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First Brands Sues Founder, Accusing Him of Lavish Spending at Company’s Expense

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on First Brands Sues Founder, Accusing Him of Lavish Spending at Company’s Expense
In the complaint against Patrick James, the bankrupt auto supplier claims $500,000 was spent on a private chef, $150,000 went toward a personal trainer and $3 million was used to rent a New York townhouse.

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AMD Reports Sharply Higher Profits, Sales

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AMD Reports Sharply Higher Profits, Sales
The chip maker reported steep gains in both profit and sales for the third quarter as it moved deeper into AI data centers and increased sales of personal computer processors.

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Andersons Third-Quarter Profit Falls on Trade Uncertainty

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Andersons Third-Quarter Profit Falls on Trade Uncertainty
The agricultural company said net income decreased to $20.1 million as customers limited purchases to immediate needs thanks to trade uncertainty.

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Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital Receives Grant for Heart Imaging Onsite

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – Thanks to the generosity of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSCACF), Freeman Health System’s Fort Scott Hospital will receive the capability to perform advanced heart imaging onsite, providing faster and […]

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Crowder College to Host 23rd Annual Festival of Wreaths on November 11

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The Crowder College Foundation’s 23rd annual Festival of Wreaths will take place on Tuesday, November 11. The event begins at 5:00 pm with a silent auction in the Longwell Museum, which is […]

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Lafayette House Receives $5,000 Grant from the Gaskill Memorial Trust for Critical Kitchen Equipment Replacement

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Jim & Carol Gaskill Memorial Trust to replace a critical piece of kitchen infrastructure. The funding will support the replacement of a […]

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Connect2Culture’s November 2025 Performances Include Mutts Gone Nuts and Ballet Arkansas’ ‘Magic of the Nutcracker’

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture’s (C2C) November performances include talented rescue dogs and a holiday reimagining of a beloved ballet. “November is going to be an incredible month for Connect2Culture,” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of […]

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Major Tesla Investor Rejects Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal

November 4, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Major Tesla Investor Rejects Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal
Norway’s sovereign-wealth fund is the first major institutional investor to disclose how it voted on the chief executive’s pay package.

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The CEO Behind Kimberly-Clark’s $40 Billion Gamble on Tylenol Maker

November 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The CEO Behind Kimberly-Clark’s $40 Billion Gamble on Tylenol Maker
Mike Hsu aims to stoke the consumer company’s growth by veering into Kenvue’s higher-margin but risky health products.

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What Happened When Small-Town America Became Data-Center, U.S.A.

November 3, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What Happened When Small-Town America Became Data-Center, U.S.A.
Business is surging for contractors and bars. Out-of-town workers are flooding hotels and RV parks. Cash is flooding into government coffers. But the newfound prosperity comes with costs.

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