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American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices

November 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Consumers Have Had It With High Car Prices
Shoppers are starting to draw the line on what they will pay for a new car, with some turning to used vehicles, taking on longer car loans and holding out for deals.

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‘Zootopia 2’ Opens to More Than Half a Billion Dollars Globally

November 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Zootopia 2’ Opens to More Than Half a Billion Dollars Globally
Disney’s blockbuster sequel posted big numbers in China, which has been a challenging market for Hollywood films.

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A Timeline of Key Moments in the History of Work in America

November 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Timeline of Key Moments in the History of Work in America
From the 10-hour workday movement to OSHA: Here are seminal moments in the development of the U.S. workplace since 1776.

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America Loves a $13 Lunch Bowl. Don’t Bet Against It.

November 30, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America Loves a $13 Lunch Bowl. Don’t Bet Against It.
Consumers may be struggling, but they still want the fresh and fast offerings from restaurants like Cava and Chipotle.

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China Used to Be a Cash Cow for Western Companies. Now It’s a Test Lab.

November 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Used to Be a Cash Cow for Western Companies. Now It’s a Test Lab.
Competition has pushed some brands to adapt to Chinese taste and introduce lower prices—and use the country as an innovation hub.

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Trump’s Focus on Drug War Means Big Business for Defense Startups

November 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump’s Focus on Drug War Means Big Business for Defense Startups
Drones, sensors and AI platforms developed for other theaters are being rebranded as tools for the fight against “narco-terror.”

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Data Centers Are a ‘Gold Rush’ for Construction Workers

November 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Data Centers Are a ‘Gold Rush’ for Construction Workers
Surging demand for workers means six-figure pay and more perks.

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The Outspoken CEO Behind the World’s Fastest-Growing Arms Maker

November 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Outspoken CEO Behind the World’s Fastest-Growing Arms Maker
Armin Papperger has pushed Rheinmetall into almost every part of the battlefield, but some in the industry say he is moving too fast.

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News Quiz for Nov. 29, 2025

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‘Significant Number’ of Airbus Planes Require Critical Software Fix Before They Can Fly

November 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Significant Number’ of Airbus Planes Require Critical Software Fix Before They Can Fly
Some planes could be temporarily grounded after the airplane maker said solar radiation may corrupt data critical to flight controls.

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  • Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Collecting Donations of School Supplies for New School Year
  • Crowder College’s Theatre Department to Hold Auditions for ‘Mean Girls, The Musical’ on August 18–19
  • Anvil Axe Co. Brings Excitement, Competition, and Community Together in Southwest Missouri!
  • Guaranty Bank Announces Promotion of Brett LaForest to Vice President, Senior Consumer Lending Underwriting & Residential Leader
  • Joplin Schools Educator Named Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year
  • China’s New Export Engine: Supplying the Factories of the World
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