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Kansas City University Students Among First to Wield New AI-Powered Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Devices

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University (KCU) ushered in a new era of medical education with a pioneering point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) elective launched in fall 2024. Developed in collaboration with Butterfly Network, Inc., this forward-thinking course equips future […]

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Joplin Health Department Officials Remind Residents of Updated Animal Housing Ordinance

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

As weather conditions change and temperatures drop, Joplin Health Department officials remind residents of new additions to ordinances regarding animal neglect and proper pet sheltering. Council Bill 2025-453 amends Chapter 18, Section 18-5 Animal Abuse […]

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Elliott Reiterates Opposition to Revised Offer for Toyota Industries

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elliott Reiterates Opposition to Revised Offer for Toyota Industries
The U.S. activist investor said a stand-alone plan would offer a path to a much higher valuation.

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Micron to Buy Taiwan Plant for $1.8 Billion

January 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Micron to Buy Taiwan Plant for $1.8 Billion
The Boise, Idaho-based company plans to acquire the Taiwanese chip-making site to meet surging demand for memory-storage products.

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Trump’s Realpolitik Takes Over Davos

January 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump’s Realpolitik Takes Over Davos
U.S. foreign and domestic policy, and the largest American delegation in years, are expected to dominate the long-staid gathering of global elites.

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‘60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment, With Some Additions

January 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘60 Minutes’ Airs Delayed El Salvador Prison Segment, With Some Additions
The segment was held in December by CBS News Editor in Chief Bari Weiss.

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What $25,000 a Night Buys on a Luxury Cruise Line

January 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What $25,000 a Night Buys on a Luxury Cruise Line
Luxury cruise bookings are rising, while operators ready new ships and amenities.

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TransDigm to Buy Jet Parts Engineering, Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2 Billion

January 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TransDigm to Buy Jet Parts Engineering, Victor Sierra Aviation for $2.2 Billion
The two businesses generated about $280 million in combined revenue in 2025.

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Soaring Electricity Costs Are Now a Hot Political Issue

January 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Soaring Electricity Costs Are Now a Hot Political Issue
Electricity-cost increases are outpacing other kinds of inflation, putting utility bills in the spotlight ahead of the midterms.

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News Quiz for Jan. 17, 2026

January 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on News Quiz for Jan. 17, 2026

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