US Business
Delta Expects Travel Rebound to Continue as Summer Demand Lifts Revenue
Airlines face higher fuel and labor costs, but passengers are showing a willingness to pay more.
Articles by Erin Slifka
Small Business/Startups
BBB Business Tip: Conflict Management Strategies for Your Workplace
Feeling like the parent of your office is not a fun position to find yourself in as the owner of a small business. It does happen, though. Team members have disagreements and finding solutions for […]
Education
Creative Learning Alliance to Host Spooky Science Hands-on Lab on October 29
(Joplin, MO) – The Creative Learning Alliance will host a spooky science hands-on lab event at their downtown creativity lab (905 S. Main Street in Joplin) on Saturday, October 29 from noon to 1:00 pm. […]
US Business
Samsung Gets One-Year Exemption From New U.S. Chip Restrictions on China
The semiconductor giant received a one-year exemption from new U.S. restrictions that block exports of advanced chips and related equipment to China.
US Business
Steelworkers Union Approves Contract With Cleveland-Cliffs
United Steelworkers wants U.S. Steel to match wage increases provided in Cleveland-Cliffs’ contract.
US Business
Westinghouse Deal Latest Signal of Nuclear Power Revival
The transaction with Brookfield Renewable Partners and Cameco is a bet that nuclear power will play an important role in the transition away from fossil fuels as climate concerns and geopolitics have brought such projects back to the forefront.
US Business
Elon Musk Touts His Newest Venture: Perfume That Smells Like Burnt Hair
The Tesla chief executive announced the sale of a $100 bottle of perfume that smells like burnt hair. Hours after his initial tweet, he said 10,000 bottles had been sold.
US Business
TikTok Parent Sets Sights on Spotify With Expanded Music Service
ByteDance has begun talks with music labels about expanding its Resso streaming service globally to compete with industry leaders. The company wants the service to eventually be integrated with TikTok.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Art Gallery Exhibit Inspired by Traditional Chinese Art Technique
(Joplin, MO) – A solo exhibition by printmaker and papercut artist Tammy Harrington will open Monday, October 10 in the Spiva Art Gallery Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Entitled “Visions,” the exhibit will run through […]
Government
City of Joplin Opens Tree Limb Disposal for Residents on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15
(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will open a tree limb and brush drop-off site on Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. This is the final drop-off weekend […]