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Elon Musk’s Walk With Jesus

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk’s Walk With Jesus
The billionaire has been invoking Christianity as he discusses core beliefs.

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Brian Niccol’s Journey From Doritos Locos Tacos to Running Starbucks

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Brian Niccol’s Journey From Doritos Locos Tacos to Running Starbucks
The incoming Starbucks CEO made his name on bold marketing moves and operational know-how.

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Alibaba’s Profit, Revenue Miss Expectations Despite Growth Drive

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alibaba’s Profit, Revenue Miss Expectations Despite Growth Drive
Alibaba delivered weaker-than-expected profit and revenue in the latest quarter amid fierce domestic competition.

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JD.com Profit Nearly Doubles as Revenue Rises

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on JD.com Profit Nearly Doubles as Revenue Rises
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com’s second quarter net profit rose 92%, while revenue grew slightly amid fierce competition from Alibaba Group and PDD Holdings.

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‘Pig Butchering’ Online Scams Are Proliferating. Here’s Why They Work So Well.

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Pig Butchering’ Online Scams Are Proliferating. Here’s Why They Work So Well.
It starts with an unsolicited text message. And then it’s all about gaining the victim’s trust.

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Victoria’s Secret CEO Exits; Savage X Fenty’s Hillary Super Named Successor

August 17, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Victoria’s Secret CEO Exits; Savage X Fenty’s Hillary Super Named Successor
Super’s appointment is effective Sept. 9, and CFO Timothy Johnson will serve as interim CEO until then.

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Missouri Southern State University Announces International Semester Theme: Canada

August 16, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Although enabling students to study abroad is one thrust of the internationalization efforts at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), many have financial or family obligations that prohibit them from participating in the experience. The unique […]

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Freeman Health System’s Neosho Gift Gallery Reopens After COVID-19 Hiatus

August 16, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Freeman Health System’s Gift Gallery in Neosho reopened to much fanfare Tuesday morning after closing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calling it a happy day for everyone involved, Freeman […]

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BBB Business Tip: How to Use QR Codes to Help Your Business

August 16, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

QR codes have made a big comeback in recent years. QR, or “Quick Response,” codes read like bar codes but have a distinctive square shape that is filled with dots and smaller squares. When a […]

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Edgar Bronfman Prepares Bid for Paramount and Its Parent National Amusements

August 15, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Edgar Bronfman Prepares Bid for Paramount and Its Parent National Amusements
The bid would mark the latest twist in one of the messiest media mergers in recent history.

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