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AI Expands From Multibillion-Dollar Enterprises to Main Street

May 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Expands From Multibillion-Dollar Enterprises to Main Street
Artificial-intelligence agents scrape a bakery’s spreadsheets to help manage its growth.

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Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host A Beginner’s Guide to SEO Workshop on June 17

May 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Is your business showing up where it matters most — online? Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) for a beginner-friendly workshop on Thursday, June 16. This in-person […]

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City of Joplin Welcoming Applications for Numerous Boards and Commissions

May 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin is currently accepting applications for several boards and commissions with open seats. Serving on a City board or commission is a highly valuable way to help shape local policies and contribute […]

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Oil Slides as Ships Move Toward Hormuz

May 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oil Slides as Ships Move Toward Hormuz
Seafarers remain cautious and production facilities and inventories will take time to be restored.

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A Western Auto Giant Found a Lifeline: Working With a Chinese Upstart

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Western Auto Giant Found a Lifeline: Working With a Chinese Upstart
Global automaker Stellantis is accelerating partnerships with competitors out of China.

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Meet Mark Zuckerberg’s Right-Hand Man Who’s Unleashing AI at Meta

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meet Mark Zuckerberg’s Right-Hand Man Who’s Unleashing AI at Meta
Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s outspoken chief technology officer, has a new mission: transforming the company’s workforce using AI.

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns Star Wars to Theaters

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Returns Star Wars to Theaters
Disney estimates the movie will bring in $102 million domestically this holiday weekend.

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It’s China’s Answer to a Rolls-Royce—and It’s Stuffed With Gadgets

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on It’s China’s Answer to a Rolls-Royce—and It’s Stuffed With Gadgets
The Maextro, which runs on Huawei technology, parks by itself and costs about $173,000 with extras such as a 40-inch screen.

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The Star Stock Picker Who Bet Big on SpaceX Before It Even Landed a Rocket

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Star Stock Picker Who Bet Big on SpaceX Before It Even Landed a Rocket
Gavin Baker was at Fidelity when he first invested in Elon Musk’s aerospace company.

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CVC Teams Up With GBL for $12.5 Billion Bid to Take Recordati Private

May 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CVC Teams Up With GBL for $12.5 Billion Bid to Take Recordati Private
CVC Capital Partners and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert said they teamed up to launch an offer to take Recordati private with a bid that values the Italian drugmaker at $12.47 billion.

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  • Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2026 Empty Bowls Event on November 12
  • La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 5th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on November 14
  • The Independent Living Center Announces Happy Walls Art Exhibit at Spiva Center for the Arts on November 19
  • City of Joplin to Close Main Street for Veterans Day Parade on November 7
  • Ookla® Data Recognizes Sparklight® for Most Responsive Internet Speeds in Joplin
  • China Blocks $5.4 Billion SoftBank Robot Deal, Flexing Control Over AI Tech
  • Inside CVS’s Decision to Break Up a Healthcare Juggernaut
  • Is Flying Private Less Safe? Here’s How the Rules Differ From Commercial Airlines
  • News Corp Revenue Rises, With Growth Across Most Segments
  • Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Presents the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Tara and Skylor Kingrey from King Style Dog Resort on November 16
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