US Business
One of the Busiest Shipping Ports Wants to Go Nuclear
California’s Port of Long Beach is considering the construction of a reactor to meet its growing need for electricity.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Community
Joplin Schools Celebrates Talon Center Partnership with TAMKO and Humphreys Family
Joplin, MO – The Joplin Schools Board of Education has unanimously accepted the “Talon Center” as the official name of the new indoor activity center to be constructed on the campus of Joplin High School. […]
US Business
Two Wars Put Stranglehold on Global Energy Supplies
The closing of the chokepoints at Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea collectively imperils roughly a quarter of the world’s oil supply.
US Business
Nestle Sells Half of Waters Unit to Platinum Equity For $3.4 Billion as Shakeup Hits Profit
The Swiss company agreed with Platinum Equity to create a joint venture as part of a deal that is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
US Business
BNP Paribas Lifts Dividend as Revenue, Profit Beat Estimates
The French bank—Europe’s largest by assets—said net profit surged by a third on year, ahead of analysts’ estimates provided by the company.
US Business
Can Lina Khan Make Peace With New York’s Business Community?
Viewed by corporate America as hostile to their interests, she will work with another Mamdani appointee seen by business leaders as more of an ally.
US Business
IBM CEO Says Company Culture Was Too Slow to Change
Arvind Krishna says the enterprise tech giant’s mindset still has ties to massive licensing deals of the past.
Health Care
Freeman Health System Names Barbara Miller, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Missouri/Kansas Market
JOPLIN, Mo. — Freeman Health System has selected Barbara H. Miller, MD, FAAFP, as Chief Medical Officer for the Missouri/Kansas market. In this role, Dr. Miller will provide physician leadership and clinical oversight across the […]
Events
August Wineshare To Be Held At Briley’s Ice Cream In Downtown Joplin
JOPLIN, MO, July 22 –Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the August First Friday WineShare on Friday, August 7, from 6p-8p, at Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda, & Gifts (901 S Main St, Suite 1). WineShare returns […]
US Business
Santander Posts Lower Net Profit on Effects of TSB, Poland Deals
Net profit was down 36% compared with the prior quarter, which the bank attributed to restructuring charges arising from recent deals.