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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 17 2026LIFESTYLE

Top Georgia Towns for Active Seniors

Georgia has many spots where older adults can stay busy and healthy. One town near the mountains offers a lake and a historic downtown where walkers can enjoy simple Southern meals. Another community close to a lake invites seniors to fish or stroll along its shoreline, and also has an undergr

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May 16 2026OPINION

Youth Voices Unite: A Call to Action for Safety and Support

Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl

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May 16 2026WEATHER

New York prepares for quick weather flip

Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senator’s cash advantage in Texas runoff sparks debate

Texas voters are about to see a flood of campaign ads as Senator John Cornyn tries to hold onto his Senate seat against a surprising challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn’s team recently reported raising $4. 3 million, giving him a big financial lead going into next week’s runoff vote.

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Stormy Winds, Heavy Rains and a Heat Spike Hit Staten Island

Staten Island will see a mix of strong breezes and wet weather this week. In the afternoon, gusts may reach 40 miles per hour across much of the area. That same day, a slow‑moving cold front will bring widespread showers and possible thunderstorms from the evening into Friday. The heaviest

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s Political Storm: What Abrams’ Subpoena Means for Fair Elections

Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance

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May 12 2026HEALTH

Staten Island trains workers to spot suicide and overdose risks at the same time

Staten Island is tackling two big problems—overdose deaths and suicide—by teaching frontline workers how to handle both at once. Around 300 people have already gone through a six-part training that mixes mental health and drug-use screening. The idea is to catch warning signs early, whether someone

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

New Tablet Tech at Texas Roadhouse: A Smooth Shift, Not a Rush

Texas Roadhouse has started using handheld tablets at some of its restaurants, letting servers take orders right at the table. The move was announced during the company’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call, which also highlighted a solid financial performance that lifted the stock by 12%. The chain is

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May 10 2026CRIME

Texas Shuts Down Fake Dallas School Claiming Islamic STEM Degrees

Texas has just pulled the plug on a Dallas-area school operating under a misleading name. The place called itself the Texas American Muslim University at Dallas, promising degrees in tech fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. But here’s the catch: it never had state approval to hand

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