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Freeman Health System RN Jessie McNally Wins DAISY Award for Dedication Inside NICU

October 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – For a moment, Jessie McNally stood stunned, hands covering her face. Seated in front of the veteran Freeman RN were the smiling parents of four infants McNally had cared for at the […]

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Nokia Reports Sharp Rise in Demand From AI and Cloud Customers

October 23, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nokia Reports Sharp Rise in Demand From AI and Cloud Customers
Strategic focus has been increasingly shifting to network infrastructure, where data centers and AI investments are creating new growth opportunities for the company.

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Trump Administration in Talks to Take Equity Stakes in Quantum-Computing Firms

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Administration in Talks to Take Equity Stakes in Quantum-Computing Firms
The discussions signal Washington’s wider involvement in critical parts of the economy.

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Tesla Profit Plunges as Musk Turns Focus to ‘Robot Army’

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla Profit Plunges as Musk Turns Focus to ‘Robot Army’
The electric-vehicle maker’s net income fell 37%, even as American shoppers raced to buy electric vehicles before a $7,500 federal tax credit expired last month.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Rebuffed Three Offers From Paramount

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Bros. Discovery Rebuffed Three Offers From Paramount
Warner Discovery CEO David Zaslav was offered a role at the combined companies as part of the Ellison overture.

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NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NHL Deal With Kalshi, Polymarket Adds to Pressure on Sports-Betting Companies
The licensing agreement is the first of its kind between a major U.S. professional sports league and prediction markets.

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Sparklight® Launches TechAssist to Simplify Connected Living

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Phoenix, AZ) – From smart thermostats that won’t sync to printers that won’t connect, many households are feeling overwhelmed by their smart tech. Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider, is stepping in to help with […]

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Crowder College Technical Education Center Student Max Morin Named District SkillsUSA Officer

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Technical Education Center (CTEC) is pleased to announce Max Morin has been selected as District Vice President for SkillsUSA. Morin is a senior from East Newton High School. He attends […]

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Missouri Southern State University Receives $42,800 Grant to Enhance Recycling Project Initiative

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU)’s Recycling Enhancement Education Project was awarded $42,800 grant in July. The grant is funded through the Region M Waste Management District, which serves the Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon […]

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Freeman Health System Appoints Mary Burgin as New Ambulatory Operations VP

October 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Mary Burgin has been named Freeman Health System’s Vice President Ambulatory Operations, bringing to Joplin more than two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. In layman’s terms, Burgin will be responsible for overseeing the […]

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