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Volunteers Recognized with Annual Awards from Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States hosted their annual Volunteer Recognition Event on April 11, 2025, celebrating the 159 volunteers who donated more than 14,605 hours in 2024. During the […]

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FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FTC Sues Uber, Alleging Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices
Federal watchdog says ride-hailing app’s subscription service charged customers without consent, made it hard to cancel.

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Missouri SBDC Hosted at Missouri Southern State University to Host Future in Focus: Simple AI Tools & Prompts for Business Growth on May 2

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The future of business isn’t coming — it’s already here. Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they partner with Stronghold Data and SOLO LINK IO […]

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Community Support Services of Missouri to Host Rhythm & Brews 2025 on June 14

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) is excited to invite the community to the ultimate night of music, food, and fun! Join them on Friday, June 14 for Rhythm & Brews 2025, a night […]

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Sustainability Investors Eye Defense Stocks as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sustainability Investors Eye Defense Stocks as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
In a fast-changing world amid the onset of tariffs and a pushback against green initiatives, some renewables-focused companies are forging new relationships.

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Kansas City University Hosts 33rd Annual Research Symposium at Both Kansas City and Joplin Campuses

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University’s (KCU) 33rd Annual Research Symposium brought together students, faculty, residents, alumni and research partners for a record-breaking celebration of scientific discovery and academic excellence. Held at both the Kansas City and Joplin […]

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Why It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike Sneakers

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike Sneakers
The shoe giant’s effort to find alternatives to Asian factories that churn out a dazzling variety of its sneakers is a cautionary tale.

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DHL Suspends High-Value Deliveries to U.S. Consumers Amid Tariff Turmoil

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on DHL Suspends High-Value Deliveries to U.S. Consumers Amid Tariff Turmoil
Deutsche Post is suspending high-value shipments to the U.S., effective Monday, as it struggles with delays from customs clearances amid the new U.S. rules.

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South Korean Firm Galaxy Corporation Targets $1 Billion Valuation in 2026 IPO

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on South Korean Firm Galaxy Corporation Targets $1 Billion Valuation in 2026 IPO
Galaxy Corporation, a South Korean entertainment-technology group representing K-pop star G-Dragon, plans to go public next year in a deal that could value it at around $1.0 billion.

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Airbus Promised a Green Aircraft. That Bet Is Now Unraveling.

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airbus Promised a Green Aircraft. That Bet Is Now Unraveling.
The plane maker is pulling the brakes on its hydrogen-jet project, adding to a lineup of companies now recalibrating green efforts that they rushed to embrace in recent years.

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