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[ March 9, 2026 ] Community Support Services to Host Community Magician and Autistic Self-Advocate Cody Clark Community
[ March 9, 2026 ] A New Generation of Mall Rats Has Arrived US Business
[ March 8, 2026 ] Activist Starboard Takes Big Stake in French-Fry Maker Lamb Weston US Business
[ March 8, 2026 ] ‘Hoppers’ Scores Pixar’s Biggest Original Animated Opening in Years US Business
[ March 8, 2026 ] This Law Enforcer Is Rewriting the Playbook for Policing Companies in Trump 2.0 US Business

Community Support Services to Host Community Magician and Autistic Self-Advocate Cody Clark

March 9, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — In celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Community Support Services of Missouri (CSS) will host a community performance featuring Cody Clark, an autistic self-advocate and magician. Clark will present his inspiring show, […]

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A New Generation of Mall Rats Has Arrived

March 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Gen Z shoppers are hanging out at malls and documenting everything on social media, helping boost a budding recovery in stores.

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Activist Starboard Takes Big Stake in French-Fry Maker Lamb Weston

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Starboard Value is pushing the company to speed up improvements and cost cutting to boost its underperforming stock.

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‘Hoppers’ Scores Pixar’s Biggest Original Animated Opening in Years

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The well-reviewed animated movie opened with $88 million worldwide this weekend., while “The Bride!” flopped.

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This Law Enforcer Is Rewriting the Playbook for Policing Companies in Trump 2.0

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Andrew Ferguson has brought the Federal Trade Commission unusually close to the White House, mixing MAGA issues with traditional enforcement.

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Women Wanted: Kalshi Pushes to Expand Far Beyond Sport Bets

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Kalshi wants to get more young women interested in the prediction-market platform, looking to expand beyond sports and its core male customer base.

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Diana Shipping Increases Offer to Acquire Genco

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Shipping transportation services company said Star Bulk Carriers had agreed to acquire 16 of Genco’s vessels if the acquisition closes.

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Servier to Buy Day One for $2.5 Billion, Expanding Oncology Portfolio

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Servier will pay $21.50 a share in cash, representing a 68% premium to Day One’s closing price Thursday.

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Toyota-Affiliated Denso Makes Takeover Bid for Chip Maker Rohm

March 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The auto-parts supplier’s move comes as semiconductors become crucial for vehicle electrification and self-driving technologies

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Volkswagen Dealers Revolt Over Plan to Sell a New Brand of SUV Directly to Consumers

March 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop the automaker from bypassing dealerships.

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