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  • [ October 22, 2026 ] Crossland Construction Company Named a 2026 Construction Industry Workforce Development Award Winner Construction
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Apple Closes Above the $5 Trillion Mark

October 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Closes Above the $5 Trillion Mark
Plus, Ukraine said new limits on Starlink have disrupted its military operations, and OpenAI alleged an ex-employee took confidential files to Apple.

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Apple Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Valuation Club

October 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Joins Nvidia in the $5 Trillion Valuation Club
To power the iPhone maker’s next phase, Chief Executive John Ternus needs to raise its AI game.

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GlobalFoundries to Build Two Chip Plants With Up to $21 Billion Funding

October 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GlobalFoundries to Build Two Chip Plants With Up to $21 Billion Funding
The chip manufacturer plans to build two chip plants in New York using up to $20 billion in funding from Japan and money from the CHIPS Act as the U.S. Commerce Department plans to take a 4% stake in the company.

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The Independent Living Center Invites Families to Annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 29 Featuring New Walk-Through Haunted House

October 14, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Independent Living Center (TILC) invites the community to its annual Trunk or Treat on October 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for an evening of Halloween fun, family-friendly activities, and an opportunity to learn […]

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Galderma to Buy ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion

October 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Galderma to Buy ZO Skin Health for $1.5 Billion
The dermatology company agreed to acquire ZO Skin Health from its shareholders, including the Obagi family and funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.

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Goliath Roller-Coaster Death Casts Long Shadow Over Six Flags’ Turnaround Hopes

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Goliath Roller-Coaster Death Casts Long Shadow Over Six Flags’ Turnaround Hopes
It is a make-or-break moment for the amusement-park operator, which has struggled since a July 2024 merger.

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Albertsons Just Slapped a ‘For Sale’ Sign on Itself—Again

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Albertsons Just Slapped a ‘For Sale’ Sign on Itself—Again
Executives at America’s second-largest supermarket chain are in search of a turnaround as consumers spend less.

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Wildwood Senior Living to Host Halloween Festival on October 30

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Wildwood Senior Living is excited to invite the community to join them for an afternoon of seasonal fun during their Halloween Festival on Friday, October 30! Enjoy carnival games, trick or treating, costumes, and more […]

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U.S. Defense Startups Flock to Taiwan to Build China-Free Drones

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Defense Startups Flock to Taiwan to Build China-Free Drones
The emerging industry has the potential to serve the U.S. military while providing Taiwan with an arsenal that it sees as essential to its survival.

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Skyway Buick GMC Hosting $1,000 Giveaway Until October 31

October 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all Joplin Chamber members! This month, Skyway Buick GMC is handing out the sweetest treat in town: $1,000 cash. All you have to do to be part of the giveaway is stop by their […]

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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.
    October 21, 2026 Comments Off on 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
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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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  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
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