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Elon Musk, Once a Washington Outsider, Courts Military Business

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk, Once a Washington Outsider, Courts Military Business
Elon Musk’s SpaceX was dismissed by Pentagon brass during its early years. But now, the billionaire entrepreneur and his company are enjoying more success than ever in snaring Pentagon business.

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Biogen Surges on Promising Alzheimer’s Drug Assessment

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biogen Surges on Promising Alzheimer’s Drug Assessment
The biotech giant received a big boost after U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulators appeared to give a positive assessment of the company’s experimental Alzheimer’s disease drug, sending shares up 40%.

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Become a Volunteer For Jasper County CASA

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Would you like to make a difference for a child in foster care? Join Jasper County CASA by becoming a volunteer. Our volunteers go through a 30-hour training class, are sworn in by a judge, […]

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Missouri DHSS Sponsors Upcoming Manager Wellness Training

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is sponsoring a final manager training session that is free to those interested. This is a great one-hour, virtual course built to help […]

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Oregon Votes to Decriminalize All Drugs, Allow Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oregon Votes to Decriminalize All Drugs, Allow Psilocybin for Mental Health Treatment
Oregon became the first state in the nation to decriminalize the possession of all illegal drugs and also legalize the use of psilocybin—the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms—for mental health treatment.

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California Voters Pass Prop 22, Exempting Uber, Lyft From Reclassifying Drivers

November 4, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on California Voters Pass Prop 22, Exempting Uber, Lyft From Reclassifying Drivers
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash won a pivotal vote in California that exempts them from having to reclassify their drivers as employees, as Proposition 22 passed following the costliest ballot-measure campaign in state history.

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Companies Ban Travel, Warn Employees of Civil Unrest

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Ban Travel, Warn Employees of Civil Unrest
U.S. employers geared up for Election Day with a flurry of internal messages unlike those in previous elections, with some urging staffers to avoid work travel and to be on guard against potential disruptions.

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Comcast, Walmart in Talks to Develop, Distribute Smart TVs

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Comcast, Walmart in Talks to Develop, Distribute Smart TVs
Under the terms the companies are discussing, retail giant Walmart would promote TV sets running Comcast software and would get a share of recurring revenue from Comcast in return.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – November 2

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO)  – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus: Emergency Notification Update We notify students and faculty of closings with automated texts from School Rush. If […]

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Zoom Video Tackles Tricky Role of Policing Its Service

November 3, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Zoom Video Tackles Tricky Role of Policing Its Service
The videoconferencing app is looking at its handling of politically sensitive public events after recent criticisms.

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