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  • [ October 22, 2026 ] Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner Construction
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Trump’s Tariffs Put a Spotlight on Forced Labor. It Isn’t Going Away.

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump’s Tariffs Put a Spotlight on Forced Labor. It Isn’t Going Away.
​The president’s use of forced-labor concerns to resurrect his tariffs faces a Democratic-led legal challenge, but America’s trade partners are toughening up their own laws either way.

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Bipartisan Duo Asks Lawmakers to Pledge They’ll Accept Midterm Results

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bipartisan Duo Asks Lawmakers to Pledge They’ll Accept Midterm Results
Plus, big AI players are lining up blockbuster debt deals to pay for chips, and the FlyDubai co-pilot almost carried out his attack in July.

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The Joplin Family YMCA Presents ‘Supporting Brain Health in Our Community’ Presentation on October 29

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. Fortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association is at a turning point in understanding brain health and the science-backed actions we can take to protect it. […]

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Missouri Southern State University Celebrates Grand Reopening of Renovated Mayes Student Life Center

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Dianne Mayes Student Life Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon on October 7. On the lower-level of the Dianne Mayes Dining Hall […]

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Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Calls for O Positive Blood Donors After Weekend Surge

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 hospitals across the region, is asking eligible donors to give blood […]

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They Paid $50,000 and Waited Nine Years. Will Tesla’s Roadster Live Up to the Hype?

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on They Paid $50,000 and Waited Nine Years. Will Tesla’s Roadster Live Up to the Hype?
Tesla’s new Roadster, due for an Oct. 15 debut, has been almost a decade in the making—$50,000 deposits and all.

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

October 7, 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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The Morning Risk Report: Hackers Use Chinese AI Tool to Hit South Korean Banks, Exposing New Risk

October 7, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Morning Risk Report: Hackers Use Chinese AI Tool to Hit South Korean Banks, Exposing New Risk
Plus: Meet the Disney lawyer leading FCC fight, and Mexico’s Sheinbaum is getting fed up with playing nice with the U.S.

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A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal

October 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A High-Stakes Gambit Clinched Paramount’s Warner Deal
David Ellison’s megadeal combining Paramount and Warner Bros. closed Tuesday, ushering in a new era for Hollywood.

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These Influencers Are on a Mission to Stop People From Paying Medical Bills

October 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Influencers Are on a Mission to Stop People From Paying Medical Bills
As costs to patients explode, so do social-media posts suggesting people think twice about paying high bills.

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  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
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  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
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  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
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  • Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
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  • He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
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  • Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner
  • City of Joplin to Host Public Meeting on October 27 to Review Final Phase of Main Street Streetscaping
  • Freeman Health System Receives Major Gift to Children’s Miracle Network from Joplin’s Sam’s Club; Donation to Support Local Families
  • Downtown Joplin Alliance Announces 2026 Holiday Events
  • Japan’s Top Labor Union Targets Big Pay Bump, in Line With BOJ Aims
  • Mark Zuckerberg Threatened to Leave California. Meta’s Board Cut Him a Deal.
  • SpaceX and Tesla Are Joined at the Hip. A Merger Would Make It Formal.
  • Musk Says Tesla Aims to Begin Humanoid Robot Sales Next Year
  • He Self-Funded a $45 Million Nicolas Cage Movie. Then It Was Stolen.
  • Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States
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