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These Air-Traffic Controllers Are Leaving Their Jobs—and Heading to Australia

December 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Air-Traffic Controllers Are Leaving Their Jobs—and Heading to Australia
Dozens of controllers have departed the U.S. to take jobs overseeing air-traffic in Australia; ‘everybody knows about it.’

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14-Hour Shifts and $1 a Delivery—but China’s Army of Gig Workers Keeps Growing

December 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 14-Hour Shifts and $1 a Delivery—but China’s Army of Gig Workers Keeps Growing
In a country once known for its factory workforce, some 200 million people are turning to informal roles as job creation slows.

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How Chevron Secured Its Place as Venezuela’s Largest Foreign Investor

December 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Chevron Secured Its Place as Venezuela’s Largest Foreign Investor
The U.S. oil company and President Trump agree that opportunity abounds in the Latin American country.

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The Netflix Chief Who Insists He Won’t Ruin Hollywood

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Netflix Chief Who Insists He Won’t Ruin Hollywood
Ted Sarandos, a movie buff and one-time video clerk, may soon oversee the iconic Warner Bros. studio.

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Louis Vuitton’s Ship to Nowhere Marks the New Age of Luxury

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Louis Vuitton’s Ship to Nowhere Marks the New Age of Luxury
The LVMH brand’s “retail-tainment” flagship in Shanghai is part of a strategy to blend experiences with shopping.

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Universal Studios Looks to Saudi Arabia for New Theme Park

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Universal Studios Looks to Saudi Arabia for New Theme Park
The Comcast division is considering a licensing deal for a project that would compete with Disney in the Middle East.

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Tesla Wins Final Court Fight Over Elon Musk’s Pay Package

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Wins Final Court Fight Over Elon Musk’s Pay Package
Delaware’s Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s decision to cancel the CEO’s 2018 pay package.

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Volkswagen Halts Exports of Its Electric Bus to U.S. Next Year

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Volkswagen Halts Exports of Its Electric Bus to U.S. Next Year
The German carmaker is pausing ID. Buzz exports to the U.S. following a sharp decline in EV sales nationwide

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and EaglePicher Technologies to Host 33rd Annual Business EXPO on January 21, 2025

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and EaglePicher Technologies are excited to celebrate their 33rd Annual Business EXPO on Wednesday, January 21 at the Downstream Casino Resort Pavilion, sponsored by Downstream Casino Resort and Zimmer Marketing!  EXPO […]

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Simmons Bank Welcomes Kate McNary to Springfield and Joplin Markets

December 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Simmons Bank is proud to welcome Kate McNary as Senior Private Wealth Strategist, serving clients in the Springfield and Joplin markets. A graduate of Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas […]

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  • The Boss Who Gave His Employees a $240 Million Gift
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Boss Who Gave His Employees a $240 Million Gift
  • Saks Clients Complained About Stylist Long Before He Was Accused of $400,000 Scam
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Saks Clients Complained About Stylist Long Before He Was Accused of $400,000 Scam
  • Nike Stock Price Gets a Lift After Apple’s Tim Cook Doubles His Stake
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Nike Stock Price Gets a Lift After Apple’s Tim Cook Doubles His Stake
  • Sanofi to Buy Vaccine Maker Dynavax in $2.2 Billion Deal
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Sanofi to Buy Vaccine Maker Dynavax in $2.2 Billion Deal
  • AI Construction Costs Can Be an Accounting ‘Black Box’
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