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Facebook Sees Battles Escalating With Apple on Privacy, Messaging

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Sees Battles Escalating With Apple on Privacy, Messaging
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said changes planned by the iPhone maker could hurt Facebook’s ad business, which lifted the social-media giant to record fourth-quarter revenue and profits.

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Apple Posts Record Quarterly Profit, Led by iPhone Sales

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Apple Posts Record Quarterly Profit, Led by iPhone Sales
Apple finished 2020 with its most profitable quarter ever, fueled by an uptick in higher-end iPhone sales and a pandemic-induced surge in demand for its laptops and tablets.

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Health Departments Work with Missouri National Guard in Vaccine Clinic Using Drive-Through Format

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – On Friday, January 29 the City of Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments, as well as other community partners, will assist the National Guard and help provide vaccinations to approximately 1,000 citizens.  […]

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Boeing Reports Record Annual Loss

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Reports Record Annual Loss
The aerospace giant took a big financial hit on its new 777X jetliner, reflecting the pandemic’s worsening toll on the company.

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Roz Brewer to Bring Pandemic Experience to Walgreens at Pivotal Time

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Roz Brewer to Bring Pandemic Experience to Walgreens at Pivotal Time
Ms. Brewer will become the only Black woman to lead a Fortune 500 company when she takes over as chief executive of Walgreens Boots Alliance amid a national debate about systemic racism.

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Wisper ISP Now Offering Rural Internet

January 27, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Get high-speed internet at an honest pride when you sign up for Wisper Internet. There are no hidden fees, no data caps, and no contract. And services start at just $65 a month! Wisper ISP, […]

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Walgreens Poaches Starbucks Executive Rosalind Brewer for CEO

January 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walgreens Poaches Starbucks Executive Rosalind Brewer for CEO
The Starbucks operating chief will be the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company.

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Microsoft Sales Surge to Record, With Help From Cloud and Videogames

January 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Sales Surge to Record, With Help From Cloud and Videogames
The software giant’s profit and sales jumped, propelled by pandemic-fueled demand for videogaming and accelerated adoption of its cloud-computing services.

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Biden to SuspendNew Federal Oil and Gas Leasing

January 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden to SuspendNew Federal Oil and Gas Leasing
President Biden is planning on Wednesday to halt new oil and gas leasing on federal territory, setting up a confrontation with the oil industry.

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Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Empire Installs New Leadership

January 26, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sheldon Adelson’s Casino Empire Installs New Leadership
Rob Goldstein, a deputy to the gambling magnate, was appointed chief executive. Patrick Dumont, Mr. Adelson’s son-in-law, was named president.

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