US Business
IBM Second-Quarter Earnings Advance on 9% Sales Growth
The tech company said shutting down Russian operations and a strong dollar weighed on results.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Events
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Partners to Host Boots, Badges & Bikes Community Challenge Blood Drive
Roll in, roll up your sleeve, and respond to the call for summer lifesavers! Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the Joplin Police and Fire Departments, and Hideout Harley-Davidson are teaming up for the […]
US Business
Hulu Is Driving More Streaming Subscribers to Disney Than Marvel or Star Wars
New subscriptions to Hulu have outpaced those of Disney’s flagship streaming platform in 18 of the past 24 months as the company makes more content for adults.
Nonprofit
Ronald McDonald House to Celebrate 24th Anniversary
(Joplin, MO) – On Wednesday, July 27, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States its 24th anniversary. The charity invites the public to donate a gift from their birthday wish list, which can be […]
US Business
Boeing Wins Big 737 MAX Order From Delta
Delta said it was ordering 100 of Boeing’s largest 737 MAX jets, providing a vote of confidence for the model and adding Delta to the list of big U.S. carriers operating the airliner.
Entertainment
Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host Downtown Waterfest for July’s Third Thursday
(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) welcomes the community to Downtown Waterfest! Come cool down with this month’s sponsor Abernathy Roofing & Construction, LLC with a dunk tank! Other water-themed activities at this year’s Downtown Waterfest include: […]
US Business
Cargill, Continental Grain Talk Concessions With DOJ on Sanderson Chicken Deal
The companies discuss agreeing not to use the traditional system to pay farmers to win deal approval.
US Business
Air Travel Is Broken. Here’s Why.
Cutbacks in 2020 mean there aren’t enough baggage handlers, pilots and many others. So when something goes wrong, it ripples through to long lines, flight delays, cancellations and lost luggage.
US Business
Boeing Closes In on Making New Dreamliner Deliveries
The plane maker hasn’t delivered the wide-body 787 jets since 2020 because of production defects.
US Business
Chip Investment Decisions Await Congressional Action on $52 Billion Funding Bill
Political wrangling has slowed progress on what began as a bipartisan effort to restore America’s semiconductor production prowess.