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‘Ignore It.’ How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Ignore It.’ How the Elite Consoled Jeffrey Epstein Over His Crimes.
Emails show how luminaries from politics, business and academia commiserated with the convicted sex offender about his legal troubles and bad press.

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Amazon Shares Sink as Company Boosts AI Spending by Nearly 60%

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Shares Sink as Company Boosts AI Spending by Nearly 60%
The company reported that its cloud-computing growth has been slower than rivals.

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Community Invited to Support Local Youth at Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri’s Trivia Night on February 21

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri is bringing the community together for a night of friendly competition and local impact with its upcoming Trivia Night. Local businesses, families, and community members are invited […]

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Ozark Fairway Bringing 24/7 Indoor Golf Experience to Joplin

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Ozark Fairway, a new locally owned business, is preparing to bring a modern indoor golf simulator facility to Joplin, offering golfers a place to practice and play year-round. Designed as a 24/7, self-service facility, Ozark […]

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Lafayette House Endowment Surpasses $1M Milestone

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Lafayette House is proud to announce that its Endowment Fund has officially surpassed $1 million, a historic milestone that ensures long-term sustainability for the organization’s life-saving mission. This achievement reflects two decades of thoughtful stewardship, […]

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Joplin Health Department is Hosting CPR Classes

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Immediate CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can double and even triple the chances of survival for a person having cardiac arrest. This lifesaving skill is the focus of classes taught by the Joplin Health Department (JHD). […]

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BNP Paribas Lifts Midterm Targets

February 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BNP Paribas Lifts Midterm Targets
The eurozone’s largest lender in terms of assets is banking on cost-cutting and profit-boosting initiatives to drive growth.

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The $100 Billion Bet on Venezuelan Oil Relies on a Broken State Company

February 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The $100 Billion Bet on Venezuelan Oil Relies on a Broken State Company
Foreign energy companies are facing a legal minefield dealing with PdVSA, which has long been accused of corruption.

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Behind Disney’s Search for a Lasting Successor to Bob Iger

February 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Behind Disney’s Search for a Lasting Successor to Bob Iger
The company’s succession committee reviewed information on more than a hundred candidates before the race narrowed to two.

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Leader of Paul Weiss Resigns Over Epstein Ties

February 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Leader of Paul Weiss Resigns Over Epstein Ties
Newly released files show Brad Karp exchanged emails about a client with convicted sex offender.

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  • One Joplin to Host 2026 Poverty Simulation on October 28
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  • Missouri SBDC at Missouri Southern State University Presents the 2026 Entrepreneur Speaker Series with Aaron Stockton of Shadow + Light Creative on October 21
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