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Health Care

Freeman Hires Internal Medicine Physician at Neosho

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Dr. Melanie Akuna, an internal medicine physician, has joined the staff of Freeman Health System’s Neosho Physician Group. Akuna supports primary preventative care and likes to address patients’ issues early to help […]

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UAW Says Costly EV Transition Won’t Change Union’s Demands

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UAW Says Costly EV Transition Won’t Change Union’s Demands
Union leader Shawn Fain outlines labor’s priorities in talks with carmakers, indicating a widening gulf between the two sides.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance Awarded Outstanding Economic Impact Project, Accredited/Associate Tier Community

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown awards recognizing performance excellence during Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference in St. Louis on July 28, 2023. The event was hosted at the Hilton St. Louis at […]

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Best Historic Preservation Project Awarded to Joplin’s Muir Block

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Main Street Connection Inc. (MMSC) presented downtown awards recognizing performance excellence during Missouri’s Premier Downtown Revitalization Conference in St. Louis on July 28, 2023. The event was hosted at the Hilton St. Louis at […]

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Employers Cut Off Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for Workers

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Employers Cut Off Access to Weight-Loss Drugs for Workers
Costs are mounting for popular drugs such as Wegovy, a cousin of Ozempic, and healthcare plans are restricting coverage to save money.

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PG&E Scraps Tree-Trimming Program Once Seen as Key to Fire Prevention

August 2, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E Scraps Tree-Trimming Program Once Seen as Key to Fire Prevention
The California utility spent more than $2 billion on an effort it says was ineffective. Its focus now is on power-line settings.

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Uber’s Business Is Finally Making Money After Years of Losses

August 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Uber’s Business Is Finally Making Money After Years of Losses
Shares fall as the company says ride-hailing and delivery businesses grew while freight shrank.

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Yellow’s Shutdown Could Cost Taxpayers Money

August 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Yellow’s Shutdown Could Cost Taxpayers Money
Whether the federal government recovers the money it lent Yellow at the height of the pandemic would likely depend on how much Yellow raises by selling assets.

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Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating

August 1, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fitch Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating
The agency said that the downgrade reflects an “erosion of governance.” The rating on the U.S. now stands at AA+, or one notch below the top AAA grade.

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MASH Camp Offers Glimpse Into Health Care Careers

August 1, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, Mo. (July 31, 2023) – In conjunction with the Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin will host the 2023 MASH Camp kids’ science and health exploration day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on […]

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  • Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year
  • Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026
  • Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30
  • Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29
  • Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
  • GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
  • Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
  • Walmart Adds to Wall Street Pressures With Weak Sales Growth
  • Walmart Shares Slump on Weakest Sales Growth in Over Six Years
  • City of Joplin to Host 2026 Surplus Auction on September 19
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