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Freeman Health System Announces Acquisition of Pinamonti Wellness Center

June 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo.) — Freeman Health System is pleased to announce the acquisition of Pinamonti Wellness Center, a respected community-focused fitness and wellness facility known for its commitment to performance, longevity, and whole-person health. This strategic […]

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Musk Confidant Antonio Gracias Set for $68 Billion SpaceX Win

June 11, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Musk Confidant Antonio Gracias Set for $68 Billion SpaceX Win
Gracias and his firm Valor Equity Partners are the second-largest SpaceX shareholder.

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Spiva Center for the Arts Invites Families to Build Cardboard Cars For a Cardboard Cruiser Contest During Movie on the Green: Wheels and Reels on June 18

June 11, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Spiva Center for the Arts and Connect2Culture are excited to host Movie on the Green: Wheels and Reels, a special outdoor movie event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 20th anniversary of […]

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You Have No Idea What a Trillion Dollars Is—and We Have Proof

June 11, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on You Have No Idea What a Trillion Dollars Is—and We Have Proof
Can you tell the difference between a million, a billion and a trillion?

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Climate Standard Setter SBTi Sets New Rules for Companies Seeking Net Zero

June 11, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Climate Standard Setter SBTi Sets New Rules for Companies Seeking Net Zero
Carbon removals and environmental credits will now be considered in decarbonization efforts.

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How Cracker Barrel’s CEO Saved Her Job by Abandoning Her Own Strategy

June 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Cracker Barrel’s CEO Saved Her Job by Abandoning Her Own Strategy
The restaurant chain’s shares shot up Tuesday after Julie Felss Masino unveiled a more profitable outlook and said diners were returning.

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What the SpaceX IPO Means for This Texas Border Town

June 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What the SpaceX IPO Means for This Texas Border Town
Watch Micah Maidenberg report from Brownsville, Texas, the largest city in a region already straining to accommodate Elon Musk’s grand ambitions.

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UAW Reaches Tentative Deal to End Strike at Supplier to GM Trucks

June 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UAW Reaches Tentative Deal to End Strike at Supplier to GM Trucks
Workers at the former American Axle walked off the job June 1.

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Former Exxon CEO Lee Raymond Dies at 87

June 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Former Exxon CEO Lee Raymond Dies at 87
The driven, unrelenting oil executive remade Exxon into a colossus that for a time was the world’s biggest and most profitable company.

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Crowder College’s 2026 Vet Tech Graduates Hit 100% Pass Rate on Veterinary Technician National Exam

June 10, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Agriculture program is excited to announce its 2026 graduating class scored 100% pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Successful completion allows the graduate to work with a licensed […]

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