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Freeman Health System Gives Update on Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc.

August 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Fort Scott, KS) – In the past 30 days, Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. has achieved several significant milestones, bringing the six-bed emergency department and 10-bed acute care hospital closer to fruition. The multi-million-dollar project […]

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Visit Joplin Releases Lineup of September 2025 Events

August 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

What is a slang word for “nothing?” Well, “nix,” “nada,” and “zilch” come to mind. But, for September happenings in Joplin, no slang description is necessary. “September is a very busy month for local events. In […]

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Amazon’s Big Bet on Groceries Isn’t a Knockout Blow for Rivals

August 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon’s Big Bet on Groceries Isn’t a Knockout Blow for Rivals
The e-commerce giant is expanding significantly, but Instacart, DoorDash and Walmart have competitive strengths of their own.

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Alcon Shares Fall After Guidance Trim on U.S. Trade Tariff Hit

August 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alcon Shares Fall After Guidance Trim on U.S. Trade Tariff Hit
The Swiss eye-care giant said it expects a $100 million hit from tariffs this year.

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Keurig Dr Pepper Strikes $18 Billion Deal for JDE Peet’s

August 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Keurig Dr Pepper Strikes $18 Billion Deal for JDE Peet’s
The combined company plans to later separate its coffee and beverage units, essentially unwinding the 2018 merger that brought together Keurig and Dr Pepper. Shares in JDE Peet surged.

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Inside Intel’s Tricky Dance With Trump

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside Intel’s Tricky Dance With Trump
Just five months into his tenure as Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan was fighting for his job. Getting to a truce with the president was a two-week roller-coaster ride.

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s First No. 1 Box-Office Hit

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Netflix’s First No. 1 Box-Office Hit
A limited, singalong release of the animated phenomenon showed streaming success can also bring fans to theaters.

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Trump, Intel Agree to 10% U.S. Stake as President Promises More Deals

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump, Intel Agree to 10% U.S. Stake as President Promises More Deals
The deal caps a two-week frenzy for the troubled chip maker and marks the latest in a series of extraordinary private-sector interventions by the president.

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Medtronic to Add Directors After Elliott Becomes Big Shareholder

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Medtronic to Add Directors After Elliott Becomes Big Shareholder
The medical-device maker also plans to form committees focused on M&A and other growth areas.

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Advent International to Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Advent International to Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion
The offer represents a 53% premium to U-blox’s average share price over the six months through Aug. 14.

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  • Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Kingpin Is Back in Business
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  • How Waiving the Jones Act for Oil Tankers Would Work
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