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Gene Editing Is Giving Crops a Way to Tell Farmers When They’re Feeling Stressed

October 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gene Editing Is Giving Crops a Way to Tell Farmers When They’re Feeling Stressed
From glowing plants to purple leaves, the signals empower farmers to quickly detect diseases and pests, reducing the need for widespread chemical use.

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One Joplin to Host 2026 Poverty Simulation on October 28

October 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

You’re John Smith, recently divorced with two kids and a part-time manufacturing job. Between child-care costs, putting food on the table, and normal day-to-day expenses, money is extremely tight. Then the transmission on your vehicle […]

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Shine Joplin to Host Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser on October 31

October 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join Shine Joplin for their inaugural Shine Bowl-a-thon on Saturday, October 31 at G3 Entertainment in Carthage (2433 S. Garrison Avenue)! This family-friendly event is sure to be filled with laughter, friendly competition, and raising […]

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Forvis Mazars to Host Webinar on Practical AI Applications for Nonprofits on November 9

October 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Nonprofits are increasingly exploring AI, but many leaders may have questions about where to start and how to move forward responsibly. In this webinar, Forvis Mazars will examine current trends related to AI adoption, governance […]

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Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm

October 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly Bandage Business to Private-Equity Firm
Forward Consumer Partners is acquiring the company known for its colorful bandages and bringing back its founder as an adviser.

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A Hedge-Fund Billionaire’s Two Bitter Wars—Against His Wife and His Business Partner

October 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Hedge-Fund Billionaire’s Two Bitter Wars—Against His Wife and His Business Partner
John Overdeck is trying to prevent a feud with his wife over his $723 million divorce settlement offer from costing him in a battle with his Two Sigma co-founder.

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What to Know About the Obscure Trust Looming Over Anthropic’s IPO

October 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What to Know About the Obscure Trust Looming Over Anthropic’s IPO
The AI company has shared few details on the dynamics of the five-person trust empowered to shape its board and block major moves.

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Some Wall Street Leaders Are Weighing Bailing on ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Attacks on Riyadh

October 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Some Wall Street Leaders Are Weighing Bailing on ‘Davos in the Desert’ After Attacks on Riyadh
Recent attacks by Houthi rebels are making U.S. executives nervous to travel to the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia next week.

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Ford Wants to Make Fun Cars Again in Europe—if Drivers Can Wait Until 2028

October 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Wants to Make Fun Cars Again in Europe—if Drivers Can Wait Until 2028
The automaker is leaning into its racing heritage in the region as Chinese competition craters its sales.

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How Lego Is Getting More Adults to Tinker With Their Toy Bricks

October 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Lego Is Getting More Adults to Tinker With Their Toy Bricks
Marketing chief Julia Goldin says Lego is creating buildings sets around passions that cross demographic boundaries, such as gaming and Formula One.

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