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Hungary Sets to Unlock EU Money After Talks with Brussels

May 29, 2026

A new Hungarian leader announced that he would finalize an agreement with the European Commission to release large sums of EU funds that had been blocked under the previous administration. The Prime Minister flew to Brussels on Thursday to discuss how to lift restrictions tied to rule‑of‑law concer...

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U. S. Declares Brazil’s Big Gangs Terrorists, Sparking Debate

May 29, 2026

The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist organizations. The decision follows a trend initiated by former President Trump in 2025 that sought to grant law‑enforcement agencies greater authority against violent g...

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A Maine choice that touches deeper concerns

May 29, 2026

A top election official from Maine, once entrusted with safeguarding democracy, now sounds an urgent alarm. She sees the erosion of fundamental rights not in grand declarations, but in the quiet shifts of courthouses and school boards. Now, she’s urging voters to choose a leader who won’t turn away ...

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Texas Senate Race Shakes Up GOP Dynamics

May 29, 2026

The recent Texas primary has thrown a wrench into the Republican Party’s plans for the upcoming Senate election. A Stunning Upset Senator John Cornyn, a long‑time incumbent, was defeated by the state’s attorney general Ken Paxton with a margin of 28 percentage points. Paxton, whose career has bee...

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Pipeline Court Fight: California Loses Bid to Halt Oil Flow

May 29, 2026

The U. S. District Court for the Central District of California denied a request from the state parks department to block Sable Offshore Corp. from moving oil through a pipeline that has been at the center of debate for years. The decision comes after Sable restarted the Santa Ynez project in Mar...

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Spokane Protesters Convicted After ICE Clash

May 29, 2026

A federal jury in Spokane declared three local activists guilty of conspiracy after a heated confrontation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last summer. The case stemmed from an attempt by ICE to move a group of detainees to a Tacoma center. Local residents gathered outside the ...

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What’s driving Alkami Technology’s stock rise today?

May 29, 2026

A Relentless Pursuit of Value Shares of Alkami Technology jumped over 4% today after reports emerged that activist investment firm Jana Partners is once again urging the company to explore a potential sale. This marks the latest chapter in a recurring narrative—one where Jana, known for its aggress...

financeconservative

France cracks down on crypto firms before EU licensing deadline

May 29, 2026

Starting June 30, crypto companies across Europe face a make-or-break moment: obtain a special license or risk being shut out of the EU entirely. France is taking the lead, issuing stark warnings that failure to comply could result in outright bans from the European market. MiCA: The Rulebook That...

educationliberal

Kids Create a Film About Anxiety, Restaurants Close, and a New Fred Rogers Stamp

May 29, 2026

Nine school districts across Western Pennsylvania joined forces with Wonder Media and the Grable Foundation to produce an animated film titled Finding Alice in Wonderland. The story explores themes of worry, self‑acceptance, and honesty—encouraging kids to claim ownership of their narratives whil...

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Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

May 29, 2026

📅 June 8‑11: Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association Congress Theme: Generational Blueprint for Christian Education (Deuteronomy 4:10) Kick‑off Worship Date: Monday, June 8 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Mount Zion First Baptist Church, T.J. Jemison Boulevard Adult Sessions Date...

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Loans to ESOPs: Why the Plan Is Not a Loan Shark

May 29, 2026

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) must keep cash on hand to buy back shares when workers leave or retire. Companies have a few common ways to get that cash, such as putting money into the plan themselves or borrowing at the corporate level and then using those funds to pay employees. These meth...

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Meet the money minds shaping AI’s future in tech

May 29, 2026

```markdown The Power Behind AI: Six Women Shaping the Future of Tech Behind every groundbreaking AI initiative lies a critical but often unseen force: the finance leaders who decide where billions flow. Today, six women hold the financial reins at Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, Oracle, OpenAI, and...

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AI in Finance: Why Smart Teams Use It Wisely

May 29, 2026

```markdown The AI Paradox in Finance: Why Smart Teams Still Bet on Humans The Hype vs. The Reality Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, but finance teams aren’t blindly jumping on the AI bandwagon. Why? Because the hype doesn’t always match reality. AI is undeniably powerful—it ...

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Kid gets sick after eating at a kebab shop

May 29, 2026

A Family’s Ordeal: From Dinner Plate to Hospital Bed In a shocking turn of events, a three-year-old girl from Orange County spent nearly three weeks in the hospital after a seemingly innocent meal at a local kebab shop spiraled into a medical emergency. Her family, unaware of the hidden danger, sh...

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A Long‑Term Caregiver Takes Charge of Children’s Nebraska

May 29, 2026

Christina Powell, a native of Aurora, has dedicated 24 years to Children’s Nebraska, embodying the hospital’s promise: to give every child a better chance to live. New Leadership for Behavioral Health January – Powell was appointed director of the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health and Wellness ...

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Journey Through Time: A Look at Public Health History

May 29, 2026

The Tewksbury Hospital campus hides a small museum that invites visitors to step back into the past of medicine and care. Inside, people can see how early attempts to stop disease spread were made, how mental illness was once treated, and what lessons have been learned over centuries. The buildin...

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Bitcoin\'s wild rides push investors toward safer bets

May 29, 2026

The $1 Billion Question: Why Are Protected Crypto ETFs Winning? Bitcoin’s price rollercoaster has sent investors scrambling—over $1 billion has fled from simple spot ETFs in recent months. But while speculative bets crumbled, a clever alternative is quietly gaining momentum: protected funds that s...

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Who Pays What? Rethinking America’s Tax System for Working Families

May 29, 2026

Living Paycheck to Paycheck: The Everyday Reality For millions of hardworking Americans, financial survival is a daily battle. Two-thirds of workers are trapped in a cycle where each paycheck barely covers essentials—rent, groceries, utilities—leaving little to nothing for emergencies, let alone d...

crimeconservative

When Netflix Takes on Legal Drama: The Murdaugh Saga Gets a Fresh Look

May 29, 2026

A Case That Won’t Stay Buried A high-profile Netflix documentary series is reopening one of America’s most sensational legal battles—the Alex Murdaugh trial—just as the case takes another unexpected twist. After being convicted in 2023 for the murders of his wife and son, Murdaugh’s victory was sh...

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Celebrating Two Years of Wuthering Waves: A Festival Full of Games, Art and Memories

May 29, 2026

The open‑world action RPG Wuthering Waves marked its second birthday on Tuesday, a milestone that highlighted two years of evolution from stunning visuals and fast combat to deeper stories and richer character arcs. -- A Three‑Day Celebration at KINTEX Dates: 29th–31st Venue: KINTEX Exhibition...

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Genetic Testing Giant Faces Legal Heat Over Data Exposure

May 29, 2026

A Delayed Response, A Lasting Impact In a dramatic escalation of legal scrutiny over genetic privacy, California officials last month filed charges against a leading home DNA testing company for failing to act swiftly on early warnings of a six-month-long hack in 2023. The breach exposed the genet...

technologyconservative

Tech Giants Try to Fast‑Track Power for AI

May 29, 2026

Large tech firms are racing to get their data centers connected to the electric grid—speeding up a process traditionally governed by utilities and state regulators. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is debating a proposal that could accelerate connections and clarify cost responsibi...

sportsconservative

Celebrating Texas Panhandle Sports Legends

May 29, 2026

Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame Date: June 7 | Location: Civic Center Grand Plaza, Amarillo Ceremony starts at 2 p.m. followed by a free reception. New inductees: Harold Lewis – Football & basketball legend Sherwin Cox – Golf champion and mentor Teresa Tinner – Trailblazing ba...

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Dave Winfield's Yankees days: a Hall of Famer’s tough journey

May 29, 2026

```markdown Dave Winfield’s Yankees Legacy: Triumph Over Toxicity A Hall of Fame Career Built Amidst Struggle Dave Winfield’s name is etched in baseball history—not just for his 465 home runs, 1,833 RBIs, or his Hall of Fame induction in 2001, but for the decade-long battle he waged against a...

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Unboxing the Summer Beauty Edit Trend: Smarter Shopping or Clever Marketing?

May 29, 2026

The Allure of Curated Luxury This season, beauty enthusiasts aren’t just buying products—they’re investing in experiences. Curated boxes brimming with high-end skincare, makeup, and fragrances have become the go-to for those craving prestige without the sticker shock. The twist? These aren’t jus...

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Detective Hudson makes a comeback to Hudson & Rex after health fight

May 29, 2026

```markdown HUDSON & REX SEASON 9: A COMEBACK, A MYSTERY, AND A NEW CHAPTER Detective Charlie Hudson Returns in a Bold Revival The beloved crime drama Hudson & Rex is making waves with a highly anticipated ninth season. After exiting the show in season eight, Detective Charlie Hudson (John Re...

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Art Contest Open for South Carolina Creatives

May 29, 2026

The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation, ...

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Foundation Steps Up to Save Adaptive PE Program After Budget Cuts Threaten Disabled Students

May 29, 2026

A Program Cut, a Community United Last spring, Napa Valley College was forced into painful budget decisions, culminating in the elimination of a 40-year-old adaptive physical education program. For over two decades, this program had provided a safe haven for more than 200 students with disabilitie...

entertainmentliberal

Surprise Sweet Treats and New Fame for a Hockey Romance Author

May 29, 2026

A writer known for her bestselling series about gay hockey players reveals that the most surprising benefit of her newfound fame is the free desserts she receives at restaurants—especially when her kids are around. She laughed about a small ice‑cream cake from Dairy Queen that was handed to her f...

artliberal

Microbe‑Machines: Art That Breathes and Flies

May 29, 2026

An artist in Brooklyn is turning ordinary soil, water, and microbes into living sculptures that change over time. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with these materials that shift color and texture as the tiny communities inside evolve. The work only exists in ...

crimeconservative

A Drunk Cyclist\'s Outburst Leaves Two Candidates Shaken

May 29, 2026

-- A Weekend Turned Ugly Memorial Day weekend in Spokane began with political campaigning—and ended with arrests, assault charges, and a stark reminder of how quickly tensions can escalate. Two Republican candidates, Mike Volz and Dale Whitaker, were placing campaign signs near North Wall Street...