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May 29 2026OPINION

Government Workers Win $485, 000 for Freedom of Speech

A Florida state biologist received a payment of $485, 000 after she was dismissed from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for posting criticism on social media. The settlement covered legal fees of $210, 000 and was based on her First Amendment right as a government employee. The case

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New Dawn in Hungary: A Crowd‑Led Turnaround

On a bright Saturday morning, people poured into the square before Hungary’s Parliament. The same spot had once seen protests against Soviet rule and later, a government change in 2006. This time, it became the stage for Peter Magyar’s inauguration, symbolizing a shift after 16 years of tight‑contro

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May 29 2026FINANCE

Netflix Stock: A Mixed Picture in a Competitive Market

Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, offers streaming to more than 190 countries through its own shows, licensed titles, games and live events. Its market value of roughly $368 billion places it in the mega‑cap group, giving the firm room to grow advertising, gaming and cloud services while expa

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May 29 2026ART

Art Contest Open for South Carolina Creatives

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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May 29 2026FINANCE

Gold stays the favorite reserve over crypto

Central banks keep choosing gold instead of digital money because it has shown steadiness for thousands of years. Gold survived wars, financial crashes and currency collapses, so it feels safe to hold. The United States owns more than 8, 000 metric tons of gold, half of which is at Fort Knox. Whe

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Managing Supplies in Small German Doctor Offices

Doctor offices that work alone or with a few partners face unique buying challenges. Because they order far fewer items than hospitals, they miss out on bulk discounts and often deal with many different suppliers. This makes keeping supplies steady, running smooth, and staying on budget harder

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May 29 2026FINANCE

IDP Education Shares Take a Hit: New Sell Recommendation

Macquarie’s latest review signals caution for IDP Education Ltd. , moving the stock from a neutral stance to a Sell. The brokerage now suggests investors sell shares, citing concerns that the company’s growth may stall. They set a lower target price of A$2. 35, down from the previous average estimat

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May 29 2026SCIENCE

New materials could power clean energy without rare metals

The push for cleaner energy often hits a roadblock: the metals that make it possible are rare and expensive. Platinum, iridium, and ruthenium do their jobs well in hydrogen reactions, oxygen work, and battery chemistry, but they cost too much and don't last long enough for mass use. A different path

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May 29 2026CRIME

Bar loses alcohol and live music rights after safety failures

A Hampton restaurant just lost its ability to host live shows or serve drinks after a string of safety problems. City leaders decided to pull its special permit following a shooting in the parking lot and two fights inside the building in recent weeks. The first problem happened early one Saturday

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Infy steps up with AI at tennis big show

Infosys just locked arms with Roland-Garros for another eight years, promising to roll out AI gadgets for fans and insiders alike when the tournament returns in 2026. The tech giant—headquartered in Bengaluru—is betting big on turning a 19th-century clay-court classic into a 21st-century data playgr

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