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Six Flags to Sell 7 of Its Amusement Parks

March 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Six Flags to Sell 7 of Its Amusement Parks
Six Flags Entertainment agreed to sell seven of its regional amusement parks to EPR Properties for total cash consideration of $331 million.

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China’s Traditional Businesses Try to Buy Into AI Boom

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Traditional Businesses Try to Buy Into AI Boom
Chinese ham producers and real-estate companies are jumping on the artificial-intelligence bandwagon, pouring millions of dollars into semiconductor companies.

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Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. The annual event brings together health care […]

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The 13-Second Video That Supercharged the McDonald’s-Burger King Rivalry

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The 13-Second Video That Supercharged the McDonald’s-Burger King Rivalry
After one CEO looked awkward on social media, millions including his competitor pounced.

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Joplin High School to Host Sensory-Friendly Dance for Students with Autism on March 7

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools‘ National Honor Society (NHS) students and Peer Buddies at Joplin High School (JHS) will host a sensory-friendly dance called Everybody Dance Now from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, March […]

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Gayle King Signs New Deal With CBS News

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gayle King Signs New Deal With CBS News
The ‘CBS Mornings’ co-host dispelled rumors of a possible departure, staying with the network amid a broader overhaul.

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Why American Frackers Aren’t Rushing to Pump More Oil

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why American Frackers Aren’t Rushing to Pump More Oil
U.S. shale giants won’t budge from their plans, despite the market chaos.

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Schaeffler Shares Plunge After Guidance Falls Short of Expectations

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Schaeffler Shares Plunge After Guidance Falls Short of Expectations
Shares were down 18%—wiping out gains in the year to date—amid broad-based stock losses due to the Middle East conflict.

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Verizon Recently Weighed Pulling Back On NFL Sponsorship Deal

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Verizon Recently Weighed Pulling Back On NFL Sponsorship Deal
The company decided against the changes but is scrutinizing other major sports- and music-marketing agreements.

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Activist Elliott Invests $1 Billion in Pinterest

March 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Activist Elliott Invests $1 Billion in Pinterest
Pinterest will use the injection to help fund a $3.5 billion share-buyback program.

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  • Sparklight Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States; Deadline to Apply is October 31
  • Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Presents the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Aaron Stockton of Shadow + Light Creative on October 21
  • Oil Is Flowing From Hormuz Again—Just Not the Kind the World Needs Most
  • Why Hollywood’s Most Iconic Studio Is Being Sold—Again
  • Oil Industry’s Bid to Kill Climate Change Lawsuits Faces SCOTUS Skepticism
  • City of Joplin to Host Ribbon Cutting on October 23 to Celebrate the Reopening of West 20th Street After Widening Project
  • Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Intervention Deadline for Liberty Fuel Adjustment Clause Request
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