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Connect2Culture Presents ‘An Evening in Kringle City’ on December 19

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Connect2Culture on Friday, December 19 for a fun, festive evening of holiday magic with the jolly toymaker himself! Families are invited to enjoy David Smith’s An Evening in Kringle City and learn more about Santa while getting into […]

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Chernin Group Invests in ‘Romantasy’ Publisher Entangled

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chernin Group Invests in ‘Romantasy’ Publisher Entangled
The deal values the publisher of the popular “Fourth Wing” books at roughly $400 million.

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Charlie Kirk’s Newest Book Is a Hit—and Out of Stock on Amazon

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Charlie Kirk’s Newest Book Is a Hit—and Out of Stock on Amazon
The late conservative activist’s book, published Tuesday, is about honoring the sabbath.

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Now Cracker Barrel Diehards Think the Food Isn’t Up to Scratch, Either

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Now Cracker Barrel Diehards Think the Food Isn’t Up to Scratch, Either
The embattled Southern-style chain is seeking to rebuild its critical holiday business after the logo controversy as it cuts its sales and profit outlook.

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Navy Strikes Deal With Palantir for AI Overhaul of Submarine Maintenance

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Navy Strikes Deal With Palantir for AI Overhaul of Submarine Maintenance
The award to the data-management company, valued at $448 million, is designed to make supply chains quicker and more efficient.

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Thomas O. Hicks, Who Had Big Wins and Big Losses in Private Equity, Dies at 79

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Thomas O. Hicks, Who Had Big Wins and Big Losses in Private Equity, Dies at 79
The Texan made a bundle on soft drinks and food, but flopped with sports and internet deals.

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Missouri Department of Economic Development and Missouri Technology Corporation Announces Second Round of Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative Funding

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED), in coordination with the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), today announced the release of the second tranche of Missouri’s State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 […]

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Missouri Southern State University Choral Society to Host Winter Concert on December 14

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Choral Society’s annual holiday concert will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 pm at First Community Church (2007 E. 15th Street). Celebrate the holiday […]

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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Senior Receives QuestBridge Match Offer to Ivy League Institution

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJ) Senior Trenton Farley was named a QuestBridge Scholar and received a Match offer from his top-ranked college, Brown University, an Ivy League institution in Providence, Rhode […]

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BAT Sets Out $1.73 Billion Share Buyback, Backs 2025 Targets

December 9, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BAT Sets Out $1.73 Billion Share Buyback, Backs 2025 Targets
The FTSE 100 tobacco group said it would deliver 2% organic growth in revenue and adjusted profit for its operations in 2025.

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