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Samsung Is Without a Leader as Jay Y. Lee Returns to Prison

January 18, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung Is Without a Leader as Jay Y. Lee Returns to Prison
Samsung’s de facto leader returned to prison, throwing the South Korean conglomerate into disarray during a generational transfer of power.

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Your Movie Is About to Be…Delayed, Again

January 18, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Your Movie Is About to Be…Delayed, Again
A fresh batch of films scheduled for theatrical release in February, March or April are being postponed or sold to streaming services as cases of Covid-19 stay at high levels across the country.

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China Is Only Major Economy to Report 2020 Growth

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Is Only Major Economy to Report 2020 Growth
China’s economy expanded by 2.3% in 2020, roaring back from a historic contraction in the early months of the year to become the only major world economy to grow in what was a pandemic-ravaged year.

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Joplin Health Dept. Explains Process of State of Missouri’s COVID Vaccination Plan

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Recently the State of Missouri released detailed information focusing on the various phases of the State’s Vaccination Plan. Specific qualifications for each phase were outlined including age, at-risk medical conditions and/or employment […]

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Keystone XL Oil Project Pledges Zero Carbon Emissions

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Keystone XL Oil Project Pledges Zero Carbon Emissions
The controversial pipeline project would be powered by renewable energy and built by union labor in a series of planned overhauls to avoid being axed by the Biden administration.

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Membership Spotlight: Farmers Insurance – Shannon Smith Agency

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Since opening in July of 2019, Farmers Insurance – Shannon Smith Agency has been dedicated to helping the residents of Joplin, and its surrounding areas, protect what they love. “Everyone needs insurance!” says Shannon Smith, […]

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NASA’s Delayed Deep-Space Rocket Suffers Test Failure on the Ground

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NASA’s Delayed Deep-Space Rocket Suffers Test Failure on the Ground
The engines for a giant new rocket shut down prematurely during a key test on the ground, a potentially major setback for the space ambitions of NASA and Boeing, its prime contractor.

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China’s Economic Recovery Belies a Lingering Productivity Challenge

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Economic Recovery Belies a Lingering Productivity Challenge
A surge in state investments has helped lift the Chinese economy from the effects of Covid-19 but likely has worsened one of its deepest weaknesses: low productivity.

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Social-Media Algorithms Rule How We See the World. That Needs to Change.

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Social-Media Algorithms Rule How We See the World. That Needs to Change.
We’re still at the mercy of the algorithms. That needs to change, and it’s up to social-media companies to change it, writes columnist Joanna Stern.

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U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December

January 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Retail Sales Fell 0.7% in December
Consumers continued to hold back on retail spending during the December peak of the holiday season as the country confronted a surge in coronavirus infections.

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