ECONOMIC

May 23 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Leadership Shake-Up: What Happens Next?

Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Foods, Healthy Liver: How Carrots and Apples Can Help

A recent study looked at the link between eating foods high in provitamin‑A carotenoids—like carrots, sweet potatoes and oranges—and the risk of a liver condition called metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Exa

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Syria joins G7 talks: what’s behind the invite?

Next month, Syria will take a seat at the G7 table in France. President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to attend the June summit in Évian-les-Bains, marking the country’s first appearance at the yearly gathering since it began in 1975. The invitation was handed personally to Syria’s finance minister du

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May 22 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rich countries keep climate funding promises, but the next challenge is even bigger

For three years straight, wealthy nations have met their $100 billion annual pledge to help poorer countries fight climate change. In 2024, they sent $136. 7 billion—up from $115. 9 billion in 2022. But now, they’re facing an even tougher goal: raising $300 billion every year by 2035. That’s a massi

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Texas governor pushes business-friendly pitch as elections near

As Texas prepares for midterm elections, the state's governor recently took center stage at a banking conference in Dallas to highlight his economic strategy. Speaking to a room full of financial leaders, he emphasized Texas' growing appeal to big businesses, contrasting it with what he described as

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May 21 2026POLITICS

New Direction: Valencia Promises Stronger Security and Economic Growth

Paloma Valencia, a 48‑year‑old candidate from the Democratic Center party, announced that she would abandon Colombia’s current “total peace” policy if elected president. She said a new era of security would start under her leadership, and she plans to reactivate arrest warrants against armed groups.

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May 20 2026CRYPTO

Staking 101: How PoS Keeps Crypto Safe and Yields Money

Proof of stake is all about putting money on the line to help a blockchain stay running. A person puts tokens into a special contract and, if enough of them are locked, they get to run a validator node. On Ethereum that means staking 32 ETH by yourself; other chains may let you join a pool or delega

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Growth, Green or Both? EU Citizens Take a Stand

A recent survey asked people in 13 European nations whether money matters or the planet comes first. The results showed that about six out of ten adults say growth is a must for a healthy society. Most of those supporters see growth as only moderate, not extreme. A smaller group – less than

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Austin’s Big Plan Falls Short on Business Growth

Austin’s next big development plan, set to be approved soon, promises big changes for the city. But so far, it’s mostly just words. The city talks about improving life here, yet the main focus seems to be on parks, trails, and housing—not business. Sure, some projects like new trails and a medical r

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Power Plants Face a Costly Gamble: Gas or the Future?

Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from

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