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City of Joplin Closes St. Louis Avenue North of 7th Street for Roadway Repairs

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Starting Tuesday, December 16, South St. Louis Avenue, from 7th Street to 6th Street, will be closed for permanent repairs to be completed on the roadway following recent utility work. The City of Joplin wants […]

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Sparklight® Donates $1,500 to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Help Feed Local Families

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Sparklight®, Joplin’s hometown internet provider, is lending a hand to neighbors in need with a $1,500 donation to The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties. The funds will help the nonprofit respond […]

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Freeman Health System Auxiliary Volunteers Donate Gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States

December 15, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Each year, volunteers with Freeman Health System’s Auxiliary strive to make the holidays as magical as possible for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States (RMHC).  On December 12, […]

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Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Roomba Maker Declares Bankruptcy, but Tries to Ease ‘Bricking’ Fears
iRobot says that customer service and app functionality won’t be disrupted despite the restructuring.

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SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SolGold Board Backs Jiangxi Copper’s Sweetened Takeover Bid
The Chinese state-owned miner has won the support of SolGold’s board after making a revised bid that values U.K.-listed company at $1.13 billion

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SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SpaceX Starts a Wall Street Bake-Off to Hire Banks for Possible IPO
The rocket-and-satellite maker will interview bankers this week to advise it on its initial public offering

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CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CEOs to Keep Spending on AI, Despite Spotty Returns
Teneo’s annual survey finds 68% of chief executives plan to increase AI spending in 2026.

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Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tonka Trucks Gambled on Keeping Production in China and Survived—Barely
Disrupted shipments shrank profits as the company that sells the toys to U.S. retailers awaited the outcome of trade talks.

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Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iliad’s Joint Bid For SFR Assets Still Holds Promise, Top Executive Says
EXCLUSIVE: The company hasn’t given up on a potential deal that would consolidate France’s telecom industry, despite a recent setback, its deputy CEO said.

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BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI

December 14, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BNP Paribas in Talks to Sell Its Stake in Moroccan Bank BMCI
The financial services group said it was in discussions to sell its 67% stake in BMCI to Holmarcom, which already is a shareholder in the Moroccan bank.

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