US Business
Sunbelt Cities Nashville and Austin Are Nation’s Hottest Job Markets
Young job-seekers are heading to the hiring boom in Southern cities with robust service industries, a relatively low cost of living and vibrant music scenes.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Judge Clears Fox News Defamation Case for Trial
A Delaware trial judge rejected Fox News’s arguments that it should be declared the victor without the case going to a jury.
US Business
New EV Rules Mean Fewer Models Eligible for Tax Credit
Issued by the Treasury Department Friday, the criteria aim to make the U.S. less reliant on batteries and critical minerals shipped from China.
US Business
ChatGPT Banned in Italy Over Data-Privacy Concerns
Privacy regulator’s order calls on OpenAI to suspend processing the data of Italian users, which could effectively mean OpenAI must block access to its chatbot from Italy.
Events
Downtown Joplin Alliance’s April 2023 First Friday WineShare to Be Hosted at Coley’s Cookies
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) will host its April 2023 First Friday WineShare on April 7 at Coley’s Cookie Co. (901 S. Main Street). For April, expect the usual casual networking, as well […]
US Business
China Opens Cybersecurity Probe of Micron Amid Competition With U.S. Over Technology
The move is likely to put global firms operating in China further on edge at a time of escalating tension between Beijing and Washington.
US Business
How Disney Dodged DeSantis and Kept Control of Its Florida Land
Walt Disney has for now outmaneuvered Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the battle for control over the more than 24,000-acre parcel near Orlando where Walt Disney World Resort is located.
Education
Missouri Southern State University, Connect2Culture to Host Writing Workshop with Musical Duo Group The Reminders
(Joplin, MO) – In partnership with Connect2Culture, Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the music group The Reminders for a writing workshop on campus at 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 6, in the Corley Auditorium. […]
US Business
Taylor Swift’s Net Worth: How the ‘Anti-Hero’ Star Made Her Fortune
Taylor Swift’s “Eras” is forecast to become the highest grossing tour of all time. This could considerably add to her already sizable wealth made from music sales, strategic business moves and past tours.
Education
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers 2023 Spring Community Advisory Board Meeting to Be Held on April 21
Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers (PAT) has scheduled their PAT Spring Advisory Board meeting for Friday, April 21 at 9:00 am. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet; the link to the Google […]