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U.S. and Israel Launch ‘Epic Fury’ Strikes on Iran as Trump Calls for Regime Change

SMGN Publishing February 28, 2026

The United States and Israel have launched a coordinated military operation against Iran, dramatically escalating tensions across the Middle East and raising concerns of a broader regional conflict. The offensive, named “Operation Epic Fury,” was announced by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the mission as a joint effort to dismantle what they characterized as an existential threat posed by Iran’s leadership and missile capabilities. In a recorded

Paramount Tops $108 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix Walks Away

Sarah Olivella February 27, 2026

Paramount has emerged as the leading contender in the high-stakes battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the company’s board determined that a sweetened

Nasdaq and S&P Face Sharp Monthly Decline

Felipe Cardona February 27, 2026

Technology stocks are no longer driving the US market with the same force that defined the past several years. After an extended rally fueled by

Pentagon Threatens to Blacklist Anthropic Over AI Safeguards Dispute

SMGN Publishing February 27, 2026

The United States Department of Defense is heading toward a high-stakes confrontation with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic after the company declined to modify safety restrictions

Katie Britt Emerges as Key Senate Dealmaker After Early Spotlight

Sarah Olivella February 27, 2026

Republican Sen. Katie Britt has undergone a notable political evolution in Washington, shifting from an early viral moment that drew national mockery to a growing role as

Why Iran Refuses to Capitulate on Nuclear Program

Felipe Cardona February 27, 2026

Iran’s leadership has made clear it will not “capitulate” under pressure over its nuclear activities, framing the dispute as a matter of sovereignty and national

Latinos Question Belonging as U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary

SMGN Publishing February 27, 2026

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, a milestone marking two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of

Ultra-Processed Foods and Gut Health

SMGN Publishing February 27, 2026

Inside the human digestive system lives a vast and dynamic ecosystem composed of trillions of microorganisms. This community—commonly referred to as the microbiome—plays a central

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify

Felipe Cardona February 26, 2026

U.S. and Iranian officials have convened in Geneva for a third round of indirect negotiations widely viewed as critical to preventing open conflict between the

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6%

Felipe Cardona February 26, 2026

U.S. mortgage rates have slipped below 6% for the first time in nearly two years, marking a significant psychological milestone for homebuyers and homeowners alike.

ICE Will Not Patrol Polling Places in Midterm Elections, DHS Official Says

SMGN Publishing February 26, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has assured state election officials that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will not be deployed to polling locations during this

Why California Farmers Are Supporting One of the Largest Solar Farms in the US

SMGN Publishing February 26, 2026

A massive solar farm project is gaining momentum in California’s Central Valley, with strong backing from farmers who are facing long-term water shortages and shifting