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News quiz for Feb. 7, 2026

February 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News quiz for Feb. 7, 2026
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China Is Going All-In to Beat the U.S. on Humanoid Robots

February 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Is Going All-In to Beat the U.S. on Humanoid Robots
Elon Musk told investors that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot will revolutionize the world. But most of it could belong to China, he warned.

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Why a 175-Year-Old Glassmaker Is Suddenly an AI Superstar

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a 175-Year-Old Glassmaker Is Suddenly an AI Superstar
Everyone told the company to sell its unprofitable fiber-optic business. Now that division is powering its stock to all-time highs.

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When the FBI Arrested Epstein, He Called Kathryn Ruemmler

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on When the FBI Arrested Epstein, He Called Kathryn Ruemmler
Documents show Ruemmler, now Goldman’s top lawyer, consulted Jeffrey Epstein on a relationship and potential new jobs while delivering legal and media advice.

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Jennifer Garner’s Baby Food Brand Jumps in NYSE Debut

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jennifer Garner’s Baby Food Brand Jumps in NYSE Debut
Shares of Once Upon a Farm, co-founded by the actress and a veteran food executive, jumped 20% in midday trading Friday after the IPO priced at $18 a share.

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Justice Department Casts Wide Net on Netflix’s Business Practices in Merger Probe

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Casts Wide Net on Netflix’s Business Practices in Merger Probe
As it probes bids for Warner, the department is asking if the streamer has engaged in conduct that could make it a monopoly.

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Soroptimist International of Joplin Announces 2026 Recipients of the Live Your Dream Award®

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Soroptimist International of Joplin is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women®. Soroptimist International of Joplin awarded seven women with non-restricted funding […]

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How Epstein Inserted Himself Into a Split Between Bill Gates and a Top Gates Adviser

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Epstein Inserted Himself Into a Split Between Bill Gates and a Top Gates Adviser
Newly released documents show how deeply Epstein entangled himself in the software billionaire’s affairs.

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Missouri Southern State University and Fort Scott Community College Sign Agriculture Business Program ‘2+2’ Agreement

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and Fort Scott Community College (FSCC) formalized a new academic partnership on January 30, 2026, during a signing ceremony held at FSCC in Fort Scott, Kansas. The agreement establishes a “2+2” transfer pathway […]

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Financial Integrators to Host Two Events on February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions and Happy Hour/Golf Outing

February 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Financial Integrators invites the community to join them for two upcoming events on Tuesday, February 17: Tax Advantaged Real Estate Investment Solutions Golf Outing with Inland Securities and Financial Integrators Learn more about each event […]

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  • Ackman’s Pershing Square Offers to Buy Universal Music Group for More Than $63 Billion
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  • Festival Organizer Defends Kanye West Booking After Sponsors Flee
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  • Astronauts Set New Human Spaceflight Record
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