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GE to Wind Down GE Capital After Shedding Jet-Leasing Unit

March 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GE to Wind Down GE Capital After Shedding Jet-Leasing Unit
General Electric agreed to combine its aircraft-leasing business with Ireland’s AerCap Holdings in a deal valued at more than $30 billion and to wind down its GE Capital financing business.

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Massive Hacks Linked to Russia, China Exploited U.S. Internet Security Gap

March 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Massive Hacks Linked to Russia, China Exploited U.S. Internet Security Gap
Protecting U.S. networks from cyberattacks launched domestically is emerging as an intelligence blind spot, security experts say.

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Joplin Public Library Board of Trustees Announces Finalization of 2021–2025 Strategic Plan

March 10, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library (JPL) unveiled a new strategic plan on March 9, 2021 that will be effective through the year 2025. The new JPL Strategic Plan describes the Library’s mission, core […]

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These Businesses Thrived in Lockdown. Can They Keep It Up?

March 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on These Businesses Thrived in Lockdown. Can They Keep It Up?
As the economy starts to return to normal, companies that prospered during lockdowns must brace for a shift in spending.

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For U.S. Farmers, China Is Back and Bigger Than Ever

March 10, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For U.S. Farmers, China Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
Agricultural exports to China are surging three years after the start of a painful trade war, but American farmers remain concerned about the risks of relying on one big market.

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Lucid, Long Before SPAC, Promised to Build Saudi Auto Plant

March 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lucid, Long Before SPAC, Promised to Build Saudi Auto Plant
The electric-car maker told at least one institutional investor of the commitment, a condition of a 2018 Saudi investment, but hasn’t detailed it more broadly.

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New Illnesses Added to Veterans’ Benefits for the First Time in Years

March 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (H.R. 6395) went into effect on January 1, 2021, and with it, parkinsonism, bladder cancer, […]

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Walgreens Site for Booking Covid-19 Vaccine Crashes

March 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walgreens Site for Booking Covid-19 Vaccine Crashes
Visitors to the drugstore chain’s website couldn’t log in for several hours Tuesday, preventing them from making an appointment for a shot or filling prescriptions.

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Disney+ Streaming Service Reaches More Than 100 Million Subscribers

March 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney+ Streaming Service Reaches More Than 100 Million Subscribers
Powered by fan favorites like “The Mandalorian” and “WandaVision,” Walt Disney Co.’s flagship platform is on track to meet its projected 260 million subscribers by 2024, the company said.

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A GE-AerCap Deal Would Add Pressure on Boeing and Airbus

March 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A GE-AerCap Deal Would Add Pressure on Boeing and Airbus
The possible merger of the largest aircraft lessors could mean less-expensive planes for airlines already leaning on lessors for help during the pandemic.

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