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Amazon Buying Roomba Maker iRobot for $1.7 Billion

August 5, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Buying Roomba Maker iRobot for $1.7 Billion
The deal for the robot vacuum, which would be Amazon’s fourth-largest acquisition, adds to a connected-home portfolio that also includes the Alexa virtual assistant speaker and Ring video doorbell.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities to Host 24th Annual Golf Ball Drop

August 5, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As part of their 24th Annual Golf Tournament, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States will host a Golf Ball Drop on September 1 at 7:00 pm at Twin Hills Golf […]

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Wildcat Glades Friends Group Releases September 2022 Program List

August 5, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Throughout September, the Wildcat Glades Friends Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a hands-on preschool connections program, kids and adult yoga, nature journaling, and much more. Nature Journaling September 8 | 5:30 to […]

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The Hot New Trend for Gucci and Chanel: Middle America

August 5, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Hot New Trend for Gucci and Chanel: Middle America
After years focused mainly on expansion in China, luxury brands are rediscovering the U.S., opening boutiques across America in cities where they have never previously operated stand-alone stores.

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Musk Alleges Fraud by Twitter in Countersuit

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Musk Alleges Fraud by Twitter in Countersuit
The billionaire Elon Musk said the social-media platform misrepresented users as well as the level of false accounts. Twitter said the claims are inaccurate.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming Plan

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Bros. Discovery Weighs Free Ad-Supported Streaming Plan
The move is the latest effort by a streaming giant to reach a broader audience as the competition for users intensifies.

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TikTok Pares Pandemic-Era Perks in Return to Office Push

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TikTok Pares Pandemic-Era Perks in Return to Office Push
Some locations are strained as thousands of new workers look for work stations and parking spaces.

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DoorDash Revenue Climbs as Restaurants Raise Prices, Consumers Continue Spending

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on DoorDash Revenue Climbs as Restaurants Raise Prices, Consumers Continue Spending
The food-delivery company raised its full-year guidance even as it expects a softer spending environment. Shares climbed more than 13% in after-hours trading.

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Goldman Sachs Credit-Card Practices Under Investigation

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Goldman Sachs Credit-Card Practices Under Investigation
The bank said regulators from the CFPB are looking at several areas, including how it handles customer refunds and resolves billing disputes.

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for August and September 2022

August 4, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of training courses. Sign up for one today! Computer Training Interested in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Power BI, or Office 365 training? Contact us to […]

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