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Forvis Mazars to Host ‘Strategic Thinking in Uncertain Times: Partnership, Programs, and People’ on September 24

August 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Strategic thinking can be challenging. It requires us to anticipate the future, which can be particularly difficult when the environment is uncertain or unstable. Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar that will underscore the […]

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Hertz to Sell Used Cars on Amazon Autos

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hertz to Sell Used Cars on Amazon Autos
The rental-car operator is looking to boost its profit by selling vehicles directly to consumers.

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McDonald’s to Cut Combo-Meal Prices After Convincing Franchisees

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s to Cut Combo-Meal Prices After Convincing Franchisees
The burger chain has been working to improve its affordability, after consumers have recoiled from escalating restaurant menu prices.

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Duolingo’s Departing Social Media Manager Talks Virality, Anxiety and Mental Health

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Duolingo’s Departing Social Media Manager Talks Virality, Anxiety and Mental Health
The language-learning app’s TikTok followers grew to 16.7 million during Zaria Parvez’s five-year tenure.

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Olsson and OWN, Inc. Invite Community to Support Aspiring Engineers at Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Fundraiser Event on September 30

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Team members from Olsson and OWN, Inc., who are members of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, invite the community to join them for the Annual Youth Fund Benefit hosted by the Missouri Society of Professional […]

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Smartmatic Case Documents Show Some Fox News Hosts’ Drive to Help Trump

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Smartmatic Case Documents Show Some Fox News Hosts’ Drive to Help Trump
Prominent Fox hosts privately sought to help President Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to newly unredacted documents in a lawsuit against Fox.

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Target Shares Tumble After Retailer Names a Lifer to Steer Its Turnaround

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target Shares Tumble After Retailer Names a Lifer to Steer Its Turnaround
Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who will take the top job in February, said the retailer needs to revive its focus on stylish merchandise.

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Crowder College Names Amanda Taylor as New Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

August 20, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Amanda Taylor, Crowder College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, was welcomed on campus on July 1. She previously worked at Three Rivers College, a community college located in Popular Bluff, Missouri. […]

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Scotts Miracle-Gro Tried Playing Both Sides: Weed Killers, ‘Weed’ Growers

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Scotts Miracle-Gro Tried Playing Both Sides: Weed Killers, ‘Weed’ Growers
The company created a line of products for legal cannabis growers, a bet that for a time looked like genius.

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Flight Attendants Win Boarding Pay, Four-Year Deal, Ending Air Canada Strike

August 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Flight Attendants Win Boarding Pay, Four-Year Deal, Ending Air Canada Strike
The airline said operations will gradually restart after a deal was reached with the union, ending a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations and hit 500,000 customers.

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