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Blackthorn Pizza & Pub Hosts Back-to-School Drive for Lafayette House

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Blackthorn Pizza & Pub has begun collecting school supplies for the 2021 to 2022 school season, which is gearing up later this month. All proceeds will be donated to the Lafayette House […]

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Crowder College’s Safety Training Opportunities for August and September 2021

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College’s Training & Development Solutions is offering a variety of safety training courses in August and September. Computer Training Microsoft Office courses coming soon! Comp TIA A+ Certification Online, self-paced instruction. Cost is […]

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Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China’s Latest Workplace Harassment Case

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China’s Latest Workplace Harassment Case
An 11-page account of the allegation was shared widely on Chinese social media and sparked a backlash against Alibaba’s handling of the case from employees and the broader public.

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Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Wins Parole From Prison

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jay Y. Lee, Samsung’s De Facto Leader, Wins Parole From Prison
Samsung’s de facto leader will be released from prison on parole later this week, though it remains unclear how—or if—he can return to work right away at South Korea’s largest conglomerate.

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As Delta Variant Spreads, Florida Hospitals Race to Find Open Beds

August 9, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on As Delta Variant Spreads, Florida Hospitals Race to Find Open Beds
The Delta variant has pushed Florida Covid-19 hospitalizations to records and AdventHealth’s Orlando-area hospitals beyond capacity, leaving patients to wait in emergency rooms in a potentially dangerous limbo.

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Sanderson Farms Nears Sale to Continental Grain, Cargill

August 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sanderson Farms Nears Sale to Continental Grain, Cargill
The poultry giant is nearing a deal to sell itself for around $4.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, as it rides a wave of demand for chicken products.

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Companies Are Scrapping Their Plans for Fall

August 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Are Scrapping Their Plans for Fall
The fast-spreading Delta variant has managers revamping schedules, with bosses delaying office reopenings and canceling events.

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Tesla to Require Masks at Nevada Battery Factory

August 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla to Require Masks at Nevada Battery Factory
The Silicon Valley electric vehicle-maker joins others in tightening at-work guidelines to safeguard against the renewed spread of Covid-19.

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Sexual-Assault Allegation at Alibaba Triggers Outrage, Investigation

August 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sexual-Assault Allegation at Alibaba Triggers Outrage, Investigation
A firestorm of public criticism has prompted Chief Executive Daniel Zhang to intervene in a situation that has stirred questions about sexual harassment in Chinese workplaces.

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When Amazon Customers Leave Negative Reviews, Some Sellers Hunt Them Down

August 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on When Amazon Customers Leave Negative Reviews, Some Sellers Hunt Them Down
Sellers on Amazon.com are reaching out to unhappy buyers to revise or delete negative reviews, in exchange for refunds or gift cards—in violation of the terms they agree to on the retail platform.

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