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May 18 2026FINANCE

Investor Views on Two Big‑Name Food and Gaming Stocks

Texas Roadhouse has been a topic of discussion among market watchers, especially after a Citi analyst kept his recommendation steady at “Hold” on May 15. The company’s shares were trading around $178 when the note was released, a price that sits below the average target of $196 set by many analysts.

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Budget Carelessness Weakens Nations

A growing debt problem means a nation can no longer act on its promises. When politicians focus on short‑term popularity—cutting taxes or adding programs that the budget cannot support—they give up long‑term stability. Even if a state or country has big ideas, its future is cut short by the co

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Property Tax Plan Draws Strong Opposition From Voters

The latest budget from Australia’s centre‑left government has sparked a sharp backlash among the public, according to two influential polls. The government announced changes that would reduce tax breaks for property investors, aiming to level the playing field across generations. Critics argue

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Ancient doctor’s fight against gout: what a 2000-year-old book reveals

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, a doctor named Rufus from a town called Ephesus noticed something strange about certain patients. They would wake up with swollen, painful joints, especially in their feet. Today we call this gout, but back then it was just another mystery. A long time after Ruf

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May 18 2026HEALTH

When should women start mammograms? The confusing rules explained

Doctors don't agree on when women should start regular mammograms. Some say 40, others say 45 or 50. Even the frequency is debated—yearly or every two years? This confusion comes from guidelines that focus on women with average risk, not considering that breast cancer isn’t just one disease. About

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Power play in the Philippines: What happens next for Sara Duterte?

These days, the halls of power in the Philippines feel less like government offices and more like a stage set for a drama series. The country’s vice president, Sara Duterte, now faces an impeachment trial in the Senate—one that could reshape her future or end her political career. The trial isn’t ju

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Why the U. S. is suddenly eyeing Guyana's resources

While most eyes were on the Middle East, a small South American country quietly became a hotspot for global powers. Guyana sits on massive oil reserves found in the last ten years, making it a key player in today’s energy crisis. But oil isn’t the only resource drawing attention—bauxite, a mineral u

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May 18 2026OPINION

South Africa’s straying from its heroic past

South Africa used to be the world’s textbook example of fighting injustice. Today, it’s watching itself struggle with waves of hate aimed at people from elsewhere on the continent. Shops smashed, families hiding, and whole neighborhoods living in fear—all because some locals are blaming outsiders fo

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Peru's Election Body Faces Challenges Before June Vote

Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,

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May 18 2026EDUCATION

Why More Americans Know Their Government Today

Ten years back, only about 25% of U. S. adults could list the three branches of government. Now that number has jumped to 70%. The question isn’t why fewer people know this today—it’s why more people know it now compared to before. Over the last decade, civic education quietly became a quiet superpo

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