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Missouri Southern State University Announces New Dean of College of Health, Life Sciences and Education

May 3, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) biology professor with more than two decades of experience at the Joplin university will become the new dean of MSSU’s College of Health, Life Sciences and […]

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Sony, Apollo Make $26 Billion All-Cash Offer for Paramount

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sony, Apollo Make $26 Billion All-Cash Offer for Paramount
Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have submitted an all-cash, $26 billion offer for Paramount Global, marking the second time the private-equity firm has come in with a bid for the entertainment giant.

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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Announces Award Winners from Honors Day

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School (TJIDS) proudly announces the seventh to twelfth grade students who received awards during the TJIDS Honors Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 30. Honors Day is a highly […]

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Disaster Loans Provided a Lifeline. Now Small Businesses Owe Billions in Fees.

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disaster Loans Provided a Lifeline. Now Small Businesses Owe Billions in Fees.
The government has referred 860,000 delinquent Covid loans for collection—tacking on billions of dollars in fees for small-business borrowers.

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The Universal Music-TikTok Spat Is Over. Here’s What Artists Won.

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Universal Music-TikTok Spat Is Over. Here’s What Artists Won.
The deal comes after their prior licensing contract expired, prompting Universal to pull all of its artists’ songs off TikTok at the beginning of February.

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Former Pioneer CEO Is Accused of Trying to Collude With OPEC

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Former Pioneer CEO Is Accused of Trying to Collude With OPEC
The FTC alleges Scott Sheffield tried to coordinate on oil production and prices. The agency referred the case for a potential criminal probe.

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One Joplin to Host Annual Literacy Resource Drive During Month of May

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Literacy impacts every aspect of a child’s future, including employment opportunities. On average, a low-income household has between zero and three age-appropriate books for children. One Joplin is on a mission to change that statistic […]

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BBB Business Tip: Celebrating Small Business Week

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Businesses nationwide have faced unprecedented challenges in the last three years. Now that we are post-pandemic, office life has become work-from-home with the kids, pets, and spouses. Video conferences and cell phone screens became the […]

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Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to Step Down Amid Fresh Layoffs

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to Step Down Amid Fresh Layoffs
An activist investor had called for McCarthy’s ouster and for the fitness-equipment maker to sell itself.

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Joplin Public Library’s Newsletter for May 2024

May 2, 2024 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Public Library (JPL) has a full month of programming and events lined up for May! A few of them include: Star Wars Day (May 4) Business Boot Camp (May 7) Teen Tuesday Knight Chess […]

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