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May 30 2026CRIME

Staten Island Man Charged After Series of Violent Threats

A 64‑year‑old resident of Staten Island is facing a ten‑count indictment that includes burglary, weapon possession and drug charges after police allege he threatened neighbors over several weeks. Authorities say the suspect, John Perrotta, was armed with a gun, a baseball bat, a bamboo stick and a w

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

Vote for Your Favorite Local Shops

The voting window for the Best of Mower County has opened and will stay open until July 2. In April and May, several businesses were shortlisted in each category, leaving up to five finalists for voters. Now residents can decide which local spot deserves the top honor in its field. This event

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Changes How Companies Keep Running

Companies are learning that old ways of planning for problems aren’t enough when AI runs most decisions. The idea is to move from “backup” plans that wait for a failure to create parallel, independent systems that keep working no matter what. Because AI workloads spread across many clouds and

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Wisconsin Court Takes on Redistricting Fight

A group of business leaders in Wisconsin has asked the state’s highest court to review a decision that dismissed their challenge to congressional district lines. The group, which calls itself Wisconsin Business Leaders for Democracy, claims the current map unfairly favors incumbents and limits vo

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Strong Allies Needed to Keep China in Check

The U. S. defence chief said that Asia must spend more on its own armies to stop China from becoming too powerful in the region. He spoke at a big meeting of military leaders in Singapore, where he urged countries like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines to raise their defence budgets to about 3

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May 30 2026FINANCE

Canada’s Budget Deficit Surges to $55 Billion

In the fiscal year that ended in March 2026, Canada’s government ran a larger budget shortfall than the previous year. The deficit climbed to 55. 28 billion Canadian dollars, up from 43. 15 billion a year earlier, according to the finance ministry’s report. Spending grew by 1. 6% across most majo

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May 30 2026CRIME

Police Ex‑Officers Target Crypto Startups

Former Ukrainian police officers are accused of turning their training into a crime ring that kidnapped crypto business owners and stole more than two million dollars. The investigation, finished by the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, names four ex‑police men and one civilian who had a prior c

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Push for Homegrown Medical Isotopes

A nuclear tech firm from Albuquerque is taking steps to build a production site near Eunice, New Mexico. Its goal is to create isotopes that hospitals rely on for scans and treatments. Right now, the U. S. gets all its Molybdenum-99 from old reactors overseas. That supply isn’t stable—if something g

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May 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Virtual Group is About to Shine Online

A fresh virtual group called Planeta is stepping into the spotlight this month. Unlike traditional bands, Planeta exists only in the digital world, blending storytelling with live performances and music. Their first unit, named Deneb, includes creators who share a common vision but bring different b

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May 30 2026BUSINESS

Small fixes, big headaches: How California's ADA rules hurt small businesses

California's reputation for strict accessibility laws actually creates a messy situation for small businesses. While the state leads the nation in ADA-related lawsuits, most violations are minor—like a slightly off-center handicap parking sign or a bathroom mirror positioned an inch too high. These

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