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Pentagon Weighs End to Cloud Project Amid Amazon Fight

May 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pentagon Weighs End to Cloud Project Amid Amazon Fight
Defense officials are considering pulling the plug on the star-crossed JEDI cloud-computing project, which has been mired in litigation from Amazon and faces continuing criticism from lawmakers.

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Used-Car Shoppers Find High Prices, Few Options

May 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Used-Car Shoppers Find High Prices, Few Options
A monthslong rise in used-car sales has left bargain-hunters with limited options on lots across the U.S. as some dealers say they don’t expect that trend to end soon.

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BioNTech to Make Covid-19 Vaccines in Singapore

May 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BioNTech to Make Covid-19 Vaccines in Singapore
The Pfizer partner says its new Asia headquarters is expected to start production in 2023.

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Blackstone’s Bid for Crown Resorts Challenged by Rival Offer

May 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Blackstone’s Bid for Crown Resorts Challenged by Rival Offer
The private-equity giant’s move to acquire Crown and expand its global gambling footprint has been complicated by a new bidder for Australia’s largest casino operator.

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The Money Question: Should You Go Back to the Office?

May 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Money Question: Should You Go Back to the Office?
It can be a complicated choice for those lucky enough to have a job, with mental health, physical fitness and professional prospects to consider.

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U.S. Pipeline Shutdown Exposes Cyber Threat to Energy Sector

May 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Pipeline Shutdown Exposes Cyber Threat to Energy Sector
The ransomware attack that forced the closure of the largest U.S. fuel pipeline this weekend showed how cybercriminals pose a far-reaching threat to the nation’s aging, vulnerable energy infrastructure.

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Consumers Feel the Pinch as Prices Rise

May 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Consumers Feel the Pinch as Prices Rise
Americans accustomed to years of low inflation are beginning to pay sharply higher prices for goods and services as the economy strains to rev back up and the pandemic wanes.

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U.S. Employers Added 266,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Slowed

May 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Employers Added 266,000 Jobs in April as Hiring Slowed
The number was far short of the one million economists expected, a sign the recovery faces temporary setbacks as many businesses struggle to find workers or remain cautious about the economic outlook.

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Key U.S. Energy Pipeline Closes After Cyberattack

May 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Key U.S. Energy Pipeline Closes After Cyberattack
The operator of the Colonial Pipeline, the main conduit carrying gasoline and diesel fuel to the U.S. East Coast, temporarily shut down all operations after discovering a cyberattack.

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Diaper Prices Are Still Getting a Bump From Texas Freeze

May 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Diaper Prices Are Still Getting a Bump From Texas Freeze
The February storm that closed chemical plants across Texas, hobbling production of goods from car parts to smartphones, continues to reverberate throughout the global supply chain.

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  • Sparklight Business Launches Mobile Service for Small Businesses
  • Kansas City University’s Vice Dean Robert Arnce, MD, Receives National Innovations Research Award
  • Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Presents The BOLD Women’s Summit, Powered by EaglePicher on November 10
  • City of Joplin Invites the Community to Celebrate the Reopening of Ewert Park on December 17
  • First Community Bank Promotes Olivia Thouvenell to VP, Branch Manager, and Lender
  • Moscow Seizes Japan Tobacco’s Russia Factories
  • Dolly Parton’s Manager Drops Lawsuit Against Singer’s Nephew
  • Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowls Event on November 12
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  • The Independent Living Center Announces Happy Walls Art Exhibit at Spiva Center for the Arts on November 19
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