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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Questions Marvel’s Decision to Cancel ‘Wonder Man’

Sarah Olivella August 21, 2026

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Wonder Man experience has taken an unexpected turn after Disney announced that Marvel’s comedy series would not return for a second season, just weeks after the actor received an Emmy nomination for his leading performance. Abdul-Mateen II says he still does not fully understand why the series was canceled. However, he believes the decision should be viewed alongside Marvel’s broader history with projects led by Black creatives. “When

Freedom 250 Grand Prix Brings IndyCar Racing to Washington, D.C.’s National Mall

Sarah Olivella August 21, 2026

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is set to transform the heart of Washington, D.C., into a temporary IndyCar racing circuit this weekend. It will bring high-speed open-wheel

Federal Agents Seize Eric Swalwell’s Devices in Sexual Misconduct Investigation

SMGN Publishing August 21, 2026

Federal agents reportedly seized electronic devices belonging to former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home. This was part of an ongoing Eric Swalwell investigation into

Three Things to Know About the $40 Trillion Federal Debt

Felipe Cardona August 20, 2026

Washington — The $40 trillion federal debt has reached a level that is difficult to ignore. The U.S. government now carries more than $40 trillion

Experts Question Census Bureau Report on Noncitizen Voting Promoted by Trump

Sarah Olivella August 20, 2026

A new Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting is drawing criticism from election and data experts. This comes after President Donald Trump cited its preliminary findings to

The Epic Hiking Trail Through One of Europe’s Last Great Wildernesses

Felipe Cardona August 20, 2026

Vusanje, Montenegro — The Peaks of the Balkans trail is a 192-kilometer circular hiking route through the mountains of Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. It follows

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tests a Weakened U.S. Health System

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2026

The record-setting cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States is exposing weaknesses across the country’s food safety system. Local health departments, federal agencies and laboratories struggle

15 States Still Allow Corporal Punishment in Schools: Where It Remains Legal and Why

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2026

Corporal punishment in schools remains legal in 15 U.S. states, despite decades of debate over whether physical discipline has a place in modern education. The practice

Maryland Privacy Advocates Urge Investigation Into Data Brokers Over Location Tracking

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2026

Privacy and civil rights advocates are calling on Maryland officials to investigate Maryland data brokers accused of collecting, processing and selling residents’ personal and geolocation information to

Kennedy Center Delays Trump’s Name Addition Until September 8 Amid Legal Dispute

Sarah Olivella August 20, 2026

The Kennedy Center Trump’s name dispute is continuing in federal court after the performing arts complex said it will not attempt to add President Donald Trump’s name

Americans Have More Money — and They’re Becoming More Selective About Where They Spend It

Felipe Cardona August 19, 2026

New York — Americans have more money to spend, but that does not mean they are willing to spend it everywhere. A widening group of

Javier Cárdenas-Moreno Congratulates Víctor “Ito” Bisonó on His Appointment as Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2026

Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Dominican Republic — Javier Cárdenas-Moreno, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment, extends his congratulations to Víctor “Ito” Bisonó following his appointment