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Biden Lays Down Marker on Fuel Efficiency, Electric Vehicles

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Lays Down Marker on Fuel Efficiency, Electric Vehicles
The Detroit auto makers supported the president’s goal of increasing EV sales to half of all cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. by 2030. They also face the challenge of tougher fuel-efficiency standards.

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Apple’s Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography Fuel Debate

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple’s Plans to Have iPhones Detect Child Pornography Fuel Debate
The system will use new techniques in cryptography and artificial intelligence to identify child sexual abuse material. Some critics worry it weakens privacy protections.

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Jasper County CASA Swears in New Volunteers

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA is swearing in a new class of volunteers this week. The volunteers completed CASA’s 30-hour pre-service training and will become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). CASAs work with children […]

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China’s Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead.

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Corporate Crackdown Is Just Getting Started. Signs Point to More Tumult Ahead.
Chinese regulators are pushing businesses to do more to serve the Communist Party’s goals—rattling markets in the process. Investors, analysts and company executives say it isn’t over yet.

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Connect2Culture to Host Me Like Bees on Saturday, August 14

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Let’s try this again! Connect2Culture (C2C) is still jammin’ even though it’s no longer July! Due to multiple rain postponements, C2C will be offering live, local music on Saturday evenings at Mercy Park through August […]

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Local Ice Cream Socials to Mark Missouri Statehood Bicentennial

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – On behalf of the Joplin Celebrations Commission, residents in Joplin, Webb City, and Carthage will be joining other communities across the state to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Missouri’s statehood. Missouri became […]

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Five Financial Don’ts for Your Business from the BBB

August 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Many small business owners struggle with financial management. As a small business owner, it is your responsibility to make sure your business is growing and thriving in the most effective way possible. If you’re not […]

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GM Reveals Hit From Chip Shortage, Rising Costs

August 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Reveals Hit From Chip Shortage, Rising Costs
General Motors raised its pretax profit outlook for the year to between $11.5 billion and $13.5 billion but said the lingering computer-chip shortage and rising commodity costs would weigh on second-half results.

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Uber Ridership Rebounds From Pandemic Lows

August 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Uber Ridership Rebounds From Pandemic Lows
Ride-hailing company still expects to reach a measure of profitability by fourth quarter despite driver shortage, Delta variant concerns.

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Airlines’ Bet on Business-Travel Rebound Tested by Delta Variant

August 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airlines’ Bet on Business-Travel Rebound Tested by Delta Variant
Airlines are redrawing their route maps, betting that business travelers who have largely stayed put in the past year will return despite the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19.

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  • News Quiz for August 8, 2026
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  • America’s Electric Honeymoon Is Over. EV Owners Must Work Out Where to Go Next.
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