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Passage of Transfer Bill to Benefit Crowder College Students

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – Crowder College is extremely grateful to the Missouri General Assembly for passing a transformative bill that promises to simplify and strengthen the pathways from community college to a four-year degree. The newly […]

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City of Joplin Cancels May 19 City Council Meeting Due to Inclement Weather Predictions

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Due to forecasted severe weather, the May 19, 2025, Joplin City Council meeting has been canceled. All agenda items that had been scheduled for tonight will be postponed to the June 2, […]

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Xiaomi Plans Nearly $7 Billion Investment in Chip Design

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Xiaomi Plans Nearly $7 Billion Investment in Chip Design
The Chinese technology giant is slated to introduce a 3-nanometer mobile chip this week and plans to invest nearly $7 billion in chip design over at least 10 years, its founder said.

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Diageo Sticks With Guidance Despite Tariff Hit

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Diageo Sticks With Guidance Despite Tariff Hit
The company behind Johnnie Walker whisky, Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka expects U.S. tariffs to result in an unmitigated $150 million hit on profit, but reiterated its guidance for the year.

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Vodacom Lifts Midterm Targets After Net Profit, Revenue Growth

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vodacom Lifts Midterm Targets After Net Profit, Revenue Growth
The South Africa-based telecommunications company—majority owned by the U.K.’s Vodafone Group—upgraded the targets after net profit and revenue rose.

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Ryanair Posts Earnings Decline as Costs Rise, Fares Fall

May 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ryanair Posts Earnings Decline as Costs Rise, Fares Fall
The drop in earnings was in line with analysts’ expectations, as passengers paid 7% lower average fares while operating costs increased 9%.

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Rare-Earths Plants Are Popping Up Outside China

May 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rare-Earths Plants Are Popping Up Outside China
The U.S. and Brazil are among countries building capacity to mine and refine metals for EVs and smartphones.

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GM Is Pushing Hard to Tank California’s EV Mandate

May 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GM Is Pushing Hard to Tank California’s EV Mandate
The Senate is to vote as early as next week on a measure to revoke the state’s emissions waiver.

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Trump Attacks Walmart for Tariff-Related Price Increases

May 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Attacks Walmart for Tariff-Related Price Increases
The retailer’s CEO last month was among a small group of executives who warned the president that tariffs would result in price hikes.

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International Paper Is on a Quest to Build a Better Cardboard Box

May 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on International Paper Is on a Quest to Build a Better Cardboard Box
Andy Silvernail was looking for a business that needed to be transformed in a big way when he agreed to lead the 127-year-old company.

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