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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Review of Mark Kelly Over “Illegal Orders” Video

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted Pentagon efforts to discipline Senator Mark Kelly after the Arizona Democrat filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation over protected political speech. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Defense from proceeding with a review that could have led to a demotion in rank and a reduction in retirement pay for the former Navy Captain. The case centers on a

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights Reimagines Gothic Passion With Modern Excess

Sarah Olivella February 13, 2026

Emerald Fennell’s latest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights delivers spectacle, provocation and unapologetic emotional excess, but it also raises fresh questions about whether visual extravagance can replace

Ice Boating Boom on Chesapeake Bay as Deep Freeze Revives Winter Sport

Sarah Olivella February 13, 2026

A prolonged deep freeze across large portions of the United States has transformed sections of the Chesapeake Bay into a rare winter playground, triggering a

Virginia Supreme Court Clears April Redistricting Vote Amid Partisan Battle

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

The Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for an April 21 special election that could significantly reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the

AI Risk Looms Over Corporate Credit Markets

Felipe Cardona February 13, 2026

Financial markets have begun to reassess the consequences of artificial intelligence at a much deeper level. While equity investors initially focused on which technology companies

Merz Warns Global Order Has Collapsed

Felipe Cardona February 13, 2026

Germany’s chancellor has delivered a stark assessment of the global landscape, warning that the framework that once governed international relations has effectively fallen apart. Speaking

Music’s Lasting Power on the Brain

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

Music has a unique ability to shape the brain and body across every stage of life, from early learning to older age. In a bright

Tariff Bond Shortfall Hits Record $3.5 Billion

Felipe Cardona February 12, 2026

A record number of U.S. importers are struggling to meet federal financial guarantee requirements tied to tariff payments, leading to an unprecedented $3.5 billion shortfall

Senate Grills Top Immigration Officials as DHS Shutdown Deadline Nears

SMGN Publishing February 12, 2026

Top leaders from the federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement are appearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security as lawmakers race against time

Are the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Truly Sustainable?

Sarah Olivella February 12, 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy were envisioned as a global benchmark for sustainability, environmental responsibility, and climate-conscious development. Awarded to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo,

UK Economy Grows Just 0.1% in Q4

Felipe Cardona February 12, 2026

The United Kingdom recorded modest economic expansion in the final quarter of the year, with output rising by just 0.1%, according to preliminary estimates released

How Bad Bunny Made Puerto Rican Independence a Global Conversation

Sarah Olivella February 12, 2026

Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global pop star in the 21st century. Beyond chart-topping hits and record-breaking tours, the Puerto