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Freeman and Ozark Center Leaders Mourn Autism Benefactor

May 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — “We were saddened to hear of the death of Virginia Leffen,” said Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker. “She, along with her husband, Bill, were champions for children and […]

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Driscoll’s Desperately Needs to Know America’s Appetite for Strawberries

May 5, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Driscoll’s Desperately Needs to Know America’s Appetite for Strawberries
Forced to set production far in advance, the berry giant misjudged in 2020. It’s trying to get the decision right this year, during a halting reopening from the pandemic.

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City Council Votes to Lift All Restrictions in COVID Response and Recovery Plan and Exhibits

May 5, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) — Following Joplin Health Director Ryan Talken’s report on May 3, 2021 noting that new coronavirus cases remain low, and a strong supply of vaccines exist, the Joplin City Council removed the restrictions listed […]

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Bill and Melinda Gates to Remain Foundation Co-Chairs

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bill and Melinda Gates to Remain Foundation Co-Chairs
Despite the philanthropists’ impending divorce, no changes are planned for their roles or for the organization that has transformed the world’s fight against poverty, inequity and disease.

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Vaccine Sales Lift Pfizer’s Quarterly Results

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vaccine Sales Lift Pfizer’s Quarterly Results
The pharmaceutical company expects its Covid-19 vaccine to generate about $26 billion in sales this year, and the company said it is working on making the two-dose shot easier to administer and store.

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GE, AT&T Investors Reject CEO Pay Plans

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GE, AT&T Investors Reject CEO Pay Plans
The nonbinding votes against the proposals for GE’s Larry Culp and AT&T’s John Stankey highlight investor displeasure with what some blue-chip companies paid leaders during the pandemic.

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CVS Says Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVS Says Covid-19 Vaccinations Slow
The pharmacy operator said demand for Covid-19 vaccinations has fallen by about 30% recently as Americans’ hesitancy to receive the shots outweighs expanding eligibility and access.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – May 3, 2021

May 4, 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. Open enrollment starts on April 12. […]

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Mercy Hospital Joplin Earns A Grade From Leapfrog Group

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Mercy Hospital Joplin received an A grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, a national distinction recognizing Mercy Hospital’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog […]

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Inside ‘Facebook Jail’: The Secret Rules That Put Users in the Doghouse

May 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside ‘Facebook Jail’: The Secret Rules That Put Users in the Doghouse
The site’s Oversight Board is expected to rule on Donald Trump’s case Wednesday. Breaking Facebook’s rules can mean removed posts and blocked privileges, but a vast number of guidelines for moderators aren’t made public.

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