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Pixar Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Its Reluctant Leader Deliver?

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pixar Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Its Reluctant Leader Deliver?
The ‘Toy Story’ studio used to print money for Disney but hasn’t made an original blockbuster in nearly a decade. Its top creative executive admits he’s made mistakes.

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America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America Braces for Oil Shock as Iran War Throttles Supply
U.S. oil prices this week skyrocketed at their fastest pace on record.

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The Burger King President Who Took a Bite Out of McDonald’s

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Burger King President Who Took a Bite Out of McDonald’s
Tom Curtis has gone viral by recording a video of himself chomping on a Whopper and even posting his phone number online.

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City of Joplin Begins Work for Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza with Area Tree Management

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

In preparation for the Grand Falls Trail and Overlook Plaza project, City of Joplin staff and a contractor are clearing select trees and brush in the project area. This work follows surveying and assessment to […]

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Freeman Health System Welcomes Northwest Health System to Its Care Network

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System announced it has entered into a purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) to acquire Northwest Health in Northwest Arkansas, including its four hospitals – […]

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Forvis Mazars to Host 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector on March 11

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The nonprofit sector has faced many challenges over the past year, including federal funding uncertainties, shifting demographics, and increasing community needs. Join Forvis Mazars for this first webinar in the 2026 State of the Nonprofit Sector series. […]

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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8

March 6, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]

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Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage

March 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tariffs Are Lower and Businesses Are Racing to Take Advantage
The race is on to speed up shipments, step up production and secure refunds.

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The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets

March 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Wildest Frat Party on Campus? Prediction Markets
Kalshi and Polymarket pour money into deals with social-media influencers and students, who try to parlay rumors, insider info into cash.

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Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied

March 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Federal Health Officials Attack Rare-Disease Drug, Say Company Lied
The FDA is already under fire from lawmakers for recent delays and rejections of new drugs for rare diseases.

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