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New Jersey School Removes The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Sarah Olivella February 20, 2026

The South Orange–Maplewood School District in New Jersey has removed the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by <a href=”https://www.junotdiaz.com/” target=”_blank”>Junot Díaz</a> from an Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition class at Columbia High School, citing urgent mental health concerns among students. The decision follows a series of traumatic events affecting the suburban community located approximately 15 miles west of New York City, where multiple suicide

Trump Slams Supreme Court Tariff Ruling, Signals New Trade Strategy

SMGN Publishing February 20, 2026

Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that blocked his broad use of tariffs, calling the decision “deeply

Kentucky School Cellphone Ban Shows Mixed Results as Students Adapt to Phone-Free Classrooms

Sarah Olivella February 20, 2026

Across the United States, schools are tightening rules on smartphone use, and Kentucky has emerged as one of the states leading a major shift toward

Oil Prices at Risk as US Weighs Iran Strike

Felipe Cardona February 20, 2026

President Donald Trump is weighing whether the United States should launch a military strike against Iran, a nation that holds the world’s third-largest proven oil

Seedance AI Shakes Hollywood

Felipe Cardona February 20, 2026

A new artificial intelligence model developed by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is sending tremors through Hollywood. The tool, known as Seedance 2.0, can

Saliva Testing: A New Frontier in Disease Detection

SMGN Publishing February 20, 2026

The simple act of providing a saliva sample could soon play a much larger role in modern medicine. Researchers and clinicians are exploring how the

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrest Explained

Felipe Cardona February 19, 2026

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office represents a dramatic escalation in legal scrutiny surrounding the former royal. Authorities confirmed

SAVE America Act Revives Voting Debate Ahead of Midterms

SMGN Publishing February 19, 2026

The debate over U.S. election laws has intensified once again as Republicans revive a sweeping voting overhaul known as the SAVE America Act. The legislation,

Amazon Overtakes Walmart in Global Sales

Felipe Cardona February 19, 2026

Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the world’s largest company by annual sales, marking a historic shift in a rivalry that has defined modern

Urban Sketchers Turn Everyday City Scenes Into Global Art Movement

Sarah Olivella February 19, 2026

Urban sketchers around the world are redefining how people experience cities, turning ordinary sidewalks, train stations, and street corners into compelling works of art. What

HUD Immigration Housing Rule Could Displace Mixed-Status Families Nationwide

Sarah Olivella February 19, 2026

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reigniting a national debate over immigration and public housing by targeting

Akwasi Frimpong’s Olympic Leap

SMGN Publishing February 19, 2026

Akwasi Frimpong often describes skeleton in the simplest possible way: you sprint, dive onto what feels like a baking tray with blades, and hurtle headfirst