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Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine Receives Generous Gift from La-Z-Boy Foundation to Support Scholarships

May 23, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) located on the Farber-McIntire Joplin Campus received a generous $10,000 gift from the La-Z-Boy Foundation. The donation will support the Patterson Family Foundation […]

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Meta Agrees to Sell Giphy on Regulator’s Order

May 23, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Agrees to Sell Giphy on Regulator’s Order
Shutterstock said it agreed to buy Giphy for $53 million in net cash, giving it a mobile content platform with 1.7 billion daily users.

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Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars
Businesses face proposals on abortion, guns and climate change as groups with various viewpoints strive to get their agendas heard at this year’s annual meetings.

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Activist Investor Calls on Yelp to Explore Sale

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Activist Investor Calls on Yelp to Explore Sale
TCS Capital Management has built a stake in Yelp and is calling on the service-recommendation site to explore strategic alternatives.

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Slow Return to Work Pummels Office Stocks

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Slow Return to Work Pummels Office Stocks
Vacancies are climbing and rents are sinking amid a stalled return-to-office rate.

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Unlock the Power of Mentorship: Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Make a Difference Today!

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The need for positive role models and mentors has never been more crucial. Many children and teenagers face daunting challenges, including social isolation, academic difficulties, and limited opportunities. Community members can change this by partnering […]

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Inflation Hit Americans’ Finances Last Year

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inflation Hit Americans’ Finances Last Year
The share of adults who reported being worse off financially climbed to the highest since 2014, according to a Fed survey, as inflation eroded earnings and savings.

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City of Joplin Works to Inventory Trees in City Parks with Funding from MDC Community Forestry Grant

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. This work along with an assessment of the structural risks of the trees is […]

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Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.
The record privacy penalty by the EU puts pressure on Washington to complete a deal that would allow Meta to send user data stateside.

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Post Your Volunteer Opportunities Through Crowder College

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Do you need volunteers for an event or a service project? Crowder College invites the community to post their volunteer opportunities on their website for students and staff to see! Freshmen at Crowder are required […]

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  • BASF’s $12.5 Billion Takeover Bid for Evonik Rebuffed
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  • Could Orbital Data Centers Ruin the Night Sky?
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  • Companies Have a Solution for the Skilled Trade Shortage: More Women
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  • Crowder College’s ‘Crowder Quill’ Magazine Accepting Entries Now through February 1
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  • Medical Loan Closet of Joplin Celebrates New Location, Expanding Access to Free Medical Equipment for the Joplin Community
  • BASF’s $12.5 Billion Takeover Bid for Evonik Rebuffed
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