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August Wineshare To Be Held At Briley’s Ice Cream In Downtown Joplin

July 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

JOPLIN, MO, July 22 –Downtown Joplin Alliance will hold the August First Friday WineShare on Friday, August 7, from 6p-8p, at Briley’s Ice Cream, Soda, & Gifts (901 S Main St, Suite 1). WineShare returns […]

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Santander Posts Lower Net Profit on Effects of TSB, Poland Deals

July 22, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Santander Posts Lower Net Profit on Effects of TSB, Poland Deals
Net profit was down 36% compared with the prior quarter, which the bank attributed to restructuring charges arising from recent deals.

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Google Was a Lifeline for Publishers. Now Some Are Thinking of Cutting It Off.

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google Was a Lifeline for Publishers. Now Some Are Thinking of Cutting It Off.
Reddit, Politico and others are weighing how—or even if—they can work with the tech company as AI tools supplant traditional searches.

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At GM, Trump’s Second Term Means Big Trucks—and a Push Into the Defense Industry

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on At GM, Trump’s Second Term Means Big Trucks—and a Push Into the Defense Industry
After a fraught relationship during the president’s first term, GM’s latest pivots are boosting revenue.

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OpenAI Is Adding Two Independent Board Members Ahead of IPO

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OpenAI Is Adding Two Independent Board Members Ahead of IPO
The AI company named David Vélez of Nubank and Robin Vince of BNY as directors.

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Freeman Health System Selected as Community Hub Anchor for Rural Health Transformation Initiative

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Healthcare providers and community organizations across southwest Missouri are coming together through Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen healthcare access, coordination, and outcomes for rural residents. The initiative, known as […]

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Fenway Sports Group Mulls Minority Stake Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fenway Sports Group Mulls Minority Stake Sale of Liverpool Soccer Team
A consortium that includes the family behind ArcelorMittal approached the Boston Red Sox owner about a possible deal.

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Mercy Hospital Joplin Welcomes Sam Atkinson as New Chief Operating Officer

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, Mo.) – Mercy welcomes Samuel Atkinson as Mercy Joplin’s chief operating officer. Atkinson brings extensive experience as a healthcare leader. Since joining Mercy in 2018, he has served in Springfield and St. Louis as […]

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Dr. Kent McIntire, Freeman Health System, Recognized for Inspire® Excellence Award

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Dr. Kent McIntire, Freeman Health System ENT-otolaryngologist, has been recognized with an Inspire® Provider of Excellence award for helping Joplin area men and women sleep soundly at night. Inspire, an FDA-approved treatment […]

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Var Energi Agrees $1.3 Billion Deal to Buy BlueNord

July 21, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Var Energi Agrees $1.3 Billion Deal to Buy BlueNord
Var Energi—which operates on the Norwegian Continental Shelf—said the deal will increase its exposure to European gas markets and expands access to key infrastructure.

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