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Ford Still Scrambling to Get Rare-Earth Magnets

June 23, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Still Scrambling to Get Rare-Earth Magnets
The situation has improved, but the automaker still needs to “move things around” to avoid manufacturing shutdowns given the scarcity of the materials.

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Freeman Health System Honors 100 Years of Service with Centennial Celebration

June 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Under the banner of “A Century of Service, A Legacy of Caring,” Freeman Health System celebrated 100 years of health care in style on June 19, 2025, with an outdoor rededication ceremony. […]

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A New Meatpacking Plant’s Novel Pitch to Attract American Workers

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A New Meatpacking Plant’s Novel Pitch to Attract American Workers
A Nebraska slaughterhouse offers ergonomic work stations and no night shift to lure employees as the immigration crackdown threatens its traditional labor force.

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Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Here: What You Need to Know

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla’s Robotaxis Are Here: What You Need to Know
The electric-car maker launches a long-promised autonomous-taxi service in Austin to a select group of invitees.

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Opinion | A Welcome Expansion at the EPA

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Opinion | A Welcome Expansion at the EPA
The agency enlarges its team of experts who approve new chemicals.

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News Corp Extends CEO Robert Thomson’s Contract to 2030

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Corp Extends CEO Robert Thomson’s Contract to 2030
Thomson has pursued digital growth and focused the company on core areas of news, book publishing and digital real estate.

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A Toy Maker Sued Trump Over Tariffs and Won. Its Operations Are Still in Tatters.

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Toy Maker Sued Trump Over Tariffs and Won. Its Operations Are Still in Tatters.
CEO Rick Woldenberg is moving equipment out of China, saying that “no one’s going to save me.”

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Opinion | Little Progress to Report From Shawn Fain’s UAW

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Opinion | Little Progress to Report From Shawn Fain’s UAW
A report from the union’s court-appointed federal watchdog has some members doubting their choice of leader.

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Opinion | A Bad Time to Stifle Radio Free Iran

June 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Opinion | A Bad Time to Stifle Radio Free Iran
Kari Lake is slashing Radio Farda when it is needed most.

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How Fred Smith Went From Vietnam Vet to the Father of FedEx

June 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Fred Smith Went From Vietnam Vet to the Father of FedEx
The company founder created a global transportation giant. He died Saturday at age 80.

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