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Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney to Invest $1 Billion in OpenAI and License Characters for Use in ChatGPT, Sora
The three-year deal lets users generate videos of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters; Disney also accused Google of infringing on its copyrights

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Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lululemon Chief Executive Calvin McDonald to Depart Next Month
McDonald’s exit comes as the company’s estranged founder had privately been taking steps to mount a proxy fight.

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Missouri Southern State University Celebrates the Completion of Tennis Court Renovations with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) has completed the renovation of its six outdoor tennis courts, a project made possible by a $55,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Tennis Venue Services. USTA Missouri […]

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Mercy Pittsburg Recognized as Best Hospital for Maternity Care Access by U.S. News & World Report

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Eleven Mercy hospitals across four states were recognized as Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice. This recognition continues a tradition of compassionate care […]

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U.K. Residential Market Remains Subdued, No Pickup Seen Until Spring

December 11, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.K. Residential Market Remains Subdued, No Pickup Seen Until Spring
Demand and sales volumes are in negative territory and a pickup isn’t expected until the Spring selling season next year, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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For Trump, the Warner Megadeal Talks Are All About CNN

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on For Trump, the Warner Megadeal Talks Are All About CNN
The future of the news organization that regularly draws rebukes from the president could be a decisive factor in the outcome of a deal.

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Coca-Cola Names Next CEO

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Coca-Cola Names Next CEO
The company’s COO will move up when James Quincey leaves the top job in March.

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Oracle Shares Tumble as AI Spending Outruns Returns

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oracle Shares Tumble as AI Spending Outruns Returns
The company’s growing data-center outlays will take longer than investors would like to pay off.

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Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold as Part of Any Megadeal

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold as Part of Any Megadeal
The president is urging changes in the cable-television network’s leadership.

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Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop to Host Trivia Night on December 20

December 10, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

You’re invited to join Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop on Saturday, December 20 for a special Trivia Night! They’re celebrating one full year of monthly trivia. Twelve months of laughs, friendly competition, and cozy […]

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