US Business
Delta Air Lines Tested SpaceX’s Starlink Internet for Planes
Starlink, part of Elon Musk’s space company, aims to provide broadband to airlines as it pushes to reach business clients.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Government
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 14, 2022
Utility Bill Receives Approval I’m pleased to report my utility bill, Senate Bill 756, was perfected on April 11, and after one more vote of approval, it will head to the House of Representatives for their […]
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Auction Off “I Am Joplin” Mural Panes as Fundraiser
(Joplin, MO) – After many years of gracing the building at the northwest corner of 6th and Main Streets, the “I Am Joplin” mural is being taken down, due to the continued deterioration of the […]
Education
Community Organizations to Host Earth and Arbor Day Celebration on April 30
(Joplin, MO) – Join forces to help our planet! Join the Wildcat Glades Friends Group, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Master Naturalist, Joplin Parks & Recreation, and Liberty Utilities on Saturday, April 30 for a community-wide […]
Education
Missouri Southern State University Students Present Works During Sigma Tau Delta’s International Conference
(Joplin, MO) – Five students from Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) were recognized during Sigma Tau Delta’s 2022 International Convention, held March 30 to April 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. Students who presented works were: Sarah Clements, […]
US Business
Small Businesses Object to Rerouting of Covid-19 Aid
Small-business owners are bristling over a congressional proposal that would redirect unspent money from Covid-19 programs to provide $10 billion for the federal government’s pandemic health response.
US Business
Car Prices Expected to Remain Elevated in 2022
Executives attending the New York International Auto Show say inventory constraints will continue to affect the availability of new and used vehicles.
US Business
What Elon Musk Would Do With Twitter
The Tesla CEO has said his vision is a private social-media company with less content moderation and an edit button.
US Business
When Quitting Normalizes, Benefit to Low-Wage Workers May Subside
Prepandemic evidence shows lengthening tenure alone isn’t enough to improve job quality for some workers, economists say.
US Business
New York City Companies Prepare to Put Pay Ranges on Job Listings
A law requiring salary ranges on postings is slated to go into effect in May; managers see potential backlash from current employees.