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Veolia to Buy U.S. Hazardous-Waste Specialist Clean Earth in $3 Billion Deal

November 23, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Veolia to Buy U.S. Hazardous-Waste Specialist Clean Earth in $3 Billion Deal
The French waste-management company said the deal would allow it to expand in the U.S. hazardous waste sector and deliver synergies of $120 million.

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The Failed Crusade to Keep a Rare-Earths Mine Out of China’s Hands

November 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Failed Crusade to Keep a Rare-Earths Mine Out of China’s Hands
The failure of one Western company to build a China-free rare-earths supply shows how Beijing has come to dominate the supply.

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This Year’s Thanksgiving Feast Could Actually Be Cheaper

November 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Year’s Thanksgiving Feast Could Actually Be Cheaper
Turkey, stuffing and cranberry prices are all lower, but skip the yams. Sweet potato prices have skyrocketed.

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Owner of U.K.’s Daily Mail Nears Deal to Buy Rival Daily Telegraph

November 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Owner of U.K.’s Daily Mail Nears Deal to Buy Rival Daily Telegraph
The $655 million deal would end a controversial sale process and create a powerhouse in British right-wing media.

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How Taco Bell Knows Exactly What You Want to Eat at 2 a.m.

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Taco Bell Knows Exactly What You Want to Eat at 2 a.m.
Liz Matthews is considered the GOAT of new product ideas, testing hundreds to develop viral hits like Doritos Locos Tacos and Baja Blast.

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Hollywood Is Reeling—and These Movies Have Never Been So Popular

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Hollywood Is Reeling—and These Movies Have Never Been So Popular
The PG rating has become the king of the box office. The entertainment business now relies on kids dragging their parents to theaters.

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Tyson to Close One of the Biggest Beef-Processing Plants in the U.S.

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tyson to Close One of the Biggest Beef-Processing Plants in the U.S.
The largest meat supplier in the U.S. has lost more than $425 million on beef this year, despite near record-high prices.

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He Put On His Compression Socks—Then Sold $735 Million of Art

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on He Put On His Compression Socks—Then Sold $735 Million of Art
Auctioneer Oliver Barker has overseen viral moments and milestone art sales. This week, he had a hand in record-setting Gustav Klimt and Frida Kahlo purchases.

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Watered Gardens Ministries’ Marketplace Thrift Store to Hold Black Friday Weekend Sales on November 28 and 29

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce that their Marketplace Thrift Store (220 W. 2nds Street) will be holding Black Friday sales all weekend after Thanksgiving! The community is invited to visit the Marketplace Thrift […]

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City of Joplin to Officially Open MOmentum Bike Park on November 24 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

November 21, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Who’s ready to ride?! MOmentum Bike Park, the largest municipal facility of its kind in Missouri, will open to the public on Monday, November 24, 2025. The City of Joplin invites everyone to join them […]

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