback
The owner of the Houston Rockets is betting on the future of the Las Vegas Strip with the deal to buy Caesars Entertainment, while casinos are struggling to attract visitors and compete against online options.
US Business
Bezos’ Blue Origin Loses Rocket in Explosion on Launchpad
The space company says all personnel are accounted for and safe. The New Glenn rocket was being prepared for a coming mission.
US Business
Disney’s ABC Calls FCC’s License Review a Threat to Speech. What to Know About the Feud.
The broadcaster complied with the agency’s order to file for early license renewals for its eight local broadcast stations but pushed back on its demands, calling them unconstitutional.
US Business
Bari Weiss Overhauls ‘60 Minutes’ With New Executive Producer
The CBS News program installed journalist Nick Bilton in the role and will part ways with show’s current leader, Tanya Simon.
US Business
The Record Divide Between Corporate Profits and Worker Pay
Labor’s share of economic output just hit an all-time low, while the profit share neared a record. It helps explain why consumers feel so glum.
Education
Crowder College Workforce Development Announces Dale Carnegie Partnership Event for Southwest Missouri Leaders on June 2
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Workforce Development & Training Solutions division invites area business leaders, managers, and emerging professionals to attend their upcoming Dale Carnegie partnership information and sign-up event highlighting new leadership and professional […]