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Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Display Renovations During Grand Re-Opening on February 6

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin History and Mineral Museum is excited to welcome the community to their Grand Re-Opening on Friday, February 6 at 11:00 am! The Museum closed in January 2026 for renovations and updates to exhibits, including […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host First Friday WineShare at Royale Cinema Lounge on February 6

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the February 2026 WineShare on Friday, February 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Royale Cinema Lounge (715 E. Broadway Street). For February, expect the usual casual […]

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What Starbucks’s New CEO Has Changed, and What He Says Is Next on His List

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What Starbucks’s New CEO Has Changed, and What He Says Is Next on His List
Brian Niccol plowed millions of dollars into improving customers’ Starbucks experience in his first year at the helm with a focus on barista training, and he isn’t done yet.

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Freeman Health System Acquires Thousand Oaks Building in Joplin

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has completed the purchase of the Thousand Oaks building located at 1905 W. 32nd Street in Joplin, Missouri, as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding access to high‑quality […]

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The Secret Society of People Who Know the Formula for WD-40

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Secret Society of People Who Know the Formula for WD-40
Seeing the handwritten formula requires nondisclosure agreements, a special key and, typically, an executive title.

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SLB Readies Rapid Expansion in Venezuela

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SLB Readies Rapid Expansion in Venezuela
SLB logged higher fourth-quarter revenue and said some of the challenges it faced last year are behind it, as it stands to benefit from increasing international activity.

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CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion

January 26, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVC Buys U.S. Credit Manager Marathon For Up to Initial $1.2 Billion
CVC will pay $400 million in cash and up to $800 million in equity, and further payments could be due subject to Marathon’s financial performance between 2027 and 2029.

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Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney’s Surprise Box-Office Champion is ‘Zootopia 2,’ Thanks to China
The animated sequel outgrossed “Avatar: Fire and Ash” to become Disney’s top film release of 2025.

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The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Man Who Almost Replaced Warren Buffett
David Sokol was seen as the next likely CEO of Berkshire Hathaway—until a controversy arose over his personal trades.

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Merck No Longer in Talks to Buy Revolution Medicines

January 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Merck No Longer in Talks to Buy Revolution Medicines
The drugmaker had recently been in discussions to acquire RevMed in a deal that could have valued the cancer-drug biotech at around $30 billion.

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