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Freeman “Goes Red” to Call Attention to Women’s Heart Disease

February 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in five deaths each year. But only 55% of women realize heart disease puts their life at risk. Freeman Health System […]

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Volunteers Needed for MSSU’s Annual Dress to Impress Event

February 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University and Joplin’s Young Professionals Network is seeking volunteers for its annual Dress to Impress event. Help over 400 MSSU students build their professional wardrobe by assisting with the community volunteer days […]

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Boeing Board Failed to Challenge CEO on 737 MAX Safety, Lawsuit Says

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Board Failed to Challenge CEO on 737 MAX Safety, Lawsuit Says
Then-CEO Dennis Muilenburg focused on negative press following crashes, according to newly revealed communications.

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Reddit’s Valuation Doubles to $6 Billion After Funding Round

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Reddit’s Valuation Doubles to $6 Billion After Funding Round
The social-media company has added users through the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently has gained attention for its role in the recent Wall Street trading frenzy.

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Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin
Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle company said it might start accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its products, sending bitcoin’s price soaring.

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AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Defended by World Health Officials

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine Defended by World Health Officials
World Health Organization officials expressed confidence that AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine can prevent severe cases of the disease, as well as hospitalizations and deaths.

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Malls Spent Billions on Theme Parks to Woo Shoppers. It Made Matters Worse.

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Malls Spent Billions on Theme Parks to Woo Shoppers. It Made Matters Worse.
Go-karts, laser tag and ropes courses aren’t very popular during a pandemic, even when they’re open. For big operators who thought entertainment was a solution to a declining business, the bills are coming due.

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Freeman Ready to Help with New ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has staff ready to assist four-state residents with open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans. The federal government is offering an additional open enrollment period which will run […]

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2020 Arvest Foundation Grants Totaled More Than $230,000 in the Joplin Region

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – We are pleased to announce that the Arvest Foundation funded more than 40 grants totaling $232,500 to organizations serving Joplin and its surrounding communities in 2020. The additional communities served were Carthage, […]

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JATSO Seeking Public Comments on TIP Amendment

February 8, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) is seeking a seven-day public comment period for an amendment to the 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP contains transportation and transit projects in […]

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