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This Italian Lingerie Brand Was Saved by Seamstresses—and an American Couple

April 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Italian Lingerie Brand Was Saved by Seamstresses—and an American Couple
La Perla’s lacy undergarments were ‘the holy grail of intimate apparel’ before its factory shut down. The employees who lobbied to reopen it will now be key to the brand’s revival.

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Meet the Inventor Dubbed ‘Black Edison,’ Who Beat Thomas Edison in Court

April 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meet the Inventor Dubbed ‘Black Edison,’ Who Beat Thomas Edison in Court
In the 1880s, Granville T. Woods won patent battles to protect his inventions, including a system to allow moving trains to communicate wirelessly.

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Billionaire Connie Ballmer Wants to Help Cement NPR’s Future

April 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Billionaire Connie Ballmer Wants to Help Cement NPR’s Future
The philanthropist, a longtime listener, donated $80 million to the media organization after the Trump administration cut funding.

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Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the broadcast merger, saying it was likely to violate the Clayton Act.

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Greg Abel Has Been Leading Berkshire for 100 Days. Things Are Already Changing.

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Greg Abel Has Been Leading Berkshire for 100 Days. Things Are Already Changing.
The new CEO is scrutinizing businesses and investments established under Warren Buffett’s long run.

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American Airlines Rejects United CEO’s Merger Proposal

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on American Airlines Rejects United CEO’s Merger Proposal
The statement came after reports earlier this week that United CEO Scott Kirby had pitched President Trump on the potential megadeal.

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Justice Department Nears Filing Antitrust Case Against Egg Producers

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department Nears Filing Antitrust Case Against Egg Producers
The civil lawsuit would target major producers, including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, which hiked egg prices in 2024 and 2025.

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Pastries with Penny: The Value of Employee Benefits for Small Businesses

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Impact Benefits LLC invites local business owners and professionals to attend Pastries with Penny on April 28 at 9:00 am at the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. This month’s discussion will explore the […]

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Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Student Research Symposium on April 22

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Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 22, showcasing innovative student research and creative scholarship from across academic disciplines. The public event will take place in person and […]

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A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV Batteries

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV Batteries
Plus, Dairy Queen’s chatbot, the NYSE embraces crypto and the Bezos vs. Musk space race.

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