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May 29 2026POLITICS

Iceland Takes a Step Toward the EU with a Public Vote

A small country with big decisions. Iceland’s parliament recently approved a plan to ask its people in August whether the nation should restart talks to join the European Union. This vote isn’t just about yes or no—it’s a two-step process where the first referendum could lead to years of negotiation

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

Helping Small Outdoor Businesses Grow in New Mexico

New Mexico’s small outdoor recreation businesses are getting a fresh boost. A group that supports these businesses has rebranded and is back with a new leader. The alliance, now called the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Business Alliance (NMORBA), once had over 100 members but lost momentum in recent

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May 29 2026CRYPTO

New crypto tool aims to reshape how exchanges work

A company called Bitwise is pushing Hyperliquid as the next big piece of financial tech. They launched two ETFs that give investors access to Hyperliquid, a platform that lets people trade futures, predict markets, and swap tokens without traditional middlemen. Bitwise doesn’t just hold these ETFs l

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

AI in Finance: Why Smart Teams Use It Wisely

Smart finance teams aren't rushing to rely solely on AI because the hype doesn’t match reality. While AI excels at spotting trends and crunching numbers, it struggles with the deeper work of building financial models—the kind that explain why a business actually works. Most AI tools today can foreca

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May 29 2026LIFESTYLE

Best ways to keep kids busy and energized this summer

Summer has kicked off, and parents everywhere are scrambling for fresh ideas to keep their kids moving, munching, and learning. One go-to source suggests mixing playtime, snacks, and stories into a simple three-part plan. But is this really the only way to make the season count—or just one polished

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May 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Lightweight Laptop That Keeps Up with Your Busy Routine

Life today means juggling work, travel, and endless small tasks. Whether you're hopping between meetings or trying to finish a project on a cramped airplane seat, a good laptop needs to match your pace. The Dell XPS 14 steps into that role as a slim, fast machine designed for people who don’t have t

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May 29 2026POLITICS

New York Adds Tax on Luxury Second Homes

New York recently passed a budget that introduces a new tax on high-end second homes in New York City. The move aims to raise $500 million per year for the city, which is struggling with budget shortfalls. The tax targets luxury properties worth over $5 million, with rates increasing based on value.

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Protecting Boston from mpox: why the rise in cases matters

Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar

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May 29 2026HEALTH

Kid gets sick after eating at a kebab shop

A three-year-old girl from Orange County ended up in the hospital for nearly three weeks after eating beef from a local kebab shop. Her family shared part of their meal with her, and within a day she had bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and severe pain. Doctors later found she had acute kidney failure, a

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May 29 2026POLITICS

US and Iran agree on 60-day truce plan, but final call rests with Trump

After months of back-and-forth, the United States and Iran have quietly worked out a plan to pause their ongoing tensions for two full months. But don’t expect the guns to go silent just yet. A key catch still stands in the way: the final thumbs-up from the U. S. President. According to someone who

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