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

March 13, 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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Spiva Center for the Arts to Host 2026 Spiva in Bloom on March 26–28; Tickets on Sale Now

March 13, 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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Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying an EV

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Things I Wish I’d Known Before Buying an EV
Rising oil prices have more people thinking about going electric, but it’s worth considering potential challenges with repairs, charging and other factors.

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Airfares Have Doubled on Some Flights. The Sticker Shock for Spring Travel Is Upon Us.

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airfares Have Doubled on Some Flights. The Sticker Shock for Spring Travel Is Upon Us.
Some executives said prices haven’t dented travel demand, but higher energy costs are expected to cut into profits.

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‘Sesame Street’ Producer Sues SeaWorld Parent Over Unpaid Royalties

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Sesame Street’ Producer Sues SeaWorld Parent Over Unpaid Royalties
Sesame Workshop is accusing United Parks and Resorts of failing to pay fees and royalties under their partnership to operate Sesame Place parks and attractions.

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The Pentagon Dealmaker Who Has Become Anthropic’s Nemesis

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Pentagon Dealmaker Who Has Become Anthropic’s Nemesis
Emil Michael, a veteran of controversies at Uber, is the Trump administration’s point person in the fight over military use of AI.

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Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rivian’s Make-or-Break Car Arrives at the Worst Possible Moment for EVs
The startup seeks to buck an EV downturn with a $57,990 SUV that can drive up to 330 miles on a single charge.

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The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them.

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them.
Utilities around the U.S. are set to spend tens of billions of dollars on high-voltage lines, largely to meet demand from data centers.

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Downtown Joplin Alliance to Kick Off 2026 Third Thursday Season with March’s ‘Go Green Downtown’ Event

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Downtown Joplin Alliance is thrilled to kick off the nineteenth season of Third Thursday with a “Go Green Downtown” themed event on March 19, 2026! This season’s events are made possible thanks […]

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15th Annual PDGA XC-Tier Disc Golf Tournament to Benefit FosterAdopt Connect Joplin; Player and Sponsor Signups Open Now

March 12, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all disc-golfers! Join FosterAdopt Connect for their annual Two-Step Disc Golf Tournament, a PDGA XC Tier-sanctioned event, on Friday, April 3 at 9:15 am. Round One will be hosted at Morse Park: OG 18 […]

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  • Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
  • Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal: 100,000 Sales in Year One
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal: 100,000 Sales in Year One
  • Mac-and-Cheese Disruptor Goodles to Be Acquired by Barilla
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Mac-and-Cheese Disruptor Goodles to Be Acquired by Barilla
  • Google Avoids Breakup of Dominant Ad Business
    September 2, 2026 Comments Off on Google Avoids Breakup of Dominant Ad Business
  • Thoma Bravo-Owned Proofpoint in Advanced Talks to Buy Varonis
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