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This Arkansas Town Is Humming With the Sound of Missile Making

May 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Arkansas Town Is Humming With the Sound of Missile Making
To meet the wartime demand, Camden is channeling its residents into defense manufacturing.

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Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit’s Routes and Airport Slots

May 17, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Rival Airlines Are Carving Up Spirit’s Routes and Airport Slots
Budget carriers like Breeze, Allegiant and Frontier are swooping in on Spirit’s former routes as well as circling its valuable takeoff and landing slots at bigger airports.

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Coal Makes a Comeback, Fueled by War in the Middle East

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Coal Makes a Comeback, Fueled by War in the Middle East
Countries are returning to the highly polluting but reliable source of power after the Iran war effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.

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AI Chip Mania Sows Seeds of Its Own Destruction

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Chip Mania Sows Seeds of Its Own Destruction
Investors already factor in cyclicality in the chip industry. The bad news is that they’ve frequently gotten their assessments wrong.

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The World Is Awash in Bourbon. That’s a Problem for Big Booze.

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The World Is Awash in Bourbon. That’s a Problem for Big Booze.
Distillers that added capacity during the pandemic are facing a hangover as more Americans join the ranks of the sober-curious.

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NextEra Energy Near Deal for Rival Utility Dominion

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NextEra Energy Near Deal for Rival Utility Dominion
Agreement could come as soon as Monday, assuming talks don’t fall apart.

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The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power Startup

May 16, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Texas-Size Fight Over Rick Perry’s Nuclear Power Startup
Fermi raced to go public. After an 80% drop in the stock price, its founders are battling over what comes next.

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The Winners and Losers of Oil’s New World Order

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Winners and Losers of Oil’s New World Order
Energy expert Jason Bordoff explains the uneven consequences of the war in Iran and the longer term outlook for nations from the U.S. to Russia.

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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mercedes-Benz CEO Says Carmaker Is Willing to Enter Defense Production
The remarks come as the German manufacturing sector seeks to recast itself as a major player in the West’s defense arsenal.

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The Schroeder Family Exploreum Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on June 4 and Mascot Name Reveal

May 15, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The wait is finally over! The Schroeder Family Exploreum is thrilled to invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its highly anticipated North Wing on June 4 with a full […]

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