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Inside One Texas City’s Struggle to Keep Power and Water Running

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside One Texas City’s Struggle to Keep Power and Water Running
Denton scrambled to keep its power plant running, but then the gas supply was cut.

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Architects & Engineers

City of Joplin’s New Goals Gives the Olivia Apartments a Path Forward

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Downtown Joplin Alliance (DJA) would like to thank and congratulate the City Council of Joplin for their wise decision to pass Council Bill 2021-001, which creates a path forward for the […]

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Missouri DHSS to Host Virtual Presentation on Physical Activity and Engaging Kids

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will be hosting “More Than Child’s Play,” a free virtual seminar on leading joyful, purposeful physical activity with young children. Dr. Diane H. Craft, P.h.D., the author […]

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Updates from the Missouri Chamber

February 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Webinar Series: Uniting for Recovery Join the Missouri Chamber on Friday, February 19 for a special webinar about our ongoing push for legislation to stop opportunistic COVID-19 litigation. As anti-business forces work to derail the […]

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Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Dies

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Dies
The hospitality executive made Marriott International the world’s largest hotel company and talked often about business leaders’ need to speak out on important social issues.

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Alden Global Capital Agrees to Buy Rest of Tribune Publishing

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alden Global Capital Agrees to Buy Rest of Tribune Publishing
The New York hedge fund, the largest shareholder in Tribune Publishing, has reached a deal that values the newspaper publisher at about $630 million.

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Palantir Shares Fall on Loss and Slower Sales Growth Expectations

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Palantir Shares Fall on Loss and Slower Sales Growth Expectations
The stock dropped 13% after the data-mining company posted a quarterly loss, but revenue jumped 40%.

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CVS Health Signals Re-Entry Into ACA Marketplaces

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVS Health Signals Re-Entry Into ACA Marketplaces
The pharmacy and insurance giant’s results beat analysts’ expectations for the final quarter of 2020.

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China Blocked Jack Ma’s Ant IPO After Investigation Revealed Likely Beneficiaries

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Blocked Jack Ma’s Ant IPO After Investigation Revealed Likely Beneficiaries
Well-connected Chinese power players were behind layers of opaque investment vehicles that would have profited from the world’s largest stock listing. The information added to concerns about financial risk and anger at Ma’s outspoken criticism.

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Mario Draghi Named Italy’s Prime Minister Amid Crises

February 16, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mario Draghi Named Italy’s Prime Minister Amid Crises
The former ECB head persuaded nearly all of the country’s squabbling parties to support his government, raising hopes that he can succeed where many others have failed: in leading Italy out of its deep economic malaise.

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  • Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Hit in Detroit’s Biggest EV Bust
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