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June 19, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce had 80 golfers compete in their annual golf tournament. Players had the opportunity to experience the marshmallow long drive as well as cornhole and ladder golf. […]

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Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Over Hate-Symbol Policy

June 19, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook Removes Trump Campaign Ads Over Hate-Symbol Policy
The company said the president’s re-election ads violated its policy against “organized hate.” Some of the content Facebook took down featured a symbol once used by the Nazis, presented without context.

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Ad Agency Encourages Clients to Join Facebook Ad Boycott

June 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ad Agency Encourages Clients to Join Facebook Ad Boycott
A prominent advertising agency is advising clients to support an ad boycott against Facebook that was recently called for by civil-rights groups, a move that comes amid growing tensions between Madison Avenue and the social network.

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U.S. Sanctions Firms, Tankers It Accuses of Exporting Venezuelan Oil

June 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Sanctions Firms, Tankers It Accuses of Exporting Venezuelan Oil
The Trump administration on Thursday blacklisted more than a dozen individuals, their businesses and tankers alleged to have been involved in as much as 40% of Venezuela’s crude-oil exports in recent weeks.

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Marathon in Talks With Potential Buyers of Speedway Unit

June 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Marathon in Talks With Potential Buyers of Speedway Unit
Marathon Petroleum is in discussions with potential buyers of its Speedway gas-station unit, reviving a sale that fell apart in the early stages of the coronavirus crisis.

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AMC Plans to Reopen Most Movie Theaters by Mid-July

June 18, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AMC Plans to Reopen Most Movie Theaters by Mid-July
The biggest movie chains aim to be back in business in time for “Mulan” and “Tenet” releases.

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Registration for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States’ Golf Tournament Now Open

June 18, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – It’s time to tee off! Register now for the 22nd Annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States Golf Tournament, scheduled for September 3 at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club! […]

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Google Sets Hiring Goal to Advance Black Executives

June 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google Sets Hiring Goal to Advance Black Executives
Google announced a new hiring goal to dramatically boost the number of black executives at the search giant.

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The Missouri Department of Social Services is asking for YOUR feedback!

June 17, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to serving Missouri victims of crime through the administration of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant. The primary purpose of this grant is to support crime […]

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Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s to Change Brands Rooted in Racist Imagery

June 17, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s to Change Brands Rooted in Racist Imagery
The PepsiCo unit that sells Aunt Jemima products said it would retire the brand because of its origins in racist imagery of black people. Mars said it would change its Uncle Ben’s brand, while Conagra said it was reviewing its Mrs. Butterworth’s bottle.

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