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Germany, France, Italy Suspend Use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Germany, France, Italy Suspend Use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 Vaccine
The countries joined some smaller European nations that have temporarily stopped giving the vaccine amid a small number of cases of blood clotting. Health regulators and AstraZeneca said there is no known connection between severe clotting and the shot.

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A Closer Look at the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

On March 6, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was approved by the Senate. This new $1.9 trillion bill will affect businesses in several ways, including changes to employee retention credits, paid leave credits, […]

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Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri Needs Your Support on Give Ozarks Day, March 24

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) is participating in Give Ozarks Day: Rally for Recovery, a regionwide online giving day presented by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Bass Pro Shops on Wednesday, March […]

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The Pandemic Ignited a Housing Boom—but It’s Different From the Last One

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Pandemic Ignited a Housing Boom—but It’s Different From the Last One
Residential home sales are hitting peaks last seen in 2006, just before the bubble burst, but this time mortgages are stricter, down payments are higher, and a tight supply is supporting prices.

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Elon Musk Gets New Title of ‘Technoking of Tesla’

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Gets New Title of ‘Technoking of Tesla’
The chief executive will retain his role while changing his title at the electric vehicle maker.

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Observing National Developmental Disability Month

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Connections Abilities Resources and the Developmental Disability Resource Board of Jasper County believe that all people have the right to live, work, play, and pursue their dreams. By recognizing every person has unique abilities and […]

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Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Beijing Asks Alibaba to Shed Its Media Assets
China’s government has asked Alibaba Group to dispose of its media assets, as officials grow more concerned about the technology giant’s sway over public opinion in the country.

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Blackstone, Starwood Capital Team Up in $6 Billion Extended Stay Deal

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Blackstone, Starwood Capital Team Up in $6 Billion Extended Stay Deal
The two investment firms have agreed to acquire Extended Stay America for $6 billion, a bet that a rare bright spot for the lodging industry during Covid-19 can shine brighter as the U.S. emerges from the pandemic.

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Telegram App Is Booming, but Needs Advertisers—and $700 Million Soon

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Telegram App Is Booming, but Needs Advertisers—and $700 Million Soon
The messaging tool is selling more than $1 billion of debt to fund operations and repay existing creditors, as it races to attract ads.

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Gilead and Merck Join Forces to Develop Long-Acting HIV Treatment

March 15, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gilead and Merck Join Forces to Develop Long-Acting HIV Treatment
The rival drugmakers said they had agreed to explore whether a combination of two experimental drugs, which the companies had been researching separately, could treat HIV even if taken every several months.

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