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Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kia Seeks Partners to Build Apple Car in Georgia
The South Korean auto maker’s proposal would involve a multibillion-dollar investment, according to people familiar with the matter. If successful, it would thrust the iPhone maker into the car business after several years of secretive work.

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J&J Seeks FDA Authorization for One-Shot Vaccine

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on J&J Seeks FDA Authorization for One-Shot Vaccine
The move sets the stage for a potential third vaccine to become available in the U.S. within weeks.

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Ford Expected to Slash Vehicle Production Over Chip Shortage

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Expected to Slash Vehicle Production Over Chip Shortage
A global semiconductor shortage is expected to cut the company’s vehicle output by up to 20% in the first quarter of this year, illustrating how the fallout from the computer-chip crunch has hit the car business.

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Toxic Metals Found in Some Baby Food, Congressional Report Says

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toxic Metals Found in Some Baby Food, Congressional Report Says
Gerber, Beech-Nut, Walmart’s store brand and other baby food lines contained “dangerously high levels” of arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, according to House subcommittee report.

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Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Voting-Machine Company Smartmatic Sues Fox News Over Election Claims
The suit focuses on statements made about Smartmatic on Fox News by lawyers who supported former President Donald Trump’s claims that the election was rigged, including Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell.

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Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for February 2021

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Little Theatre and The Langston Hughes Cultural Society will honor Joplin-born poet Langston Hughes during An Evening with Langston Hughes. A poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist, Hughes was one of the […]

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Fire Department Asks Citizens to Participate in Survey About Services and Response

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(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Fire Department was established in the fall of 1882. Since that time, many changes have occurred within the fire department in relation to equipment, training procedures, structures, an other fields […]

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IRS Extends Due Dates for Opportunity Zone Investments & Funds

February 4, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

The IRS recently extended some key dates for Opportunity Zone investments and key tests related to Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF). In Notice 2021-10, the IRS provides additional relief to QOFs and their investors in response to […]

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Parler CEO Says He Was Fired as Platform Neared Restoring Service

February 3, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Parler CEO Says He Was Fired as Platform Neared Restoring Service
The moderation-light social media platform that appealed to conservatives was forced offline last month by tech giants in the wake of the Capitol riot by Trump supporters.

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McKinsey Agrees to $573 Million Settlement Over Opioid Advice

February 3, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McKinsey Agrees to $573 Million Settlement Over Opioid Advice
The consulting giant advised OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and other opioid manufacturers to aggressively market the painkillers.

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  • Joplin Fire Department’s ISO Rating Stays at 2; Department Remains in Elite Group
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States to Host St. Patrick’s Day 5K on March 14, Presented by TAMKO Building Products
  • Missouri Main Street Connection Convened at the Missouri State Capitol to Share 20 Years of Impact
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  • Judge Rejects Government Request to Search Washington Post Reporter’s Devices
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