US Business
Senate Bill Takes Aim at Visa, Mastercard Credit-Card Fees
Two U.S. senators are preparing legislation that would give merchants power to process many Visa and Mastercard credit cards over different networks.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Education
George Washington Carver National Monument to Host Sixth Annual Storytelling Day on August 27
(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is pleased to host the 6th annual Storytelling Day event on Saturday August 27, 2022, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event celebrates the National Park […]
Education
Kansas City University – Joplin Holds Official White Coating Ceremony
(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University – Joplin (KCU) will host their official white coating ceremony on Saturday, July 30 at the Joplin High School Performing Arts Center, 2104 S. Indiana Avenue. There will be […]
US Business
Microsoft Earnings Dented by Cloud Slowdown, Videogame Sales Drop
The software giant reported its lowest earnings growth in two years as it starts to experience the effects of an ending pandemic-era boom.
US Business
Twitter Schedules Shareholder Vote on Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Bid
The vote is set for Sept. 13 after the billionaire indicated on July 8 he no longer intended to go through with the deal.
US Business
Charter Found Liable for $7 Billion in Killing
A Texas jury found the cable company responsible for the robbery and murder of a customer by one of its technicians three years ago.
US Business
Don’t Expect Big Consumer Brands to Lower Prices Soon
Coca-Cola, Unilever and Kimberly-Clark were among the companies reporting that price increases helped them cover cost inflation, but they are watching how consumers respond.
Health Care
Mayo Clinic, Mercy Collaborate to Globally Transform Patient Care
(Rochester, MN and St. Louis, MO) – A ten-year collaboration agreement between Mayo Clinic and Mercy — a first-of-its-kind alliance between two large health care systems — will use the most current data science and […]
US Business
GM to Curtail Hiring as Profit Drops Sharply
The auto maker’s net profit tumbled 40% in the second quarter, reflecting challenges with supply-chain disruptions.
Small Business/Startups
BBB Introduces New Hiring Resource
The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) new Job Listings service is exclusively available to BBB Accredited Businesses on BBB.org. It is designed to connect job seekers to trustworthy businesses. And it’s free, quick and easy! Harness the […]