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  • [ October 22, 2026 ] City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping Events
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City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping

October 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Main Street streetscaping project that will transform 8th through 15th Streets is set to begin soon, and a final public meeting to review the project is scheduled for the final week of October 2026. […]

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Freeman Health System Receives Major Gift to Children’s Miracle Network from Joplin’s Sam’s Club; Donation to Support Local Families

October 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Sam’s Club officials on Monday presented a $65,074.04 check to Freeman Health System officials. It marks the ninth time in the past 10 years that Sam’s Club #6415 has led all […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2026 Holiday Events

October 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — The Holiday season is right around the corner, and Downtown Joplin Alliance is announcing the following events to help everyone get into the spirit! Light Up the Park + Holiday Kickoff Party […]

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Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims

October 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation, known as Rengo, will demand wage hikes of at least 5% at the shunto negotiations that take place every spring between the country’s unions and employers.

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Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
The Meta CEO feared a proposed billionaire tax in the state would force a major share sale, threatening his voting control of the company.

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SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
For decades, Elon Musk has mixed resources and ambitions at his two largest companies.

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Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
Talk of a Tesla merger with SpaceX was off-limits on the earnings call.

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He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
A little-known producer sued Netflix for $105 million after a drive containing the film went missing from the streamer’s offices.

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Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States

October 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) — Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for […]

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How Toyota’s Top-Selling SUV Suddenly Became So Hard to Find

October 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Toyota’s Top-Selling SUV Suddenly Became So Hard to Find
Production changes caused the 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be in short supply, leaving customers waiting months to snag one.

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  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
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  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
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  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
    October 21, 2026 Comments Off on SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
  • Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
    October 21, 2026 Comments Off on Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
  • He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
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  • City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping
  • Freeman Health System Receives Major Gift to Children’s Miracle Network from Joplin’s Sam’s Club; Donation to Support Local Families
  • Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2026 Holiday Events
  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
  • Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
  • He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
  • Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States
  • How Toyota’s Top-Selling SUV Suddenly Became So Hard to Find
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  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
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