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Joplin Parks and Recreation Department to Host Little Dribblers Basketball Classes for Toddlers Beginning in January

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of their popular program, Little Dribblers! This four-week sessions meets every Tuesday in January beginning January 7 and ending January 28. During each class, […]

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Walmart Is Exploring Bringing Ads to Sparky, Its New AI Shopping Agent

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Is Exploring Bringing Ads to Sparky, Its New AI Shopping Agent
The retailer is looking for revenue opportunities in the shift to chatbot-guided e-commerce.

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AI Startup Suno Inks Warner Music Deal, Settling Litigation

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Startup Suno Inks Warner Music Deal, Settling Litigation
Suno agreed to acquire concert-discovery platform Songkick from Warner Music Group as part of the deal.

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Bath & Body Works Bets on Aspiration, Influencers and Train-Station Scent Diffusers

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bath & Body Works Bets on Aspiration, Influencers and Train-Station Scent Diffusers
The seller of candles, scents and soaps wants to market fewer products as it tries to position itself for long-term growth.

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Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.

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Missouri Southern State University to Host Annual Holiday Happenings Event on December 4

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is excited to invite the community for their annual Holiday Happenings event on Thursday, December 4. Join them for a festive evening full of lights, music, food, and holiday cheer! […]

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Connect2Culture Presents ‘Who Brought the Humbug’ on December 4

November 25, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Connect2Culture on Thursday, December 4 for Who Brought the Humbug?, a high-energy, festive event for families that brings together your favorite holiday characters for an innovative, interactive performance that blends mystery with dancing, singing, and […]

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KKR Consortium Sold Luxury Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo for Over $800 Million, Sources Say

November 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on KKR Consortium Sold Luxury Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo for Over $800 Million, Sources Say
The sale of the high-end hotel in the Japanese capital likely yielded twice the amount invested, people familiar with the situation said.

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This Sneaker Brand Keeps Raising Prices—and Consumers Don’t Seem to Care

November 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Sneaker Brand Keeps Raising Prices—and Consumers Don’t Seem to Care
First, the Swiss company On outpaced Nike. Now it’s betting it can beat tariffs, too

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Justice Department to Settle Lawsuit Over Apartment Rental Pricing

November 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Justice Department to Settle Lawsuit Over Apartment Rental Pricing
The case had alleged that RealPage’s software allowed landlords to unfairly coordinate prices.

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