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Ajinomoto Foods North America Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Inspiring Workplaces Recognition for Second Consecutive Year

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Ontario, CA) – Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. (AFNA), a specialty frozen food manufacturer creating products for well-being, today announced it has earned two notable workplace awards for the second year in a row — […]

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ABC Local Station Move Draws FCC Scrutiny

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ABC Local Station Move Draws FCC Scrutiny
The Disney-owned network is switching its programming from one St. Louis station to another, attracting inquiries from the FCC’s Brendan Carr.

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Education

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions’ Training Opportunities for August and September 2026

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Please click on registration links to view pricing. Introduction to PLC’s August 19, 20, and 21, 2026 […]

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U.S. to Boost Beef Imports to Address High Prices, Trump Says

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. to Boost Beef Imports to Address High Prices, Trump Says
The president said he would temporarily allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the U.S. without paying higher tariffs.

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Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin Announce Centennial Route 66 Balloon Festival on August 28–30

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University and Visit Joplin are proud to partner together to bring the Centennial Route 66 Annual Balloon Festival to Joplin on August 28, 29, and 30, 2026! This three-day festival will be […]

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GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Faces Safety Probe Over Engine-Failure Concerns in Nearly One Million Vehicles
Regulators say hundreds of owners have complained about engine problems despite an earlier recall.

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Spiva Center for the Arts to Host Inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic on September 29

August 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Spiva Center for the Arts invites the community to join them for a day on the course at their inaugural Art on the Green Golf Classic, hosted at Briarbrook Golf Course (502 Briarbrook Drive, Carl […]

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Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.

August 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Wants to Revive Keystone XL. The Industry Has a Different Plan.
A trio of proposed pipelines would serve the same function—delivering heavy oil from western Canada to Gulf Coast refineries—without the hot-button name.

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GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.

August 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Ruled U.S. Auto Sales for 100 Years. Now Toyota Is Closing In.
The American automaker is increasing profits while selling fewer vehicles as its rival pursues an opposite approach.

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Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.

August 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Collapse of a MAGA Marketplace Backed by Trump Jr.
PublicSquare racked up costs—and consulting fees—before shifting into fintech; a 99% stock drop.

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  • Joplin High School Earns Cognia Accreditation with Merit
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