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Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Many Women Remain on Labor-Market Sideline
Many have yet to return to the labor market, acting as a check against stronger job growth, and some who did return haven’t been able to remain in the job as the Delta variant of Covid-19 disrupted their plans.

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These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers
From Topeka to Bemidji, Minn., localities try to boost populations with offers of cash, free coffee and grandparent stand-ins. “They’re giving me $10,000.”

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Twitch Streamer Earnings Increase for Top Gamers

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitch Streamer Earnings Increase for Top Gamers
The top 1% of paid streamers so far this year got over half of all revenue, according to data made public in a high-profile leak.

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Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement
The spotlight on Biden administration enforcement has focused on the FTC, but DOJ has been more active so far, despite lengthy period of transition.

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Hot Links 2021 – October Edition!

October 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had over 80 golfers compete in their annual golf tournament on October 8. Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive and match game. […]

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Facebook Says Access Is Fixed After Latest Outage

October 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Says Access Is Fixed After Latest Outage
Friday’s disruption for some users of the social-media giant’s products came in the wake of a global outage earlier in the week.

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‘We’re in a Hurry.’ A New CEO Scrambles to Cope With a Global Chip Crisis.

October 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘We’re in a Hurry.’ A New CEO Scrambles to Cope With a Global Chip Crisis.
Cristiano Amon is the new boss of Qualcomm Inc., a U.S. tech giant that designs semiconductors. His first task: Convince companies to make more chips for him—and fast.

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Countries Agree to Global Deal to Curb Tax Avoidance

October 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Countries Agree to Global Deal to Curb Tax Avoidance
An agreement among 136 countries seeks to set a global minimum tax to deter tax avoidance by big multinationals. Officials see challenges in implementing the accord, particularly in the U.S.

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Global Supply-Chain Woes Escalate, Threatening Economic Recovery

October 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Global Supply-Chain Woes Escalate, Threatening Economic Recovery
Shortages of components, surging prices of raw materials, transportation backups and pandemic lockdowns are squeezing manufacturers around the world—and the bottlenecks keep compounding.

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Freeman Sleep Center Expands

October 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Sleep Center with a ribbon cutting. The expansion brings together the offices of Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Jason Maxfield and the overnight […]

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