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Month: February 2021

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Atiba Bradley Named Missouri Southern State University’s Head Football Coach

February 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has named Joplin native Atiba Bradley as the fourteenth head football coach in school’s history. He becomes the first graduate of Missouri Southern to lead the Lions […]

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Freeman Announces New Chief Clinical Officer

February 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System named a new chief clinical officer (CCO) in Jeff Thompson, who is currently Freeman Vice President of Pharmacy Services. Thompson will assume the leadership and oversight role on February […]

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Boeing’s New Big Plane Is Its Big New Problem

February 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing’s New Big Plane Is Its Big New Problem
The 777X is stretching out development, racking up a huge charge and complicating the plane maker’s bid to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Amazon Would Likely Pay Even More Tax Under Biden Plan

February 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Would Likely Pay Even More Tax Under Biden Plan
Amazon reported $1.8 billion in current U.S. tax liability for 2020, a departure from the tiny or negative tax costs it posted in prior years. It said a surge in pretax income last year led to the sudden rise in its reported tax expense.

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Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia
The South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment, according to people familiar with the matter. If successful, it would thrust the iPhone maker into the car business after several years of secretive work.

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J&J Seeks FDA Authorization for One-Shot Vaccine

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on J&J Seeks FDA Authorization for One-Shot Vaccine
The move sets the stage for a potential third vaccine to become available in the U.S. within weeks.

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Ford Expected to Slash Vehicle Production Over Chip Shortage

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Expected to Slash Vehicle Production Over Chip Shortage
A global semiconductor shortage is expected to cut the company’s vehicle output by up to 20% in the first quarter of this year, illustrating how the fallout from the computer-chip crunch has hit the car business.

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Toxic Metals Found in Some Baby Food, Congressional Report Says

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toxic Metals Found in Some Baby Food, Congressional Report Says
Gerber, Beech-Nut, Walmart’s store brand and other baby food lines contained “dangerously high levels” of arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, according to House subcommittee report.

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Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims
The suit focuses on statements made about Smartmatic on Fox News by lawyers who supported former President Donald Trump’s claims that the election was rigged, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell.

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Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for February 2021

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Little Theatre and The Langston Hughes Cultural Society will honor Joplin-born poet Langston Hughes during An Evening with Langston Hughes. A poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist, Hughes was one of the […]

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  • Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
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