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Kansas City University Hosts 33rd Annual Research Symposium at Both Kansas City and Joplin Campuses

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Kansas City University’s (KCU) 33rd Annual Research Symposium brought together students, faculty, residents, alumni and research partners for a record-breaking celebration of scientific discovery and academic excellence. Held at both the Kansas City and Joplin […]

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Why It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike Sneakers

April 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why It’s So Difficult for Robots to Make Your Nike Sneakers
The shoe giant’s effort to find alternatives to Asian factories that churn out a dazzling variety of its sneakers is a cautionary tale.

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DHL Suspends High-Value Deliveries to U.S. Consumers Amid Tariff Turmoil

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on DHL Suspends High-Value Deliveries to U.S. Consumers Amid Tariff Turmoil
Deutsche Post is suspending high-value shipments to the U.S., effective Monday, as it struggles with delays from customs clearances amid the new U.S. rules.

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South Korean Firm Galaxy Corporation Targets $1 Billion Valuation in 2026 IPO

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on South Korean Firm Galaxy Corporation Targets $1 Billion Valuation in 2026 IPO
Galaxy Corporation, a South Korean entertainment-technology group representing K-pop star G-Dragon, plans to go public next year in a deal that could value it at around $1.0 billion.

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Airbus Promised a Green Aircraft. That Bet Is Now Unraveling.

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airbus Promised a Green Aircraft. That Bet Is Now Unraveling.
The plane maker is pulling the brakes on its hydrogen-jet project, adding to a lineup of companies now recalibrating green efforts that they rushed to embrace in recent years.

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The Trump Tariffs Are Tilting the Scales in the Coke vs. Pepsi Battle

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Trump Tariffs Are Tilting the Scales in the Coke vs. Pepsi Battle
PepsiCo, unlike Coca-Cola, makes nearly all of the concentrate for its U.S. sodas in Ireland.

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The Heat Coming Out of Your Car’s Tailpipe? Some Can Be Turned Into Electricity

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Heat Coming Out of Your Car’s Tailpipe? Some Can Be Turned Into Electricity
Researchers have created a prototype that can be fitted into tailpipes of cars, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles without changing how they operate.

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U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise for Third Straight Week

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Rise for Third Straight Week
U.S. crude oil inventories rose by 515,000 barrels, while gasoline and distillate stockpiles fell as refineries lowered their capacity use.

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Rechargeable Batteries to Keep Appliances Running: A Look at Some Options

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rechargeable Batteries to Keep Appliances Running: A Look at Some Options
Prices have dropped for batteries that can be used in case of power outages. Here are four consumers might consider.

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How Trump’s Policies Will Slow—but Not Kill—a Transition to Cleaner Energy

April 20, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Trump’s Policies Will Slow—but Not Kill—a Transition to Cleaner Energy
The administration has pledged to cut support for renewable-energy initiatives. Here’s how it could shake out.

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