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Icahn to Sell Auto-Service Chain Pep Boys to Mavis for $700 Million

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Icahn to Sell Auto-Service Chain Pep Boys to Mavis for $700 Million
Icahn Enterprises, which bought Pep Boys in 2016, is expected to hold on to some owned real estate.

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The Joplin Globe Looking for Fall Themed Photos to be Sent in for Upcoming Fall Issue of Joplin Living

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Globe has said before that October, and the Ozarks are a match made in heaven. The fall issue of Joplin Living will focus on that match, looking at the area’s fall […]

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Deal

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Judge Temporarily Blocks Paramount-Warner Deal
The 14-day restraining order prohibits the companies from closing the $81 billion deal as a dozen states challenge it.

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BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas
The asset manager’s infrastructure and private-credit arms are leading the jumbo project.

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Joplin Schools to Host Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on July 31, 2026

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 1

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is excited to host their Health, Benefits, and Retail Therapy Fair on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Joplin High School (2104 S. Indiana Avenue). The fair, which operates as a […]

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Mark Your Calendars for Arc of the Ozarks’ 32nd Annual Christmas Extravaganza on December 4

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Arc of the Ozarks invites the community to mark their calendars for the 32nd annual Christmas Extravaganza on Friday, December 4, 2026! Kick off the 2026 holiday season at the White River Conference Center and […]

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Freeman Health System Earns 2026 American College of Cardiology Platinum Performance Award for Trusted Cardiac Care

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has once again been recognized for its commitment to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care by earning the 2026 American College of Cardiology Chest Pain ̶̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement […]

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Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles

July 20, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lockheed Martin Plans Bargain-Rate Patriot Missile to Replenish Low Stockpiles
The defense contractor says the new design could be fielded faster and cost less than half as much as its bestselling version.

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Buyout Firm Truelink Nears $1 Billion Deal for Coffee Syrup Maker

July 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Buyout Firm Truelink Nears $1 Billion Deal for Coffee Syrup Maker
Lyons Magnus specializes in fruit-based ingredients and beverages, from flavored syrups for coffee drinks to fruit purees for smoothies.

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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Proves Hollywood’s Top Directors Are Franchises Now

July 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Proves Hollywood’s Top Directors Are Franchises Now
The big-budget epic opened with $264 million at the global box office, besting many franchise films.

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  • Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
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