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Arvest Foundation Donates $5,000 to Aspire Scholarship Program

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank leadership, on behalf of the Arvest Foundation, were happy to donate $5,000 to support the mission of the Aspire Scholarship Program. The award funds will go towards supporting single parents […]

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McDonald’s Boosts Sales With Drive-Throughs and Travis Scott

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s Boosts Sales With Drive-Throughs and Travis Scott
McDonald’s said its U.S. sales have bounced back from the initial shock of the pandemic, thanks to sped-up drive-throughs and a meal promotion with musician Travis Scott.

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Samsung Forecasts Highest Operating Profits in Two Years

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung Forecasts Highest Operating Profits in Two Years
Samsung Electronics said it expects around 12.3 trillion won ($10.6 billion) in operating profits for the third quarter, rising on the same period a year earlier and driven by stronger smartphone and consumer electronics sales.

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Chicken-Industry Officials Indicted in Price-Fixing Probe

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chicken-Industry Officials Indicted in Price-Fixing Probe
Six current and former chicken-industry executives face price-fixing charges, marking an expansion of the U.S. government’s antitrust prosecutions in the $65 billion poultry industry.

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Facebook to Suspend U.S. Political Ads on Election Day

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook to Suspend U.S. Political Ads on Election Day
The social-media company takes its latest step to combat potential confusion and abuse related to the vote.

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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Offering Free COVID-19 Testing on October 16

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin and the Jasper County Health Departments announced today that a community COVID-19 test will be offered on Friday, October 16 at Missouri Southern State University. This community testing […]

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It’s Time to Receive Influenza Vaccinations

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Unfortunately, the flu is a common illness this time of year. Both the flu and COVID-19 may be more severe in the elderly and those with underlying conditions, but the flu also […]

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Can Airport Covid Testing Get People Flying Again?

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can Airport Covid Testing Get People Flying Again?
Airports and airlines are searching for ways to avoid long quarantines that turn travelers off. How well they work remains to be seen.

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White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion
Some U.S. business groups are pushing back against a White House directive to limit racial-sensitivity training, which has caused confusion for some private businesses with federal contracts.

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Labor Department Questions Microsoft and Wells Fargo Over Pledges to Hire More Black Employees

October 6, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Labor Department Questions Microsoft and Wells Fargo Over Pledges to Hire More Black Employees
Microsoft and Wells Fargo were contacted last week by the U.S. Labor Department questioning their plans to hire more Black employees as they seek to diversify their management ranks.

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  • Joplin History & Mineral Museum to Host Several Contests, Christmas Open House on December 13
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  • Freeman Health System Announces Winners of 55th Annual Joplin Christmas Parade
  • Equinor Makes North Sea Gas Discoveries
  • Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Enter Exclusive Deal Negotiations
  • Two Types of Shoppers Are Powering Holiday Spending: The Wealthy and Deal-Hunters
  • Top Apple Executives to Leave, Adding to Recent Departures
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