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Crowder College Agriculture Students Compete and Win in State Competition

November 19, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Trenton, MO) – The Crowder College Agriculture Department took 20 students to Trenton, Missouri on November 11 and 13 to compete at the Missouri State Post-Secondary Agriculture Students (PAS) Organization Conference. The students competed in […]

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Elon Musk’s xAI Is in Advanced Talks to Raise $15 Billion, Lifting Valuation

November 19, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk’s xAI Is in Advanced Talks to Raise $15 Billion, Lifting Valuation
Like other AI startups, the company is burning cash as it seeks to improve its flagship Grok chatbot.

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Nexstar CEO Says Bigger Is Better in Pitch to FCC

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nexstar CEO Says Bigger Is Better in Pitch to FCC
Perry Sook says broadcasters need to grow to better compete with tech companies.

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U.S. Backs $1 Billion Loan to Restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Backs $1 Billion Loan to Restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
Constellation Energy aims to bring mothballed plant back to life to power Microsoft AI agreement.

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La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center to Host 4th Annual Christmas on the Ridge on December 6

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

La Boussole Medical Spa & Wellness Center invites the community to join them on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for their 4th annual Christmas on the Ridge! This fun, festive event […]

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Anheuser-Busch InBev Nears $700 Million Deal for Party Punch Maker BeatBox

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Anheuser-Busch InBev Nears $700 Million Deal for Party Punch Maker BeatBox
The owner of Michelob Ultra is in talks to buy boxed punch that has gained traction with younger drinkers.

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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Art Teacher Jessi Vacca Selected for Competitive, Award-Winning Fellowship

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ms. Jessi Vacca, a Studio Art teacher at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, has officially been selected as one of only 28 nationwide for the Lowell Milken Family Foundation’s (LMFF) 2025-2026 cohort […]

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AI Data Centers Are Banging on Crypto’s Door

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Data Centers Are Banging on Crypto’s Door
Developers desperately need access to electricity—and bitcoin miners are in a prime position to assist.

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Kansas City University Expands Ultrasound Curriculum Following Successful Elective Program with Butterfly

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Butterfly Network, Inc. (Butterfly) a digital health company transforming care with handheld, whole-body ultrasound and intuitive software, published outcomes of the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) elective program at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM), a collaboration […]

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City of Joplin to Close South Indiana Avenue Near 32nd Street Due to Utility Work

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin advises drivers who are traveling on South Indiana Avenue past 32nd Street to use a detour at 36th Street, due to an unexpected road closure. The closure is necessary due to […]

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