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Trump, Frustrated With High Gas Prices, Channels Biden’s Criticism of Big Oil

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump, Frustrated With High Gas Prices, Channels Biden’s Criticism of Big Oil
Some oil executives were privately critical of the president’s comments and explained the fuel supply chain is a slow-moving machine.

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Nexus, an OCH Event Center, to Host Rosé Wine Dinner on July 10

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Celebrate the season of sunshine, fresh flavors, and perfectly chilled pours at the Nexus, an OCH Event Center’s Rosé Wine Dinner with Eagles’ Landing Wine on July 10! This evening is designed for lovers of […]

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What’s the State of Play in the Strait of Hormuz?

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What’s the State of Play in the Strait of Hormuz?
Traffic through the waterway has ticked up, but could take months to return to normal.

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What Baiju Bhatt Learned From the 70 ‘Nos’ He Got While Building Robinhood

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on What Baiju Bhatt Learned From the 70 ‘Nos’ He Got While Building Robinhood
The billionaire co-founder of Robinhood shared his grueling journey to build the financial app with Gunjan Banerji in the latest episode of The WSJ Money Interview.

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Network Doctor to Host Seminar on July 15: How Organizations Can Embrace AI Without Losing Control of Their Data

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Your employees are already using AI tools. But do you know what data is being shared even within company-approved AI platforms? Many organizations assume that rolling out approved AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or […]

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Give Blood This Summer With Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Enjoy Seasonal Donor Perks

June 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

July 2 Pint for a Pint Event Highlights the Need for Blood Before Independence Day Holiday (Joplin, Mo. ) – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma […]

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Agility, Maker of Humanlike Robots, to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal

June 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Agility, Maker of Humanlike Robots, to Go Public in $2.5 Billion SPAC Deal
Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, is used at manufacturing facilities and warehouses by companies such as Amazon.

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Will Anyone Buy This Cheap EV Truck With Hand-Crank Windows and No Radio?

June 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Will Anyone Buy This Cheap EV Truck With Hand-Crank Windows and No Radio?
Slate Auto’s all-electric truck, priced in the mid-$20,000s, aims to prove that affordable cars can be both profitable and adored.

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Crowder College Reports Summer Enrollment Increase

June 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Crowder College reported its summer enrollment in credit hours increased 6.32% over 2025 and head count increased by 5.99%. Enrollment in summer classes totaled 1,167 students taking classes for a total of 6,185 credit hours. […]

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Can America’s Obsession With Mahjong Save This Dying Craft?

June 23, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Can America’s Obsession With Mahjong Save This Dying Craft?
Watch how the last remaining artists of mahjong tile carving are trying to preserve the fading craft.

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  • Why Trump’s Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices
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  • Mac-and-Cheese Disruptor Goodles to Be Acquired by Barilla
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  • Google Avoids Breakup of Dominant Ad Business
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