US Business
Microsoft Expands Access to OpenAI’s Tools
ChatGPT, which has recently gained attention for its ability to write essays, is among the startup’s AI products.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Ryan Cohen Takes Stake in Alibaba, Pushes for More Stock Buybacks
Cohen first contacted the Chinese e-commerce giant’s board in August to say he saw the company’s shares as undervalued.
US Business
Elon Musk, Tesla Poised for Trial Over Tweets Proposing to Take Car Maker Private
Plaintiff alleges Mr. Musk’s tweets about a potential deal, which never materialized, cost investors billions.
US Business
Shopper Rebellion Against Higher Prices Helps Slow Inflation
Companies are hitting the brakes on price increases this year after wary consumers limit their buying. “They want to save money and raising prices is not an option.”
Education
Missouri Southern State University Announces Transformational Gift for Lions Forward Campaign
(Joplin, MO) – Today, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) recognized Bill and Tracy Gibson for their generous and transformational gift to the Lions Forward Campaign. Their $1 million donation will support the Lions Forward Campaign […]
Events
1 Million Cups Joplin Invites the Community to a Special Presentation with Ken Coleman on January 25
(Joplin, MO) – 1 Million Cups Joplin (1MC) invites the community to join them for a special presentation with Ken Coleman on January 25, 2023. Ken Coleman holds the record for presenting at 168 1MC […]
US Business
Medical Residents Unionize Over Pay, Working Conditions
The largest group representing doctors in residency and fellowship programs added chapters at five teaching hospitals last year, up from a prepandemic pace of one a year.
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument Announces Theme of 2023 Third and Fourth Grade Art and Essay Contest
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument, in partnership with the Department of Teacher Education at Missouri Southern State University, George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, and Carver Birthplace Association announces the George Washington Carver National […]
US Business
A New U.S. Law Aims to Reduce Drug Prices. But First, It Might Raise Them
Pharmaceutical companies could try to blunt the limits on future price increases.
US Business
Didi Wins Approval to Restart New User Registration for Ride-Hailing Service
Didi Global said it obtained approval from the Chinese cybersecurity regulator to resume new user registration for its ride-hailing service.