US Business
Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger
The complaint alleges the deal would eliminate Spirit as an ultra-low-cost competitor to major carriers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
City of Joplin Announces Joplin Police Chief Rowland Plans to Retire June 1, 2023
(Joplin, MO) – City Manager Nick Edwards announces that Police Chief Sloan Rowland will retire on June 1, 2023, from the Joplin Police Department, following a 35-year career in various public safety positions. Rowland has […]
US Business
Starbucks Chief to Testify Before Senate Panel, Sen. Sanders Says
Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agreed to testify before the committee, the latest development in the conflict between the company and baristas seeking to unionize.
Small Business/Startups
Deadline Approaching in Kansas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
(Sacramento, CA) – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in five Kansas counties and neighboring counties in Missouri and Oklahoma of the April 3, 2023, […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System Hosts Cat in the Hat Reading Event
(Joplin, MO) – Dr. Seuss once said: “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” On Thursday, March 2, Freeman Health System’s President and Chief […]
US Business
How Google Became Cautious of AI
Researchers developed a powerful chatbot years before rival ChatGPT went viral. After management stalled its release, they quit.
Events
Joplin Recycling Center Sets Document Shred Event for April 1
(Joplin, MO) – Many people may have personal papers that are no longer needed and are cluttering their houses, but fear of identity theft prevents some people from trashing or recycling these sensitive documents. To […]
US Business
Tyler Perry Expressed Interest in Buying Majority Stake of BET
The potential sale of part of the parent of BET and VH1 would help Paramount shore up resources for streaming.
US Business
JetBlue, Spirit Brace for DOJ Lawsuit to Block Merger
The airlines’ CEOs say combining their operations will ultimately benefit consumers.
US Business
Tesla Cuts Prices of Models X and S in Attempt to Boost Demand
Tesla’s latest round of price reductions reflected CEO Elon Musk’s remarks suggesting that price adjustments can fuel buyer interest.