US Business
Samsung Electronics’ Run of Record Results Stalls
The South Korean tech giant—which had reported record revenues in the past three straight quarters—forecasts a 11.4% rise in second-quarter operating profit from the prior year.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Heads of FBI, MI5 Issue Joint Warning on Chinese Spying
“The Chinese government is set on stealing your technology,” the agency chiefs tell business leaders.
US Business
British Airways Slashes More Than 10,000 Flights Amid Industry Staffing Shortages
The airline’s reduction from its summer schedule comes as carriers continue to deal with a resurgence in travel demand that has overwhelmed operators.
US Business
FDA Will Help Overseas Baby-Formula Makers Keep Selling in U.S.
The plans in development include letting overseas companies sell their products in the U.S. beyond current shortages and providing assistance to foreign companies seeking to enter the U.S. market.
Health Care
Freeman Earns Gold and Gold Plus Status for Heart Care
(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received national recognition for its commitment to providing high-quality cardiovascular care. Freeman has received three American Heart Association top achievement awards — one, Get With The Guidelines® award […]
US Business
FDA Suspends Ban on Juul While Vaping Company Appeals
The agency in June ordered the e-cigarette maker to pull its products off the U.S. market, saying Juul hadn’t submitted sufficient evidence that they were safe.
US Business
Spirit Airlines Prevails in Battle for Newark Airport Position
The Transportation Department says Spirit will ensure more low-cost flight options at the East Coast hub. United Airlines argued that Newark already is over capacity.
US Business
Walmart Tells Suppliers New Fuel and Pickup Fees Are Coming
The retailer says the new charges going into effect Aug. 1 are in response to higher transportation costs. Amazon made a similar move in the spring.
US Business
EU Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Digital Regulations
European lawmakers approved two sweeping new pieces of digital regulation, paving the way for clashes between regulators and some of the world’s biggest tech companies over how the rules should be applied.
Nonprofit
Soroptimist International of Joplin Names Award Winners, Installs New Officers
(Joplin, MO) – Soroptimist International of Joplin presented several awards in addition to installing new officers at their annual banquet on Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Ruby Award was presented to Debi Koelkebeck, Executive Director of Jasper […]