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Pro Musica Joplin Welcomes Three New Board Members As It Continues Pandemic-Driven Innovations

March 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Pro Musica, the region’s presenter of leading national and international classical chamber and jazz music has announced three exciting appointments to its Board of Directors. These appointments follow the onboarding of a […]

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UAW Accuses Ford of Shifting Vehicle Production From Ohio to Mexico

March 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UAW Accuses Ford of Shifting Vehicle Production From Ohio to Mexico
The United Auto Workers said the auto maker told the union it was relocating manufacturing of a next-generation vehicle to Mexico without a clear explanation.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – March 15, 2021

March 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO)  – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics The summer and fall 2021 schedule is now available to view here. Schedule an appointment with your […]

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Toyota, Honda to Halt Some U.S. Production Over Supply Shortages

March 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toyota, Honda to Halt Some U.S. Production Over Supply Shortages
Toyota and Honda are halting production at some North American plants as the pandemic’s continuing effects on the global supply chain create shortages of essential components.

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FTC Prepares to Take Tougher Stance on Pharmaceutical Mergers

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FTC Prepares to Take Tougher Stance on Pharmaceutical Mergers
Acting chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter favors a new approach to analyzing how drug-company deals affect competition.

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Uber to Reclassify U.K. Drivers in Win for Labor Activists

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Uber to Reclassify U.K. Drivers in Win for Labor Activists
The change, after a court loss, reclassifies drivers as “workers” rather than independent contractors, making the U.K. the first place where Uber is paying directly for drivers’ vacations and pensions amid a global battle over gig-economy employment.

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Visit Joplin MO Offers Incentives for Bringing Meetings to Joplin

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

At Visit Joplin MO, we miss meeting! We know your association, business, or leisure group is looking forward to meeting in person again. Let us help you make it happen! Visit Joplin MO is providing […]

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Google to Cut Commission It Charges App Developers

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google to Cut Commission It Charges App Developers
The tech giant says it will lower the service fee it collects from 30% to 15% on the first $1 million that developers earn from its Play store app marketplace.

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Jasper County CASA Trains More Community Members to Serve as Advocates for Children in Foster Care

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Jasper County CASA will host its second training class of 2021 this spring on April 6. In their training, Jasper County CASA teaches about a myriad of issues that often affect children […]

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Connect2Culture Partners with The Sheldon for Virtual Concert Series

March 16, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is partnering with The Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, for a virtual concert series, Live From The Sheldon. This free, monthly series is available entirely online and spotlights some of […]

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  • The SpaceX Explosion That Put Flights in Danger
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  • 14-Hour Shifts and $1 a Delivery—but China’s Army of Gig Workers Keeps Growing
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