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Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Chair Reed Hastings to Leave Board in June
The co-founder won’t stand for re-election to the board, Netflix said in its first earnings report since pulling out of the Warner Discovery bid. Shares dropped more than 9% after hours.

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Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at 205 W. 21st Street. Joplin Fire Department arrived on scene to find smoke and flames […]

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Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
CEO Jim Farley says the automaker will expand the tie-ups while developing a plan for Chinese competition in the U.S.

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Arvest Bank Ranked Top 20 on Forbes’ World’s Best Banks List

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Arvest Bank has been named to Forbes’ 2026 World’s Best Banks, ranking 20th among U.S. banks, which is the highest among those headquartered in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. This marks the […]

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General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on General Motors Is Still Making Cars for the U.S. Halfway Around the World
America’s biggest carmaker invests $600 million in South Korea and moves to full capacity despite Trump’s tariffs.

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]

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Compass Academy Network Releases April 2026 Newsletter

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Compass Academy Network (CAN) is excited to share their latest updates with the community! Each month, their newsletter spotlights stories, updates, and opportunities that celebrate their students, Peer Mentors, teachers, and partners.  Learn more below. […]

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Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Has the Era of the Mega-Layoff Arrived?
From Snap to Block to Amazon, a new template for “right sizing” the workforce is spreading through C-suites, and other companies are taking note.

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Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spirit’s Bankruptcy Exit In Flux as Jet Fuel Prices Surge
Discussions with creditors include possible liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down

April 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down
The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable “skunkworks” electric project will continue.

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  • I Took America’s Cheapest EV Into the Charging Desert of the Deep South
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  • Weil Gotshal Bleeds More Top Lawyers as It Holds Merger Talks
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  • Trump Spoke to Musk About Ending Ukraine’s Starlink Speed Caps
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  • Inside the U.S. Push to Put Nuclear Reactors in Ports and on Cargo Ships
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  • Freeman Health System Launched New Emergency Department Check-In Feature
  • The Schroeder Family Exploreum to Host Trick or Steam on October 31
  • Trick-or-Treat at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex on October 31
  • The Independent Living Center Invites Families to Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 29 Featuring New Walk-Through Haunted House
  • See How Airlines Are Navigating the Dangerous Skies to Avoid Global Conflicts
  • I Took America’s Cheapest EV Into the Charging Desert of the Deep South
  • Weil Gotshal Bleeds More Top Lawyers as It Holds Merger Talks
  • Trump Spoke to Musk About Ending Ukraine’s Starlink Speed Caps
  • Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner
  • Inside the U.S. Push to Put Nuclear Reactors in Ports and on Cargo Ships
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