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The Multibillion-Dollar Bet That Truckers Will Ditch Diesel for Electricity

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Multibillion-Dollar Bet That Truckers Will Ditch Diesel for Electricity
Cummins, the leading maker of diesel engines in the U.S., and two truck makers, Daimler and Paccar, are teaming up on a $2 billion factory in Mississippi to make batteries for electric commercial trucks.

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Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor to Exit, PepsiCo Executive Kirk Tanner Named Successor

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wendy’s CEO Todd Penegor to Exit, PepsiCo Executive Kirk Tanner Named Successor
The fast-food chain said Penegor, who has served as CEO since 2016 and joined the company a decade ago, will leave in February.

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AST SpaceMobile to Offer $100 Million in Stock After AT&T, Google Deal

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AST SpaceMobile to Offer $100 Million in Stock After AT&T, Google Deal
Shares jumped after news of the AT&T and Google investments, then reversed course after the company launched the offering.

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Mesa Air Group Strikes Deal With United Airlines to Improve Liquidity

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mesa Air Group Strikes Deal With United Airlines to Improve Liquidity
The regional air carrier said it has amended its CPA agreement with United to increase its block-hour rate, which should generate about $63.5 million in extra revenue

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Google and Amazon Are Cutting Jobs in 2024. They Aren’t Alone.

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google and Amazon Are Cutting Jobs in 2024. They Aren’t Alone.
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.

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FORVIS to Host Free Webinar on Succession Planning for the Health and Sustainability of Nonprofits on January 25

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

An organization without an effective leadership development and succession planning strategy, particularly in its finance and accounting function, can grow unstable and become jeopardized. Yet most organizations aren’t ready. Finding the right person with the […]

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Joplin Empire Market to Host 5th Annual Chili Cookoff on January 20

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Join the Joplin Empire Market this Saturday, January 20 for the 5th Annual Empire Market Chili Cookoff! The Market’s Lineman Hall will be full of local cooks who are vying for the […]

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Connect2Culture’s January 2024 Performances Include Glenda Austin and 123 Andrés

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

From Broadway classics to a bilingual family-oriented performance, there’s never been a better time to enjoy live entertainment from Connect2Culture! Broadway Favorites with Glenda Austin Saturday, January 20 | 4:00 pm | Series: Cornell Series […]

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City of Joplin Sets Public Meeting for Thursday, January 25 to Discuss Initial Phase of West 20th Street Widening

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin will host an Open House Public Meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club, 2109 S. Country Club Drive, to discuss […]

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Tesla Price Cuts Send European, Chinese Auto Stocks Lower

January 18, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Price Cuts Send European, Chinese Auto Stocks Lower
Shares of European and Chinese automakers fell after Tesla continued to cut prices, amid heightened global competition and uncertain demand in the electric-vehicle market.

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