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Announcing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today Class of 2021

December 31, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

Congratulations to the Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT) Class of 2021! We are happy to announce the 43 area high school seniors who will be joining this leadership class from Joplin High School, Carl Junction High […]

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Jobless Claims Fell Modestly Last Week

December 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Jobless Claims Fell Modestly Last Week
New unemployment filings fell to 787,000 during a holiday week clouded with uncertainty around impending changes to benefit payments.

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Six Stories From a Downtown District Show Pandemic’s Uneven Toll

December 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Six Stories From a Downtown District Show Pandemic’s Uneven Toll
A stretch of downtown Asheville, N.C., shows how the coronavirus pandemic slammed small businesses while a federal loan program helped some stay afloat.

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The U.K. Is Finally Cutting Ties With the EU. Here’s What Changes.

December 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The U.K. Is Finally Cutting Ties With the EU. Here’s What Changes.
Decades of trade with the EU unencumbered by customs declarations and regulatory obstacles will cease on Jan. 1, one of several changes likely to have big and lasting effects on the British economy.

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Cruise Ships Can’t Sail Away From Covid

December 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cruise Ships Can’t Sail Away From Covid
Small luxury operators have tried strict testing requirements and capacity limits, but onboard outbreaks persist.

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Alden Global Seeks to Buy Tribune Publishing

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alden Global Seeks to Buy Tribune Publishing
The hedge fund, which already owns a big stake in Tribune Publishing, could disclose an offer for the newspaper chain as soon as Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Amazon Agrees to Buy Podcast Startup Wondery

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Agrees to Buy Podcast Startup Wondery
Wondery podcasts will continue to be available to listeners on a variety of platforms for free when the deal closes, the e-commerce giant said.

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Ticketmaster to Pay $10 Million Fine

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ticketmaster to Pay $10 Million Fine
The ticketing giant says former employees were responsible for a breach that aimed to undermine a competitor.

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Boston Businesses Struggle in Pandemic ‘Ghost Town’

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boston Businesses Struggle in Pandemic ‘Ghost Town’
The heart of New England’s largest city typically pulses with office workers, tourists and shoppers. Since the coronavirus pandemic struck–canceling vacations and clearing out office towers–once-bustling weekdays feel more like sleepy Sundays.

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Free Webinar: Employer’s Guide to the New COVID-19 Relief Bill

December 30, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The good news: As you’ve probably heard, a $900 billion federal relief package was finalized this past weekend — including additional weekly unemployment benefits and another round of stimulus checks for individuals. The best news: […]

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  • Longevity Doctor Peter Attia Is Out at CBS News After Epstein Revelations
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