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Freeman First in Region to Utilize MONARCH® Robotic Bronchoscopy

April 26, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announces transformative new technology that gives pulmonologists a better way to see inside a patient’s lungs and a more precise tool for diagnosing and treating lung cancer. Freeman is […]

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The Workers Who Can’t Commit to a Vacation

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Workers Who Can’t Commit to a Vacation
Even as vaccination rates climb and more businesses reopen, some workers remain hesitant to use their paid time off, no matter how burned out they feel.

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West Looks Past Covid-19 and Sees Economic Resurgence

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on West Looks Past Covid-19 and Sees Economic Resurgence
After the worst year for the global economy since the Great Depression, the U.S. is set to lead a vigorous rebound in the West as mass vaccination against Covid-19 propels a return to more or less normal life.

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Restaurants Serve Up Signing Bonuses, Higher Pay to Win Back Workers

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Restaurants Serve Up Signing Bonuses, Higher Pay to Win Back Workers
Restaurants from McDonald’s and IHOP to high-end dining are struggling to find enough job applicants to fill thousands of openings.

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GameStop’s CEO Is Getting Millions on His Way Out

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GameStop’s CEO Is Getting Millions on His Way Out
The rally in the videogame retailer’s share price has provided an unusual boost in the value of stock awards for departing executives.

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How Qatar Airways Dethroned Emirates as Biggest Long-Haul Airline

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Qatar Airways Dethroned Emirates as Biggest Long-Haul Airline
When Covid-19 hobbled the global travel industry, the Gulf carrier added destinations, hired extra staff and kept flying quiet routes to win market share from Emirates.

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U.S., Global Economy See Pickup as Services Revive, Factories Boom

April 25, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S., Global Economy See Pickup as Services Revive, Factories Boom
Surveys point to stronger economic growth as manufacturing accelerates and vaccinations rekindle customer demand.

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Vaccination Sites Gear Up to Deliver J&J’s Covid-19 Shot

April 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vaccination Sites Gear Up to Deliver J&J’s Covid-19 Shot
Health officials welcomed the return of the vaccine, whose use had been paused following cases of a rare blood-clotting disorder.

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Tesla, Apple, Amazon Headline a Heavy Earnings Week

April 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla, Apple, Amazon Headline a Heavy Earnings Week
More than a third of the S&P 500 are expected to report their quarterly results in the coming week, as companies detail how the reopening world is affecting their businesses.

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Amid Expanded Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Signs Emerge of Slowing Demand

April 24, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amid Expanded Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility, Signs Emerge of Slowing Demand
With vaccine eligibility having expanded to every American age 16 and older, there are signs that supply may be outstripping demand and the pace of vaccinations is slowing.

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