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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Launches Proxy Fight to Overhaul Board

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Launches Proxy Fight to Overhaul Board
The founder’s proposal seeks to make boardroom revisions before the athletic-apparel company chooses a new CEO.

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The Case of the $400,000 Massachusetts Lobster Heist

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Case of the $400,000 Massachusetts Lobster Heist
Crustaceans bound for Costco were stolen in a phishing and impersonation scam, a logistics company says.

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Five Things to Know About Nvidia’s $20 Billion Licensing Deal

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Five Things to Know About Nvidia’s $20 Billion Licensing Deal
The chipmaker’s AI-inference agreement with startup Groq indicates growing competition for top talent and technology.

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Louis Gerstner Jr., Former CEO Who Transformed IBM, Dies at 83

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Louis Gerstner Jr., Former CEO Who Transformed IBM, Dies at 83
The company looked to be in an unfixable decline when he took over in 1993—and changed its focus from hardware to services.

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The Age of Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships May Be Getting Closer

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Age of Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships May Be Getting Closer
Here are answers to questions about these ships, including why the shipping industry wants them, and the challenges they face.

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for January 2026 from Connect2Culture

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for January 2026. Other listings could be […]

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How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé
Nestlé’s new CEO is shaking up the Nescafé maker’s clubby culture and has signaled potential brand sales.

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How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé
Nestlé’s new CEO is shaking up the Nescafé maker’s clubby culture and has signaled potential brand sales.

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Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China
The Walmart-owned company has about 60 stores in China and counting, as well as a fast-growing e-commerce business.

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Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China
The Walmart-owned company has about 60 stores in China and counting, as well as a fast-growing e-commerce business.

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  • Downtown Joplin Alliance and Partners Seeks Entries for ‘Art: Outside the Box’ Project; Submission Deadline June 8
  • Crowder College Publishes 45th Anniversary of ‘Crowder Quill’ and Announces Winners
  • Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Annual Clubbing for the Club Tournament on June 4
  • The Independent Living Center Announces Second Annual Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash on September 19; Now Accepting Competitors and Seeking Sponsorships
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