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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 in gross federal debt, while rising interest costs are putting additional pressure on the federal budget. The debt has grown because the federal government has repeatedly spent more than it collects in revenue. Each annual deficit adds to the total. Over time, those deficits have

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

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

ABC and Disney Sue the FCC Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2026

ABC and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, have filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), accusing the agency of violating their

Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend Explores Grief, Love and Joy in a Stunning Musical Return

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2026

After years of anticipation, Phoebe Bridgers has officially returned with her new solo album, Lost Weekend, a 16-track project that combines emotional vulnerability, sophisticated songwriting

Moderna Cancer Vaccine Succeeds in Phase 3 Melanoma Trial

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2026

New York — A personalized Moderna cancer vaccine has met the main goals of a large Phase 3 trial in patients with high-risk melanoma. Moderna

Unitree Robotics Stock Soars 460% in Shanghai Debut, Putting Humanoid Robots in the Spotlight

Felipe Cardona August 19, 2026

Shanghai — Unitree Robotics made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai on Wednesday, with its shares closing 460% above their initial public offering price

Sunflower Stars and the Samish Indian Nation: A Partnership to Restore an Endangered Ocean Species

Sarah Olivella August 19, 2026

A remarkable conservation project in Washington state is bringing together marine scientists and the Samish Indian Nation to protect one of the Pacific Ocean’s most