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Tesla Profit Plunges as Musk Turns Focus to ‘Robot Army’

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Profit Plunges as Musk Turns Focus to ‘Robot Army’
The electric-vehicle maker’s net income fell 37%, even as American shoppers raced to buy electric vehicles before a $7,500 federal tax credit expired last month.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Rebuffed Three Offers From Paramount

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Bros. Discovery Rebuffed Three Offers From Paramount
Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav was offered a role at the combined companies as part of the Ellison overture.

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NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies
The licensing agreement is the first of its kind between a major U.S. professional sports league and prediction markets.

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Sparklight® Launches TechAssist to Simplify Connected Living

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) – From smart thermostats that won’t sync to printers that won’t connect, many households are feeling overwhelmed by their smart tech. Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider, is stepping in to help with […]

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Crowder College Technical Education Center Student Max Morin Named District SkillsUSA Officer

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Technical Education Center (CTEC) is pleased to announce Max Morin has been selected as District Vice President for SkillsUSA. Morin is a senior from East Newton High School. He attends […]

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Missouri Southern State University Receives $42,800 Grant to Enhance Recycling Project Initiative

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)’s Recycling Enhancement Education Project was awarded $42,800 grant in July. The grant is funded through the Region M Waste Management District, which serves the Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Mary Burgin as New Ambulatory Operations VP

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Mary Burgin has been named Freeman Health System’s Vice President Ambulatory Operations, bringing to Joplin more than two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. In layman’s terms, Burgin will be responsible for overseeing the […]

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Surrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing.

October 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Surrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing.
The growing industry has little regulation and many cases of financial abuse, including escrow funds taken to pay gambling debts or to buy bitcoin.

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David Zaslav’s Future Hangs in Balance as Warner Goes Up for Sale

October 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on David Zaslav’s Future Hangs in Balance as Warner Goes Up for Sale
The Warner Bros. Discovery CEO is in the fight of his professional life to stop the company from being swallowed by Paramount, the rival entertainment giant controlled by David Ellison.

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Cable Giant Charter Lays Off 1,200 Workers

October 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cable Giant Charter Lays Off 1,200 Workers
The cuts in corporate and back-office roles total more than 1% of the company’s workforce.

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