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Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Lowers Prices on Thousands of Items, Including Beef and Coca-Cola
The largest U.S. grocer wins praise from President Trump for the move.

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Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan

July 6, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Toyota to Move Tacoma Production to Texas in $3.6 Billion U.S. Expansion Plan
The automaker will boost vehicle production at its San Antonio truck and SUV plant.

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A Trucking Startup Aims to Challenge Tesla. Now, Paychecks Are Missing—And So Is a Truck

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Trucking Startup Aims to Challenge Tesla. Now, Paychecks Are Missing—And So Is a Truck
Chinese-European startup Windrose Technology faces questions from ex-employees about its future.

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On the California Coast, a Picture-Perfect City Falls on Hard Times

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on On the California Coast, a Picture-Perfect City Falls on Hard Times
Santa Monica is starting to bounce back from a state of “fiscal distress” including financial woes, declining international tourism and fading retail.

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NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections
The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas.

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OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OPEC, Allies Hike Output Again as Hormuz Traffic Starts Recovering
The fifth consecutive increase comes as the cartel continues to unwind production cuts introduced in recent years.

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Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tech Billionaire Vinod Khosla Wants to Pay More Taxes. He Explained to Us Why.
The early OpenAI investor explains his qualms with America’s tax system, the reason Silicon Valley tilted toward Trump and how AI will change our economy.

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Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal

July 5, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Alcoa Buys South32 Aluminum Assets in Up to $5.6 Billion Deal
Alcoa has agreed to buy South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets across Australia, Brazil and South Africa in a cash-and-stock deal.

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EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles

July 4, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles
Industry experts think newfound knowledge of battery durability is a game-changer for consumer confidence in EVs.

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  • Connect2Culture Presents TAKE3: Jukebox Rock on November 20
  • KODE-TV and KSNF-TV’s Job Jam Career Expo to Return to Joplin’s Northpark Mall on November 13
  • City of Joplin Emergency Services and JASCO Partner on New Communications Tower
  • Oil Prices Rise as Investors Weigh U.S. Midterm Results, Iran Risks
  • 3M Announces $7.4 Billion Settlement in ‘Forever Chemicals’ Injuries Case
  • Lockheed Martin to Pay $29.5 Million to Settle Federal Probe Over Diversity Efforts
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  • Missouri Southern State University to Welcome Nationally Recognized Medical Trauma Expert as Keynote Speaker for 2027 Willcoxon Health Sciences Summit
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