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An Amazon Suit Encounters a Snag: a Judge With a Conflict of Interest

December 30, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on An Amazon Suit Encounters a Snag: a Judge With a Conflict of Interest
Nearly two years into a kickback case against ex-employees and a vendor, an Amazon stockholding by the judge’s wife threatens costly delays.

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Didi’s Revenue Falls After Beijing’s Crackdown Hurts Its China Business

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Didi’s Revenue Falls After Beijing’s Crackdown Hurts Its China Business
The ride-hailing company’s China mobility business—which includes its core ride-hailing operations—was the main cause for the drop.

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Google and Rivals Tap Cash to Excel in Cloud

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google and Rivals Tap Cash to Excel in Cloud
The Alphabet company and others are investing in potential clients as they look to close the gap with Amazon in the fast-growing sector.

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City of Joplin names Gerald Ezell as new Fire Chief

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards has announced Gerald Ezell as the new Fire Chief. Ezell brings more than 33 years of fire service to the community, with 20 of those spent in Joplin. He currently […]

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Travel Startups Say Omicron Disruptions Create Opportunities

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Travel Startups Say Omicron Disruptions Create Opportunities
Americans are taking their vacations, despite the rise in Covid-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. But they want greater flexibility and are taking more precautions, which is benefiting startups that aim to help people navigate the new realities of pandemic travel.

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Connect2Culture Releases Annual Year In Review Including 2021’s Most Memorable Arts and Cultural Moments.

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin, Missouri – Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, compiled and released 2021’s most memorable arts and cultural moments in the Joplin area on Monday, December 27, 2021 via email communication and social media channels. […]

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Covid-19, Inflation Make a Mess Out of Predictions

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Covid-19, Inflation Make a Mess Out of Predictions
Polarized ideology robs leaders and voters of the flexibility needed to cope with the unexpected.

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Drugmakers Battle Over Patents for Covid-19 Vaccines

December 29, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Drugmakers Battle Over Patents for Covid-19 Vaccines
Drug companies are pitted against each other and government and academic scientists over who invented what. Hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake.

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Arvest Bank and Visa Announce Sweepstakes Winner

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

CARTHAGE, Mo. (Dec. 23, 2021) – Arvest Bank is pleased to announce the winner of its $10,000 VISA Sweepstakes. Ryan J. of Carthage is the winner and was thrilled to receive the news. “What a […]

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Freeman Neosho Hospital Ribbon Cutting for ER Renovations

December 28, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, Mo. – Freeman Neosho Hospital cut the ribbon on a completely renovated Emergency Department on Tuesday, celebrating a $1.5 million dollar investment in the facility. “Freeman Neosho Hospital is truly the heart of the […]

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