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Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Your Summer Travel Is About to Be Hit With Fuel Surcharges
Rising prices for jet fuel are expected to cost carriers hundreds of millions of dollars. To cope, they’re raising fares and charging travelers more fees.

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The Year Is Off to the Strongest Start for Big Deals Ever

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Year Is Off to the Strongest Start for Big Deals Ever
Companies are plowing ahead with corporate tie-ups and investments despite a war and slumping stocks.

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America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It.

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on America Now Has an EV Rust Belt. High Gas Prices Won’t Rescue It.
GM supplier Magna is stuck with a plant built to churn out parts for battery-powered pickups. “The magnitude of uncertainty is unparalleled,” said its CEO.

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Big Drug Companies Hunting for Deals Are Lowering Their Sights

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Big Drug Companies Hunting for Deals Are Lowering Their Sights
About three-quarters of pharmaceutical deals this year have been between $1 billion and $10 billion.

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Oracle Lays Off Workers Amid Heavy AI Investment

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Oracle Lays Off Workers Amid Heavy AI Investment
Investors see the database firm as a barometer of the financial prospects for artificial intelligence. Oracle’s stock was up 5%.

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Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick

March 31, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick
The Hellmann’s mayonnaise maker’s board met Monday afternoon to review details of the transaction.

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Iran War Chokes Off Helium Supply Critical for AI

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran War Chokes Off Helium Supply Critical for AI
The shortage is threatening the production of everything from semiconductors to military drone components and space rockets.

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Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tariffs Put Businesses in Crisis. Waiting for the Refund Could Be Worse.
Getting their money back is going to be a slow, messy fight, and some business owners are running out of time. Others are mounting a fight.

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The Reclusive 94-Year-Old Who Just Sold His Food Empire for $29 Billion

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Reclusive 94-Year-Old Who Just Sold His Food Empire for $29 Billion
Nathan Kirsh built Restaurant Depot from one warehouse in Brooklyn in 1976 after getting his business start in South Africa.

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Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package

March 30, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Netflix, Eager for More NFL, Is Looking at a Four-Game Package
The streamer, which currently has Christmas games, is among those interested in the new Thanksgiving-Eve matchup.

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  • KPM CPAs & Advisors Moves Up 32 Spots in 2026 Top 500 Firm Ranking
  • Mercy Named a Top Employer in Missouri, Arkansas
  • Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host August 2026 Third Thursday Event, ‘Dog Days of Summer’
  • Republic Services and City of Joplin to Continue Early Trash Pickup from August 17–22 Due to Extreme Temperatures
  • Freeman Health System Officials Host Press Conference to Explain Details Concerning ToRCH Initiative
  • There Aren’t Enough Ships to Handle China’s Booming Car Exports
  • Trump Orders Navy to Restore Older Tech on Aircraft Carriers, Costing Billions
  • Charter Gets Final State Approval for $21.9 Billion Cox Deal
  • Bird Remains Found in Engine of Ryanair Plane That Depressurized Over Greece
  • Tyson Foods to Exit More Beef Plants, With Cattle in Short Supply
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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