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May 29 2026POLITICS

China’s Quiet Role at Singapore Defence Talk Misses Chance, Australian Minister Says

Australia’s defence chief said China’s limited participation in the Shangri‑La Dialogue was a lost opportunity for strategic dialogue. He argued that many countries need clear reassurance from Beijing about its intentions. The event is the biggest defence gathering in Asia, and leaders expect to sha

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May 29 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Upset? Fighter Plans to Counter Predictable Moves

A new fight card is set for June 14, and a manager is already claiming that his fighter will surprise everyone. He says the match could be historic, just like past champions have made headlines. The manager’s confidence comes from years of watching top athletes reach milestones. The fighter he supp

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Japan Banks Get Early AI Tool to Fight Cyber Threats

OpenAI has handed a new version of its GPT‑5. 5 model to several Japanese banks, according to the finance minister after a talk with the company’s chief strategy officer. The move is aimed at helping banks spot and stop cyber attacks that could exploit the advanced coding abilities of modern AI.

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

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

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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May 29 2026POLITICS

Colorado Schools Get a Boost, But Some Districts Lose Out

Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding

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May 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking the Wall: How a Banker‑Actor Rewrote His Own Story

Ken Leung’s role as Eric in HBO’s “Industry” shows a man stepping into a world that feels foreign. The show follows a group of young outsiders—different races, backgrounds and ambitions—trying to survive in London’s elite finance scene. Leung explains that he had to claim ownership of the character

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May 29 2026RELIGION

Summer Faith‑Fueled Events Line Up in Baton Rouge

The Fourth District Missionary Baptist Association is set to hold its yearly Christian Education Congress from June 8‑11. The gathering will explore a “Generational Blueprint for Christian Education, ” drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 4:10. Worship will kick off at six in the evening on Monday,

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race Shakes Up GOP Dynamics

The recent Texas primary has thrown a wrench into the Republican Party’s plans for the upcoming Senate election. 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 been marked by co

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May 29 2026POLITICS

Danger in Donetsk: Drone Strike Hits Workers

Denis Pushilin, the head of Russia‑installed Donetsk region, shared news on Telegram that a Ukrainian drone attack claimed three lives and injured another in the town of Vuhlehirsk, north of Donetsk. The victims were part of a water‑repair crew traveling in a car when the drones struck. Pushilin al

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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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