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It Was the World’s Coolest Air Conditioner—Until the Mold Recall

June 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on It Was the World’s Coolest Air Conditioner—Until the Mold Recall
The popular U-shaped window AC made by Midea blew everyone away. Now it’s dealing with the blowback after recalling the hit appliance.

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The World’s Largest Meatpacker Finally Makes Its NYSE Debut

June 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The World’s Largest Meatpacker Finally Makes Its NYSE Debut
Brazil’s JBS directly listed its shares in the U.S. market, but the meat giant has faced corruption charges and pushback from environmentalists.

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To Feed Power-Wolfing AI, Lawmakers Are Embracing Nuclear

June 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on To Feed Power-Wolfing AI, Lawmakers Are Embracing Nuclear
At a House subcommittee hearing this week, legislators and industry executives sought ways to lower hurdles for nuclear plants to fuel data centers.

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KKR Making Competing Bid for Equipment Maker Spectris

June 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on KKR Making Competing Bid for Equipment Maker Spectris
The private-equity firm plans to bid against rival Advent International, which submitted a roughly $5 billion proposal.

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AFC Urgent Care Joplin to Offer Department of Transportation Physicals Starting June 17, 2025

June 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – AFC Urgent Care Joplin is thrilled to announce the launch of Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for truck drivers, which kick off on June 17, 2025. Priced at $95, these Federal Motor […]

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Boeing Crash in India Is First Fatal Incident Involving a 787 Jet

June 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Crash in India Is First Fatal Incident Involving a 787 Jet
The crash deals a fresh blow to the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, which has been mired by safety and production issues in recent years.

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Peloton Names Its Latest Marketing Chief as Turnaround Project Continues

June 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Peloton Names Its Latest Marketing Chief as Turnaround Project Continues
The connected fitness company also created the role of chief technology officer to focus on AI.

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Warner Bros. Bondholders to Face Limits on Cooperation Pacts in Company’s Split

June 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Warner Bros. Bondholders to Face Limits on Cooperation Pacts in Company’s Split
The entertainment company is expected to become one of the first borrowers to restrict creditors from forming cooperation groups.

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Senators Propose Ban on Drug Advertising to Consumers

June 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Senators Propose Ban on Drug Advertising to Consumers
Bernie Sanders and Angus King introduced a bill that would ban pharmaceutical manufacturers from using direct-to-consumer advertising, including social media, to promote their products.

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The First—and Final—Seconds of Air India Flight 171

June 12, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The First—and Final—Seconds of Air India Flight 171
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, packed with 242 people on board, barely cleared the rooftops of the residential neighborhood just beyond the runway in the crowded Indian metropolis of Ahmedabad.

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