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Publisher Pulls ‘Shy Girl’ Horror Novel After AI Allegations

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Publisher Pulls ‘Shy Girl’ Horror Novel After AI Allegations
Hachette canceled U.S. publication and won’t continue to publish the book in the U.K.

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A Vegas Gambler, a Hollywood Power Player and the Legal Fight Roiling Paramount

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Vegas Gambler, a Hollywood Power Player and the Legal Fight Roiling Paramount
A self-professed fixer sued Paramount’s Jeff Shell for breach of verbal contract and fraud. Shell and the company are fighting back.

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Nexstar Says Tegna Merger Has Closed With Federal Approval

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nexstar Says Tegna Merger Has Closed With Federal Approval
Deal’s completion comes less than a day after eight states sued to block $6.2 billion transaction on antitrust grounds.

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Tesla Finally Has Its First Semi-Truck and It’s Already a Hit With Truckers

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Finally Has Its First Semi-Truck and It’s Already a Hit With Truckers
Innovations including a centered driving position, fast charging and a 500-mile range are winning over drivers.

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Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2026 Spiva in Bloom on March 26–28; Tickets on Sale Now

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Celebrate the beauty of floral design at the 11th annual Spiva in Bloom! Hosted by Spiva Center for the Arts and presented by Sharon and Lance Beshore, this vibrant festival showcases stunning, locally crafted floral […]

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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance’s April 2026 WineShare to Be Held at ALLO Fiber in Downtown Joplin on April 3

March 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold their April First Friday WineShare on Friday, April 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the offices of ALLO Fiber (512 S. Main Street). WineShare returns this […]

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Being ‘the Next Warren Buffett’ Sounds Like an Honor. It Is More of a Curse.

March 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Being ‘the Next Warren Buffett’ Sounds Like an Honor. It Is More of a Curse.
There is only one Oracle of Omaha, though many have laid claim to a role as his spiritual successor.

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The Guinness Inspector Teaching American Bars How to Pour the Perfect Pint

March 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Guinness Inspector Teaching American Bars How to Pour the Perfect Pint
Ryan Wagner makes sure bartenders meet exacting standards for foam and temperature as stout sales boom.

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Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Kingpin Is Back in Business

March 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Kingpin Is Back in Business
Moscow’s salesman-in-chief has turned the Iran war to his favor, selling oil that until recently was adrift at sea.

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  • In Trump’s Second Term, the MAGA Merchandise Boom Is Going Bust
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  • OPEC, Allies Agree to Keep Oil Output Steady in October
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