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A Grubhub Founder Wants to Change Your Flat Tire Now

April 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Grubhub Founder Wants to Change Your Flat Tire Now
Two roadside-assistance platforms merged last month and will be led by a group of former Grubhub executives.

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Joplin History and Mineral Museum to Host Two Events in April

April 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin History and Mineral Museum invites the community to join them for two fun, family-friendly events during the month of April. Read more below. LEGO Sale, Swap, and Shop Saturday, April 11 | 6:00 pm […]

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This Oil Shock Is So Big It Is Fueling a Turnaround in Energy Stocks

April 3, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Oil Shock Is So Big It Is Fueling a Turnaround in Energy Stocks
Wall Street is bracing for a longer-term disruption from the war with Iran, and loading up on shares of oil-and-gas producers that have lagged behind in recent years.

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April 2026 News & Updates from Missouri SBDC

April 3, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) as they celebrate entrepreneurship and continue to foster and support the vibrant business community of our area. Whether you’re looking to expand your skillset, […]

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Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology
Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in an industry seen as strategic by both Washington and Beijing.

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Blake Lively ‘It Ends With Us’ Sexual-Harassment Claims Tossed as Suit Heads to Trial

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Blake Lively ‘It Ends With Us’ Sexual-Harassment Claims Tossed as Suit Heads to Trial
A judge threw out much of Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni and others, but left retaliation claims intact.

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Tariffs Strained U.S. Aluminum Supplies. Now the Iran War Is Making It Worse.

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tariffs Strained U.S. Aluminum Supplies. Now the Iran War Is Making It Worse.
The recent attacks in the Persian Gulf could further constrain supplies of industrial metals.

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Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel Surcharge to Third-Party Sellers
The e-commerce giant is the latest company to impose the temporary fees as the Iran war drives up energy prices.

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Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Trump Administration Unveils Up to 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs
Drugmakers or countries that strike pricing deals or make manufacturing investment commitments in the U.S. can secure much lower levies, or none at all.

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri to Host ‘An Afternoon at the Races’ Fundraiser on May 2

April 2, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join The Alliance of Southwest Missouri on Saturday, May 2 for An Afternoon at the Races, hosted at Downstream Casino Resort! An Afternoon at the Races is an exciting, Kentucky Derby–inspired fundraising event that brings […]

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  • Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84
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