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U.S. Requires Gas and Diesel Contain More Biofuels Made From Crops

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Requires Gas and Diesel Contain More Biofuels Made From Crops
In a win for farmers, the EPA increased the amount of biofuels that must be blended into gas and diesel.

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Southwest Missouri Bank Announces Corley Grant Availability March 30

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Southwest Missouri Bank, trustee of the W.R. Corley Memorial Trust, has announced the seventh year of availability of grants to qualified non-profit organizations. Eligible entities include those who provide services to the homeless and low-income […]

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Advent Weighing Expansion Routes for Share-Registry Provider

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Advent Weighing Expansion Routes for Share-Registry Provider
Advent International is in talks to expand Australian share-registry provider Automic overseas, with the U.S. private-equity firm weighing options including potential acquisitions.

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Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers Announce Dates for Spring 2026 Activities

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their upcoming spring events and programs! Joplin’s Parents as Teachers is a 12-month program, and they work year round to better serve families! They have […]

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Kansas City University Celebrates Match Day 2026 as Student Doctors Secure Residency Placements

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The energy was unmistakable on both Kansas City University (KCU) campuses as fourth-year osteopathic medical students gathered in Kansas City and Joplin, and tuned in remotely from across the country, to celebrate Match Day 2026. […]

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Meet the ‘Corporate Bro’ Making Millions Satirizing Tech Sales

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meet the ‘Corporate Bro’ Making Millions Satirizing Tech Sales
Ross Pomerantz, a former Oracle employee, has carved out a lucrative niche in a crowded creator economy.

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The 2,000-Year-Old Cement Battery That Could Reduce Our Reliance on Fossil Fuel

March 27, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The 2,000-Year-Old Cement Battery That Could Reduce Our Reliance on Fossil Fuel
Thermal batteries, such as the one being developed by Cache Energy, store heat instead of electricity, and can be recharged and discharged over and over.

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Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian

March 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian
The department has been investigating prominent hospital system’s contracts with insurers.

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An AI Upheaval Is Coming for Media. This Journalist Is Already All In.

March 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on An AI Upheaval Is Coming for Media. This Journalist Is Already All In.
AI-assisted stories accounted for nearly 20% of Fortune’s web traffic in the second half of 2025. Most are written by Nick Lichtenberg.

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The SpaceX IPO Will Be Just as Unconventional as Musk Himself

March 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The SpaceX IPO Will Be Just as Unconventional as Musk Himself
From the investor meetings to how shares are doled out, Elon Musk is navigating his own path.

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  • The New Jersey Financier Behind Trump Media’s Pivot Into Nuclear Energy
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  • Icahn to Sell Auto-Service Chain Pep Boys to Mavis for $700 Million
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  • Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Deal
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  • Freeman Health System Selected as Community Hub Anchor for Rural Health Transformation Initiative
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  • Dr. Kent McIntire, Freeman Health System, Recognized for Inspire® Excellence Award
  • Var Energi Agrees $1.3 Billion Deal to Buy BlueNord
  • The New Jersey Financier Behind Trump Media’s Pivot Into Nuclear Energy
  • Icahn to Sell Auto-Service Chain Pep Boys to Mavis for $700 Million
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