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MSSU’s Project Stay Approved for Nearly $1.5 Million Grant

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Project Stay program at Missouri Southern State University has been approved for a grant by the United States Department of Education that will provide nearly $1.5 million for the program over […]

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GM’s Efforts to Revive Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler Denied

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM’s Efforts to Revive Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler Denied
A federal judge denied a motion by General Motors to revive its civil-racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

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Facebook’s Hate-Speech Rules Collide With Indian Politics

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s Hate-Speech Rules Collide With Indian Politics
A company executive in the vital market opposed a move to ban a controversial politician who staffers concluded had violated hate-speech rules. Some current and former employees allege the ruling party got favorable treatment.

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TikTok Could Challenge Microsoft’s Light Touch on Acquisitions

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TikTok Could Challenge Microsoft’s Light Touch on Acquisitions
If Microsoft prevails in its bid to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from Beijing-based ByteDance, the software giant is likely to have to take a more hands-on role than it has with previous acquisitions.

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QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction
Groups espousing conspiracy theories associated with QAnon have exploded in popularity on Facebook and Instagram.

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‘Fortnite’ Kicked Off Apple and Google App Stores

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Fortnite’ Kicked Off Apple and Google App Stores
Apple and Google yanked “Fortnite,” one of the world’s most popular videogames, from their app stores in an escalating battle over the fees they charge developers to distribute their software and process in-app purchases.

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Freeman Earns Top Award from American Heart Association

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received the 2020 Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who […]

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Corporate America Worries WeChat Ban Could Hit Business

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Corporate America Worries WeChat Ban Could Hit Business
More than a dozen major U.S. multinational companies raised concerns in a call with White House officials about the potentially broad scope and impact of Mr. Trump’s executive order targeting WeChat.

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Senate Passes Route 66 Centennial Legislation

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, DC )– The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (S1014) passed by unanimous consent out of the U.S. Senate on August 10, 2020. After the measure is reconciled with the bill already passed by the […]

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Freeman Earns Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Olympic athletes, training to win a gold medal, work to hone their skills to perfection. The same goal exists for those working to deliver the best care in the fastest way possible […]

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