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The 2023 Great Race Comes to Joplin on June 28

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin will host an overnight stop an overnight stop on the 2023 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Coker Tire on Wednesday, June 28, race organizers have announced. The event is locally […]

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Leggett & Platt Announces New Chief Financial Officer

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Carthage, MO) – Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt announced that its Board of Directors appointed Benjamin M. Burns as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 21, 2023. Ben replaces Jeffrey L. Tate, who departed from his position effective […]

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Wildcat Glades Nature Group Announces Details for 2023 Water Festival

June 26, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Save the date for the Wildcat Glades Nature Group’s 2023 Water Festival! This annual festival is one of the best get-togethers in Joplin and will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 am to […]

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Buy Now, Pay Later Programs Are Booming. Here’s Why Their Profits Aren’t.

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Buy Now, Pay Later Programs Are Booming. Here’s Why Their Profits Aren’t.
Buy now, pay later programs boomed during the pandemic as consumers looked for an accessible alternative to credit cards. But even as their customer bases grow, these companies are struggling to turn a profit.

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China’s ‘Tesla Killer’ Stumbles as EV Price War Takes Toll

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s ‘Tesla Killer’ Stumbles as EV Price War Takes Toll
NIO, which had resisted cutting prices until recently, has become a symbol of the challenges automakers face in the world’s largest electric-vehicle market.

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Flight Cancellations, Delays Mount as Thunderstorms Hit East Coast

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Flight Cancellations, Delays Mount as Thunderstorms Hit East Coast
Airlines cut flights to New York after the FAA warned that an air-traffic controller shortage could lead to delays.

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Starbucks Workers, Citing Pride Decorations, Strike at Some Stores

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Starbucks Workers, Citing Pride Decorations, Strike at Some Stores
The tension between the company and some employees over in-store decorations comes amid contract negotiations with unionized stores.

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Why Economies Haven’t Slowed More Since Central Banks Hit the Brakes

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why Economies Haven’t Slowed More Since Central Banks Hit the Brakes
Government aid and the effects of the pandemic are blunting the impact of higher interest rates, for now.

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Titanic Sub Company Promoted Ties With Aerospace Giants

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Titanic Sub Company Promoted Ties With Aerospace Giants
The OceanGate CEO spoke of relationships with partners such as Boeing, which now calls the claims overstated.

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Yellen Says More Bank Mergers Likely This Year

June 25, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Yellen Says More Bank Mergers Likely This Year
The Treasury secretary’s comments show regulators are bracing for turbulence, though she said she doesn’t see a huge threat to the banking sector.

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