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Flu Surge Leaves Local Blood Supply Low – CBCO Offering Extra Donor Incentives

January 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, Mo. – (Jan. 6, 2026) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at more than 40 area hospitals, is in need of type O blood.  Rising […]

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The Fight Over Making Data Centers Power Down to Avoid Blackouts

January 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Fight Over Making Data Centers Power Down to Avoid Blackouts
Power-grid operators are asking tech companies to supply their own electricity—or go dark at times—but many are pushing back.

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Trump’s Hint to Oil Executives Weeks Before Maduro Ouster: ‘Get Ready’

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump’s Hint to Oil Executives Weeks Before Maduro Ouster: ‘Get Ready’
The U.S. president now wants oil companies to grow Venezuela’s production.

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How Corporate Security Has Changed a Year After UnitedHealth Killing

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Corporate Security Has Changed a Year After UnitedHealth Killing
Spending on executive protection is up, and it isn’t all bodyguards and trained drivers.

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Citgo Is a Crown Jewel of Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Elliott Is Set to Reap the Benefits.

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Citgo Is a Crown Jewel of Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Elliott Is Set to Reap the Benefits.
The hedge fund could soon close its proposed takeover of the refiner—and profit from any bump in oil production from the Latin American country.

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Hilton Lands in DHS Crosshairs After ICE Agents’ Hotel Reservations Are Canceled

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hilton Lands in DHS Crosshairs After ICE Agents’ Hotel Reservations Are Canceled
The alleged campaign against law enforcement descending on Minneapolis has reignited the debate over when a business can refuse service.

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Lafayette House Receives $20,000 Gift from Frank M Evans III IRA Trust

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO — Lafayette House is honored to announce receipt of a $20,000 gift from the Frank M Evans III IRA Trust. This generous contribution, made in memory of Frank M. Evans and Marjorie M […]

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Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback
Chief Operating Officer Jeff Clarke says Dell got off course by focusing too much on premium tiers and ignoring other segments of the market.

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No-Cost Training Opportunities for Missouri Entrepreneurs

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Entrepreneurship grows stronger when knowledge is accessible. That’s why the Show-Me Network—a statewide collaboration led by Missouri State University’s efactory and codefi, and powered by community partners and business support organizations — has partnered with […]

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MSSU Choral Society spring session begins – singers welcome!

January 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The spring session of the well-known area-wide mixed community chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, January 12, 7 pm to 9 pm. in room 208 of the Music Building at MSSU. Enter through Door […]

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