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Ozark Christian College to Cancel Class for ‘Serve our City’ Day on September 12

August 26, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – On most Thursday mornings at Ozark Christian College (OCC), you’ll find hundreds of students in classrooms across campus. But on Thursday, September 12, 1111 N. Main will stand empty as students put […]

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Enter to Win a Kansas City Chiefs Package at the ‘Down. Set. Donate.’ Blood Drive with Community Blood Drive of the Ozarks on August 30

August 26, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area Ozark hospitals, is hosting an event to kick off the football season in an […]

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Whitehaven Coal to Sell Coal Mine Stake for $1.08 Billion

August 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Whitehaven Coal to Sell Coal Mine Stake for $1.08 Billion
Whitehaven Coal has signed deals to sell 30% stake in an Australian coal mine for $1.08 billion.

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Swiss Re Maintains Target After Profit Beats Expectations

August 26, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Swiss Re Maintains Target After Profit Beats Expectations
The Zurich-based reinsurer made a net profit of $996 million for the second quarter and said its performance benefited from disciplined underwriting, low natural-catastrophe claims and strong investment income.

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Baidu’s AI Push Powers Profit Beat

August 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Baidu’s AI Push Powers Profit Beat
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported better-than-expected profit as its AI-related business continued to grow, offsetting headwinds from a slowing economy.

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Free Whopper? Walmart+ Offers Cheap Burger King as It Chases Amazon Prime

August 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Free Whopper? Walmart+ Offers Cheap Burger King as It Chases Amazon Prime
Walmart’s loyalty program is growing after plateauing early last year at around 8 million members.

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Chipotle’s Next Boss Has One Job: Don’t Change Too Much

August 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chipotle’s Next Boss Has One Job: Don’t Change Too Much
The departing leader was the face of resurgence at the company. Analysts say it has a deep bench.

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Auto Industry’s EV Retreat Hastens

August 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Auto Industry’s EV Retreat Hastens
Ford’s move to delay certain projects follows rivals and comes as automakers face pressure from regulators and China.

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Brambles Sees More Opportunities to Monetize Pallet Data

August 25, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Brambles Sees More Opportunities to Monetize Pallet Data
Brambles sees more opportunities to monetize the data that has helped the global pallet giant boost shareholder returns with a $500 million share buyback, its chief executive said.

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PG&E Is Racing to Stem Increasing Fires Ignited by Its Power Lines

August 24, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E Is Racing to Stem Increasing Fires Ignited by Its Power Lines
The California utility company has reported to state regulators 62 ignitions in high-threat fire areas so far this year, compared with 65 for the entirety of 2023, according to company executives.

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  • Crowder College to Host Traveling Exhibit About Missouri’s Struggle for Statehood
  • Freeman Health System and KRI Sign Letter of Intent Regarding the Future of Fort Scott Health Care Services
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  • Lafayette House Leadership Takes the Stage at 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference
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