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Walmart to Raise Wages for 425,000 U.S. Workers

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart to Raise Wages for 425,000 U.S. Workers
The country’s largest private employer reported strong holiday sales and said it would raise pay for hourly U.S. workers to an average above $15 an hour, after a year in which the pandemic boosted its business.

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Joplin Businesses Lead Viewer’s Choice Finalists

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The voting period for The Four States Finest, the viewer’s choice awards for KOAM-TV, FOX 14 and KOAM News Now, begins Thursday, February 18 and continues through March 7.  Viewers can vote for their favorite […]

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With New Administration Comes New Tax Laws: What Do These Changes Mean for Your Estate Taxes?

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm General wisdom states that a person should revise their estate plan every three to five years or any time a significant life event occurs. […]

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Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces: The New Way to Play, Network and Escape Video Calls

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces: The New Way to Play, Network and Escape Video Calls
The spoken-word social revolution has arrived at just the right time. And even if it turns out to be a pandemic-boosted fad, it’s one you should try out.

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Joplin Ranks #4 in Parade’s 25 Cheapest Places to Live

February 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

“The year 2020 has changed everything — from small aspects of daily life like wearing a mask and frequent hand sanitizing to the ways students learn and how we (the adults!) work. With remote everything now the norm as the coronavirus […]

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Facebook to Prohibit Sharing of News Content in Australia

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook to Prohibit Sharing of News Content in Australia
Decision ramps up a standoff with the government there over a proposal that would force tech companies to pay newspapers for content.

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Two Boeing Directors to Step Down From Board

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Two Boeing Directors to Step Down From Board
The aerospace giant’s board undergoes additional changes in the wake of the 737 MAX crisis.

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Saudi Arabia Set to Raise Oil Output Amid Recovery in Prices

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saudi Arabia Set to Raise Oil Output Amid Recovery in Prices
The world’s largest oil exporter plans to increase production, say advisers to the kingdom, a sign of growing confidence in an oil-price recovery.

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Google to Pay News Corp for Access to Its Publications’ Content

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google to Pay News Corp for Access to Its Publications’ Content
The companies reached a three-year licensing deal for content from the media company’s publications, and comes after publishers have criticized Google for using their content without paying for it.

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Connect2Culture Releases Results of Joplin Area Audience Assessment Survey

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C), Joplin’s community arts agency, compiled and released results from the completed Joplin Area Audience Assessment Survey electronically on Wednesday, February 16, 2021. C2C, on behalf of the local creative community, developed […]

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