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May 18 2026POLITICS

Parishes Lose Push to Cut Inventory Taxes in Louisiana Primary

Louisiana voters turned down a plan that would have let local governments lower or eliminate taxes on business stock. The measure, called Amendment 4, was one of five items on the ballot and saw a strong majority vote against it. Official counts show that more than two‑thirds of participants said no

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Ritchie's Shift From Big Screen to Streaming

Guy Ritchie, once known for quick‑cut crime thrillers on the big screen, has found a new rhythm in television. In 2023 he returned to Arthur Conan Doyle’s world, co‑directing Prime Video’s “Young Sherlock, ” a fresh take on the famed detective. The series follows a youthful Holmes, played by Hero Fi

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Show Finds New Fans as Movies and Reboots Light the Way

Michael Mann has built a career that spans writing, producing and directing for more than sixty years. He began on the TV series Starsky & Hutch in the mid‑1970s and moved into films with his first feature, Thief, in 1981. His reputation grew with successes like Manhunter (1986), The Last of the

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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May 18 2026SCIENCE

Co‑Atom Design Turns Water into Hydrogen Peroxide Efficiently

Scientists have found a new way to make hydrogen peroxide directly from water using tiny metal atoms. The trick is to arrange the atoms in a special pattern before heating them up, so that when the metal (cobalt) sits next to three nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom it works best. This pattern is ca

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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 2026CRIME

Teenage gunmen caught after Austin shooting spree

Austin police announced that two teenagers were taken into custody following a series of gunfire incidents over the weekend. The first suspect, 15 years old, was apprehended after taking a firearm from a local shop. The second, 17, had an existing warrant for stealing a gun from the same establishme

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Move and the Money Fight Inside America

The president is stuck on two fronts. He wants to push hard against Iran, but his plan hurts the U. S. economy. Gas prices rise, inflation grows, and people worry about their wallets. These problems could hurt him in the upcoming mid‑term elections. A debate shows how this clash plays out. Two poli

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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 2026BUSINESS

Glass or Plastic? Why More Brands Are Swapping Containers

A quiet revolution is happening on store shelves. Premium brands are ditching plastic in favor of glass, not just to save the planet—but to sell more stuff. Data shows that 89% of high-end companies plan to make the switch by 2026. Why? Because glass screams “this is special” far louder than any lab

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