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Millions of Americans Are Unemployed Despite Record Job Openings

August 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Millions of Americans Are Unemployed Despite Record Job Openings
The number of available jobs since May has outnumbered Americans looking for work. One factor is a mismatch between where people want to work and which industries are hiring.

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NBC Draws Its Lowest Summer Olympics Ratings Ever

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NBC Draws Its Lowest Summer Olympics Ratings Ever
The network averaged of 15.5 million prime-time viewers over their 17-day run, down 42% from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.

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Canadian Pacific Plans New, Higher Bid for Kansas City Southern

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Canadian Pacific Plans New, Higher Bid for Kansas City Southern
The move for a new offer for Kansas City Southern would reignite a takeover battle with Canadian National Railway.

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Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for August 2021

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is gearing up for their 2021–2022 season with open auditions, season tickets, and summer repairs. Here’s what’s coming up this month. Upcoming Auditions Looking to get involved with the local theatre […]

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Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. Opens New Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. (AMA), headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, opened a new office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While the firm has been working for clients in Oklahoma for decades, the new Tulsa office […]

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Blackthorn Pizza & Pub Hosts Back-to-School Drive for Lafayette House

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Blackthorn Pizza & Pub has begun collecting school supplies for the 2021 to 2022 school season, which is gearing up later this month. All proceeds will be donated to the Lafayette House […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for August and September 2021

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of safety training courses in August and September. Computer Training Microsoft Office courses coming soon! Comp TIA A+ Certification Online, self-paced instruction. Cost is […]

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Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China’s Latest Workplace Harassment Case

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China’s Latest Workplace Harassment Case
An 11-page account of the allegation was shared widely on Chinese social media and sparked a backlash against Alibaba’s handling of the case from employees and the broader public.

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Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Wins Parole From Prison

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Wins Parole From Prison
Samsung’s de facto leader will be released from prison on parole later this week, though it remains unclear how—or if—he can return to work right away at South Korea’s largest conglomerate.

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As Delta Variant Spreads, Florida Hospitals Race to Find Open Beds

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on As Delta Variant Spreads, Florida Hospitals Race to Find Open Beds
The Delta variant has pushed Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations to records and AdventHealth’s Orlando-area hospitals beyond capacity, leaving patients to wait in emergency rooms in a potentially dangerous limbo.

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