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May 30 2026FINANCE

ServiceNow’s Price Tag Raises Questions

The cloud‑software firm ServiceNow is still seen as pricey, even after a recent $7. 75 billion purchase of security company Armis. The deal was financed with about $4 billion in new debt, which will raise interest costs and squeeze the company’s free‑cash‑flow margins. ServiceNow aims to hit $30 

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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 2026SPORTS

Three Climbers Lost on Alaska’s Highest Peak

A group of Latvian mountaineers faced a tragic accident on the world’s tallest North American summit, where three of them fell to their deaths near Denali Pass. The incident occurred during a week‑long expedition that began with seven climbers, but only four remained on the mountain after the fall.

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May 30 2026LIFESTYLE

New Beauty Spot in Pasadena Sparks a Shopping Frenzy

The first U. S. outlet of the South Korean beauty chain Olive Young has opened in Pasadena, and people lined up for days to get inside. Shoppers crossed from Colorado Boulevard to Green Street, staying overnight on the sidewalk in blankets and folding chairs. The store offers a wide range of K

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May 30 2026SPORTS

Catch the Fireflies on Saturday Night

The Columbia Fireflies are heading back to the local TV lineup this weekend, and fans in the Midlands can tune in without paying a dime. The broadcast comes from Palmetto Sports & Entertainment, which airs the games on free over‑the‑air channels. If you’re in the Charleston area, the next three game

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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 2026HEALTH

Effective Leaders in China’s Nursing World

In many hospitals, nurses now use evidence‑based practices to keep patients safe and care quality high. Yet the leaders who guide these nurses often lack clear direction, especially in China’s large and complex health system. Researchers set out to discover what skills a leader needs to push evid

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan’s Banks Get a New AI Cyber‑Shield

Japan’s top three banks will soon receive OpenAI’s newest cyber‑defence tool, GPT‑5. 5‑Cyber, through a special program that only lets verified defenders use it. The plan is part of Tokyo’s effort to treat advanced AI as a key national asset, not just a consumer gadget. Only institutions that

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May 30 2026HEALTH

A Little Touch of Magic

The writer once imagined a typewriter that could make what it typed happen. A line he wrote in 1987 about rainbows and roses in Dallas somehow came true, though not exactly as pictured. The story centers on a baby girl born in 1987 after her mother’s emergency surgery because of severe high blood

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