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Joplin Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program Begins on May 26

May 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

This summer, dig a little deeper, because incredible stories are waiting to be uncovered! Join the Joplin Public Library for their 2026 Summer Reading program. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story,” where every book […]

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Crowder College Recognizes 2026 Employees of the Year

May 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College held its annual end-of-year celebration on May 8, 2026, and honored its employees. In addition to the awards listed below, employees were also recognized for milestones achieve in years of […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Renee Denton as Market President

May 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced today the appointment of Renee Denton as Market President for the Missouri/Kansas market, effective May 18. Denton brings more than 38 years of combined clinical and operational hospital […]

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How a Job at OpenAI Became the Greatest Lottery Ticket of the AI Boom

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How a Job at OpenAI Became the Greatest Lottery Ticket of the AI Boom
Employees waited two years to sell their shares. Then, the company let them unload $30 million.

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Higher Gas Prices Are Seeping Into the Produce Aisle

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Higher Gas Prices Are Seeping Into the Produce Aisle
Having absorbed various price shocks, firms are less able to avoid passing on additional costs to retailers and consumers.

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This Family Business Was Already Old When the U.S. Was Born

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Family Business Was Already Old When the U.S. Was Born
The Laird family has owned its distillery operation almost continuously for over three centuries. Its longevity offers valuable lessons.

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Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.
Watch as the co-founder opens up about how she and her husband managed their wealth after the Poppi sale to PepsiCo, the post-exit blues, and her one-time $1 million family vacation to Europe.

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The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive
The U.S. lost much of its furniture industry to China years ago. Now, American tariffs and overseas competition are punishing manufacturers.

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OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion

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Architect Capital agrees to buy minority stake in site popular with adult-content creators for $535 million.

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Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT
Intertek rejected the improved proposal from buyout group EQT, saying that it undervalues the company and it remains committed to a strategic review.

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