US Business
Firms Are Colluding to Cheat H-1B Visa Lottery, U.S. Says
Visa applicants are entered in the H-1B lottery multiple times to boost their chances, federal agency says in notice to employers.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Chamber Updates
Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 106th Annual Banquet
(Joplin, MO) — The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) celebrated its 106th Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 27 at Missouri Southern State University’s Leggett & Platt Athletic Center. JACC honored its members for their […]
US Business
Amazon Rebounds From Postpandemic Doldrums, but Says Cloud Growth Is Slowing
The company reported a bounceback from stagnant postpandemic sales, but shares fell after-hours when it revealed in an investor call that its cloud-computing growth has slowed this month.
US Business
China Ratchets Up Pressure on Foreign Companies
Surprise visits, probes and detentions come just months after Beijing’s open-for-business message to global investors.
US Business
SpaceX Pushes to Quickly Launch Another Starship
The company believes it can repair damage to the launchpad used for its first Starship flight and will be ready to fly a second rocket by early summer, NASA’s leader said.
US Business
Airlines Get Ready for Busy Summer as Travel Ramps Up
American and Southwest project a busy travel season after a winter slowdown. Southwest plans to reduce some flights this year after Boeing’s 737 manufacturing problem.
Health Care
CoxHealth Adds Two Providers to Pediatric Endocrinology Team
(Springfield, MO) – As demand for pediatric endocrinology care grows, CoxHealth has added two new providers to the Pediatric Endocrinology Team. Connor Corcoran, MD, and Jordan Duda, NP, are now seeing patients at CoxHealth Pediatric […]
Entertainment
The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host Kentucky Derby-Themed Fundraiser on May 6
(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri will host An Afternoon at the Races, a Kentucky Derby-themed event from 3:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 6 at Adaline Acres in Carl Junction. Saddle […]
US Business
DeSantis’s Miscalculation: ‘Disney Is Playing the Long Game’
The conflict between Florida’s governor and Iger’s entertainment giant has turned into a drawn-out legal battle. Some Republicans question the strategy.
Events
Local Color Art Gallery’s Spring Open House to Support Ronald McDonald House of the Four States
(Joplin, MO) – Local Color Art Gallery will host a Spring Open House on Thursday, May 4, from 5:30 to 8:30 m. The community is encouraged to visit the gallery at 1027 S. Main Street […]