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Connect2Culture Presents ‘Bubble Trouble’ with Jeff Boyer on January 24

January 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Science, art, and comedy collide in Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer! Experience jaw-dropping bubble magic as Boyer juggles, sculpts, and builds with bubbles on Connect2Culture’s (C2C) stage on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 pm. This show is […]

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Chevron’s Dilemma in Venezuela: Support Trump’s Vision Without Losing Money

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chevron’s Dilemma in Venezuela: Support Trump’s Vision Without Losing Money
The company lobbied hard for proximity to Venezuela’s oil wealth—but it has little appetite for making major investments there in the near term.

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Goldman Sachs Grapples With Top Lawyer’s Epstein Problem

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Goldman Sachs Grapples With Top Lawyer’s Epstein Problem
A key executive told others he was formulating a contingency plan for Kathryn Ruemmler to leave after revelations about her Epstein ties.

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Elliott Invests in Hypersonic-Flight Company Stratolaunch

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elliott Invests in Hypersonic-Flight Company Stratolaunch
The activist hedge fund is also getting board representation at the Cerberus-backed company.

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Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Surf & Turf Prix Fixe Dinner on February 13

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Love comes in many forms: romantic, platonic, and self-love. And Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s Surf & Turf Prix Fixe Dinner is here to celebrate them all. Join them on Friday, February 13 at 105 […]

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The Rise and Fall of the American Monoculture

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Rise and Fall of the American Monoculture
For most of the 20th century, pop culture was the glue that held the U.S. together. But what will it mean now that everything has splintered?

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Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can a $1,699 Espresso Machine Help Walmart Challenge Amazon?
Walmart is sprucing up its home goods to attract more high-income shoppers and better compete with the e-commerce titan.

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Kansas City University Students Among First to Wield New AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Devices

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) ushered in a new era of medical education with a pioneering point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) elective launched in fall 2024. Developed in collaboration with Butterfly Network, Inc., this forward-thinking course equips future […]

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Joplin Health Department Officials Remind Residents of Updated Animal Housing Ordinance

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

As weather conditions change and temperatures drop, Joplin Health Department officials remind residents of new additions to ordinances regarding animal neglect and proper pet sheltering. Council Bill 2025-453 amends Chapter 18, Section 18-5 Animal Abuse […]

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Elliott Reiterates Opposition to Revised Offer for Toyota Industries

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elliott Reiterates Opposition to Revised Offer for Toyota Industries
The U.S. activist investor said a stand-alone plan would offer a path to a much higher valuation.

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  • JATSO Seeking Public Comments on the 2026 Title VI Plan Update; Comment Period Ends on August 5
  • Wildwood Senior Living to Host Seminar on Validation Therapy for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Dementia on June 25
  • Rapha International to Host Freedom Splash Bash on July 11
  • Missouri Public Service Commission Approves Agreement and Grants Permission for Liberty to Construct a New Gas Generation Facility in Joplin
  • Castlelake Says easyJet Board Rejects $6.3 Billion Takeover Offer
  • Tide Already Dominates Detergent. Why Is P&G Pushing a New Version?
  • Hollywood Is Having Its Best Box Office Since Before the Pandemic
  • Robinhood’s Billionaire Founder on Fast Cars and His Boldest Bet Yet
  • Coke Takes on IRS With $20 Billion at Stake
  • They Looked Like They Were Getting Rich on Polymarket—but None of It Was Real
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