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Rapha International: Rachana’s Story

December 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

After Rachana* experienced sexual trauma and exploitation, she was rescued by local authorities and brought to Rapha International’s aftercare campus. Rachana was in need of physical care and security, individualized therapy, educational support, and legal […]

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Israeli Cyber Firm NSO Explores Sale, Closure of Spyware Unit

December 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Israeli Cyber Firm NSO Explores Sale, Closure of Spyware Unit
The surveillance-software maker is in talks with two U.S.-based investment funds about its options, according to a person familiar with the matter, as it weighs a path that could lead its controversial Pegasus unit to close.

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Crowder College Announces Next President

December 14, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) — The Crowder College Board of Trustees has asked Dr. Katricia Pierson to assume the position of President of Crowder College. She is expected to transition into the office of President beginning January […]

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Toyota Says It Will Shift More Rapidly to EVs

December 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toyota Says It Will Shift More Rapidly to EVs
Toyota stepped up its commitment to battery electric vehicles, saying it would have 30 EV models available by 2030 and aimed to sell 3.5 million battery EVs globally by 2030.

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3M to Combine Its Food-Safety Unit With Neogen

December 14, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 3M to Combine Its Food-Safety Unit With Neogen
The deal with Neogen, a food testing and animal healthcare specialist, would create a combined company worth $9.3 billion including debt.

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Hard Rock to Buy Mirage Casino on Las Vegas Strip for $1.1 Billion

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hard Rock to Buy Mirage Casino on Las Vegas Strip for $1.1 Billion
MGM Resorts is selling the operations of the property to focus on growth areas. Hard Rock has plans to build a giant guitar-shaped hotel on the boulevard.

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Vox Media, Group Nine Media in Advanced Talks to Merge

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vox Media, Group Nine Media in Advanced Talks to Merge
The digital-media companies are discussing an all-stock transaction that would give Vox Media 75% ownership of the combined company, with the remaining 25% going to Group Nine.

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Virgin Atlantic Lost Money for Years. Will a Pandemic Reboot Stop the Red Ink?

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Virgin Atlantic Lost Money for Years. Will a Pandemic Reboot Stop the Red Ink?
The airline, which hasn’t turned a profit since 2016, has aimed for a transformation, cutting its workforce, ditching old aircraft and making cargo a central part of the business. The big question is how long it will take for long-haul international travel to recover.

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American Red Cross to Host Two-Day Emergency Need Blood Drive at Joplin Public Library

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — The American Red Cross of Southern Missouri will be hosting a two-day emergency need blood drive in the community room of the Joplin Public Library on Wednesday, December 22 from 11:00 am […]

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Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes

December 13, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Shareholders Press Facebook for Governance Changes
An investor group is seeking board oversight of efforts to reduce harmful content and has repeated its call for an independent chairman.

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