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WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival
WeWork on Tuesday raised doubt about its ability to stay in business as the co-working space provider faces losses and a dwindling cash pile amid major changes in the way people work.

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ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment
Penn’s Barstool Sportsbook app will be rebranded as ESPN Bet this fall as part of a 10-year agreement.

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Freeman Health System and Pittsburg State University Continue Strong Partnership

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Sealed by a handshake between Freeman Health System President and Chief Executive Officer Paula Baker and Pittsburg State University (PSU) Athletic Director Jim Johnson, a long-term and flourishing partnership between Freeman Health […]

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Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020
Slide in outbound shipments reflects China’s fraying trade ties with the Western world, even as exports to Russia boom.

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Crowder College Roughrider eNews – August 7, 2023

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus! Academics Enrollment is open for fall classes, which begin August 21! See the full schedule here. Scholarship applications are […]

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SoftBank Plans New AI Bets After First Investment Gains in 18 Months

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank Plans New AI Bets After First Investment Gains in 18 Months
The Japanese tech investor reported $1 billion in investment gains at its flagship Vision Fund unit in the latest quarter.

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Paramount to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 Billion

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 Billion
The sale of the book publisher to the buyout firm comes less than a year after previous deal with Penguin Random House was blocked.

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Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn Steps Down Ahead of Cybertruck Launch

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn Steps Down Ahead of Cybertruck Launch
Zach Kirkhorn had been seen as a possible successor to Elon Musk as CEO. Tesla said Chief Accounting Officer Vaibhav Taneja had been appointed as CFO.

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Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Tilray Brands

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Tilray Brands
The Bud Light owner is selling eight beer and beverage brands for an undisclosed amount to the cannabis company.

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Chamber Members Receive Discounted Tickets to Missouri Southern State University’s 2023–24 Football Opener

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Save the date for Thursday, August 31 for Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) 2023–2024 Football Season opener! The MSSU Lions will be squaring off against the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats at 7:00 pm at […]

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