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Tilman Fertitta Agrees to Buy Caesars for $5.7 Billion
Fertitta Entertainment will pay Caesars shareholders $31 a share and assume about $11.9 billion of the casino company’s outstanding debt.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Bill Gates Spent Years Crafting His Image. Now It’s Cracking.
The billionaire philanthropist was once ranked the world’s most admired man—but the revelations of his Jeffrey Epstein ties are eroding efforts to burnish his reputation.
US Business
The Family Farmers Making More From Clicks Than Crops
Social-media stardom is helping a growing number of farmers weather a challenging farm economy.
US Business
How Dolly Parton Built the Tourism Empire of Her Dreams
After the success of Dollywood, the country music superstar plans to add hotels, entertainment venues and even themed gas stations.
US Business
Robotaxis Are Spreading Across the U.S.—and So Is the Backlash
As autonomous taxi services scale beyond Silicon Valley, new problems abound for cities.
US Business
BP Chairman Sparred With Director and Ex-CEO Before Ouster
Before Albert Manifold’s abrupt dismissal, tensions rose over everything from secret deal talks to Wimbledon tickets.
US Business
CVC to Buy IFF’s Food-Ingredients Unit in $4.3 Billion Deal
The sale of IFF’s largest division is the company’s latest move to boost profitability.
US Business
Unilever to Build New U.S. Research Facility
The New Haven, Conn., center will mark the company’s biggest U.S. R&D infrastructure investment in four decades.
US Business
Universal Music Group Rejects $65 Billion Buyout Offer From Bill Ackman
Universal’s biggest shareholder is opposed to deal, saying it undervalued the world’s largest music company.
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Missouri Southern State University and City of Joplin Partner for 2026 July 4 Celebration
Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) and the City of Joplin will once again partner for Joplin’s Independence Day celebration this year! The 2026 Joplin Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 5:30 pm on Saturday, […]