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Missouri Southern State University’s Track and Field Teams Place First and Second at 2021 MIAA Championships

May 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Women’s Track and Field Team placed first in the 2021 MIAA Championships, and the Men’s Track and Field Team placed second! The NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships will […]

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Furgerson to Retire from Joplin Fire Chief Position

May 12, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards announced the retirement of Joplin Fire Chief Jim Furgerson, effective June 7. 2021. Following his retirement from Joplin Furgerson has accepted a position with Missouri’s State Emergency […]

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Amazon Faces Ruling on $300 Million EU Tax Appeal

May 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Faces Ruling on $300 Million EU Tax Appeal
The European Union’s second-highest court is set to decide whether to uphold a roughly $300 million tax bill that the bloc’s antitrust officials have said Amazon.com Inc. owes to Luxembourg.

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Pentagon to Remove China’s Xiaomi From Blacklist After Lawsuit

May 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pentagon to Remove China’s Xiaomi From Blacklist After Lawsuit
The Defense Department has agreed to remove Xiaomi from a list banning U.S. investment in the Chinese tech giant.

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SoftBank Reports Highest-Ever Annual Profit For a Japanese Company

May 12, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank Reports Highest-Ever Annual Profit For a Japanese Company
SoftBank Group smashed profit records in its home country, riding a series of blockbuster IPOs to an annual net income of $45.9 billion—the highest ever for any Japanese company.

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Arvest Bank to Host Contactless, Free Shred-A-Thon in Joplin

May 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank invites our community to help shred local hunger. Join Arvest for a free, contactless Shred-A-Thon to support the Arvest Million Meals campaign Saturday, May 15. This event is open to the […]

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East Coast Drivers Make Run on Gas Stations

May 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on East Coast Drivers Make Run on Gas Stations
The Colonial Pipeline shutdown is prompting fears of gasoline shortages, particularly in Southeastern states heavily dependent on the conduit for fuel.

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How to Access a Loved One’s Digital Accounts on Apple Devices After Their Passing

May 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm As it has become more and more common to store personal information online, it has likewise become more important to ensure your estate plan […]

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Joplin HOPE Center for Disaster Recovery Launches in Conjunction with 10-Year Anniversary of Joplin Tornado

May 11, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin’s response to and recovery from the devastating EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 has inspired many. The Joplin HOPE Center for Disaster Recovery is being established to serve as a comprehensive resource […]

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Google Plans to Double AI Ethics Research Staff

May 11, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google Plans to Double AI Ethics Research Staff
Vice President of Engineering Marian Croak also said CEO Sundar Pichai has committed to boost the budget of a team tasked with evaluating code and product to avert harm, discrimination and other problems with AI.

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