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Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the university stopped covering GLP-1 medications prescribed for conditions other than Type 2 diabetes, including weight loss.
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CoMo Preservation and The District are making an effort to preserve Columbia’s historic architecture through their new CoMo Brick & Mortar Project.
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The President’s Cup, collegiate chess’s national championship — known as the Final Four to players — brings together the top four teams in North America.
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The Columbia School Board approved an increase of 20% to employee medical insurance premiums Thursday.
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COU is expanding food service options, expecting an increase in traffic with flights to Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The University of Missouri Faculty Council may rename its Inclusion, Equity and Diversity subcommittee to the “Committee on Core Values.”
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A bill proposing limits on physician noncompete agreements drew both support and opposition during committee testimony.
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Breakthru Beverage Missouri, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Lyft are partnering to offer 500 free rides in four Missouri cities.
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Hawley's legislative effort is at odds with the Trump administrations request to halt Missouri v. FDA.
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Root Cellar announced in initial closure in November, citing funding cuts from the Trump administration