US Business
Tesla Drivers Worry About Wait Times as Elon Musk Opens Up Supercharger Network
An expanded user base for its charging infrastructure could generate more revenue for the electric-vehicle maker.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
China Sanctions Lockheed Martin and Raytheon as Tensions Over Balloon Increase
Beijing’s latest sanctions on the two largest U.S. defense contractors is a largely symbolic gesture that nevertheless signals escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
US Business
Tesla Recalls Roughly 362,800 Vehicles to Fix ‘Full-Self Driving’ Beta Software
Some Teslas could—in rare circumstances—violate local traffic laws and potentially increase the risk of a collision if a driver fails to intervene, according to federal safety regulators.
Education
Ozark Christian Collect Holds Annual Preaching-Teaching Convention, February 20 to 22
(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Christian College (OCC) will host its annual Preaching-Teaching Convention from Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, 2023. This year’s theme, “Unsung Heroes,” features speakers Rick Atchley, Tom Ellsworth, Scott Nickell, […]
US Business
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Is Stepping Down
She’ll be succeeded by Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer.
Events
Joplin Empire Market and Youth Volunteer Corps to Construct Greenhouse on February 18
(Joplin, MO) – On Saturday, February 18, during market hours from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Youth Volunteer Corps, under the guidance of Master Gardener Eric Osen, will be constructing on 8’x12′ PVC hoop-style […]
US Business
Airbus Boosts Wide-Body Production, Increasing Pressure on Boeing
The plane maker is rapidly boosting production of its two biggest aircraft models as it prepares to lure surging interest amid the recovery in international traffic.
Government
City Offices Closed and Council Meeting Shift Due to Presidents’ Day
(Joplin, MO) – In recognition of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20, City of Joplin offices will be closed, and the Joplin City Council’s regular third Monday meeting in February will be moved to Tuesday, […]
Chamber Updates
Joplin Ranked Second in Wall Street Journal’s ‘Top 10 Places for Remote Workers’
(Joplin, MO) – Joplin has been identified as one of the nation’s best locations for remote workers according to The Wall Street Journal’s list “Top 10 Places for Remote Workers.” These findings were based on […]
US Business
Tesla’s Growing Competition in China Goes Beyond Just EVs
Tesla is facing pressure in China from the country’s top electric-vehicle company BYD. WSJ unpacks the business and manufacturing strategy of BYD and Tesla to uncover what the competition in China reveals about the race to own the global EV space.