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U.S.’s Fuel-Making Corridor Prepares for Hurricane Laura

August 26, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S.’s Fuel-Making Corridor Prepares for Hurricane Laura
Refineries, petrochemical facilities and ports along the Gulf Coast were closing as the hurricane strengthened to a Category 4 storm with 140-mile-an-hour winds barreling toward the Texas-Louisiana border.

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McDonald’s Probe of Ex-CEO Investigates HR and Cover-Ups

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s Probe of Ex-CEO Investigates HR and Cover-Ups
McDonald’s said its investigation into former CEO Steve Easterbrook’s conduct is examining whether he covered up improprieties by other employees alongside allegations of potential misconduct within the human-resources department.

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Teva Pharmaceutical’s U.S. Unit Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Teva Pharmaceutical’s U.S. Unit Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges
The U.S. business of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has been indicted on charges the drugmaker fixed prices on generic drugs.

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American Airlines to Cut 19,000 Jobs by Oct. 1 When Federal Aid Ends

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Airlines to Cut 19,000 Jobs by Oct. 1 When Federal Aid Ends
The carrier is preparing to downsize to cope with the coronavirus pandemic’s blow to travel demand, which isn’t expected to rebound for years.

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Exxon’s Departure From Dow Highlights Market’s Retreat From Energy Bets

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Exxon’s Departure From Dow Highlights Market’s Retreat From Energy Bets
The blue-chip index will include only one energy stock, Chevron, which will represent just 2.1% of the price-weighted index.

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College Crowder Roughrider eNews – August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and what’s happening both on and off campus: Academics All college locations will be closed Monday, September 7 in observation of Labor Day. […]

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Library Launches Initiative to Support Families with Virtual and At-Home Learning

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library (JPL) is excited to announce a library-wide initiative to support learning this fall. The Children and Teen Departments have developed several programs and resources to support parents and […]

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Crowder Foundation Honors Dr. Alan Marble as Outstanding Alum

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Dr. Alan Marble, a 1973 graduate of Crowder College, has been named the school’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year by the Crowder College Foundation. He was presented the award on Tuesday, August 25 […]

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Informational Meeting Set to Review National Historical Register Nomination for Memorial Hall

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – There will be an informational meeting held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 1 in the Council Chambers located on the fifth floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street to […]

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Truck Stops Move Into the Fast Lane During Covid-19

August 25, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Truck Stops Move Into the Fast Lane During Covid-19
Thousands of restaurants and hotels along U.S. interstate highways closed during the pandemic, but most truck stops remained open to fuel the 18-wheelers that keep supply lines moving.

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  • Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
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