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Defense Company Czechoslovak Group Aims to Raise $873 Million in Amsterdam IPO

January 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Defense Company Czechoslovak Group Aims to Raise $873 Million in Amsterdam IPO
The defense company—a key supplier of ammunition—plans to list on Euronext Amsterdam in coming weeks.

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Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy, Undone by Debt and a Luxury Slump

January 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy, Undone by Debt and a Luxury Slump
The owner of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman becomes the highest-profile department-store chain to file for chapter 11 since the pandemic.

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Netflix Preparing to Make Warner Bid All-Cash

January 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix Preparing to Make Warner Bid All-Cash
The companies had struck a $72 billion cash-and-stock deal in December.

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Former Neiman Marcus Chief Is Picked to Lead Saks Through Bankruptcy

January 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Former Neiman Marcus Chief Is Picked to Lead Saks Through Bankruptcy
Geoffroy van Raemdonck steered Neiman Marcus through its own chapter 11 proceedings before selling the luxury retailer to Saks in 2024.

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AI Startup Sued by Palantir Says Company Wants to ‘Scare Others’ From Leaving

January 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Startup Sued by Palantir Says Company Wants to ‘Scare Others’ From Leaving
Percepta, founded by two ex-Palantir employees, says Palantir’s lawsuit hinges on an overly broad interpretation of employment agreements.

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Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University to Host 2026 Pitch Palooza; Seeking Contestants and Sponsors

January 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Calling all innovators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs! Pitch Palooza 2026 is officially on the calendar and Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is preparing for an exciting celebration of […]

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Missouri Southern State University’s Board of Governors Approves New Master of Social Work Program with Major Support from Freeman Health System

January 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Board of Governors approved the development of a new academic program, the Master of Social Work (MSW) with an integrative healthcare social work focus, supported by a major philanthropic commitment. The […]

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America’s Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem—Too Many Data Centers

January 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America’s Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem—Too Many Data Centers
Increasing demand from the tech industry threatens to max out generation capacity in a 13-state region. Consumers are furious about rate increases.

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Target’s Stores Become an ICE Battleground in Hometown Minneapolis

January 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target’s Stores Become an ICE Battleground in Hometown Minneapolis
The retailer faces calls for action from some locals after two employees are detained on the job.

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Here in Midland, Texas, the Last Thing Anyone Wants Is Cheap Venezuelan Oil

January 12, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Here in Midland, Texas, the Last Thing Anyone Wants Is Cheap Venezuelan Oil
A boom-and-bust region is feeling the pinch from cheap oil, even as low prices help at the pump.

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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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