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US Economy Sees Fastest Growth in Two Years

Felipe Cardona December 23, 2025

The US economy accelerated sharply during the third quarter, delivering its strongest expansion in two years, setting a promising stage for US economic growth by 2025. It outperformed most market expectations. Consumer demand proved resilient despite inflation pressures and a cooling labor market. Meanwhile, exports rebounded and public spending helped

States Challenge Trump Administration Over CFPB Funding Cuts

Felipe Cardona December 22, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has become the focal point of a major legal battle. This battle could significantly reshape consumer financial regulation in the United States. A coalition of state governments has filed a lawsuit seeking to block actions that would effectively strip the agency of its funding. They

Holiday Shopping Scams Rise as Fraud Targets Consumers

Felipe Cardona December 19, 2025

The holiday season has become one of the most profitable periods not only for retailers, but also for fraudsters. They exploit rushed decisions, digital shopping habits, and travel-related stress. As Americans spend billions of dollars on gifts, transportation, and seasonal experiences, scammers are adapting their tactics. These tactics blend seamlessly

US Inflation Cools in November as Affordability Pressures Persist

Felipe Cardona December 18, 2025

Inflation in the United States showed modest signs of cooling in November, yet the relief offered little comfort to millions of households facing persistent affordability pressures. Consumer prices rose 2.7% year over year, down from earlier peaks, while monthly increases remained steady at 0.2%. For many Americans, the numbers confirm

Warner Bros Backs Netflix Over $108B Paramount Bid

Felipe Cardona December 17, 2025

Warner Bros Discovery has formally aligned itself with Netflix, recommending that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4 billion takeover proposal in favor of a $72 billion agreement centered on film and streaming assets. The decision reflects a broader transformation reshaping the global entertainment industry, where streaming platforms increasingly determine valuation models,

The Warner Bros. Curse and Hollywood’s Endless Merger Wars

Felipe Cardona December 16, 2025

The name Warner Bros. carries enormous weight in global entertainment. For more than a century, the studio has shaped cinema, television, and popular culture, yet behind its creative success lies a recurring pattern of turbulent mergers and acquisitions that have repeatedly destabilized the company. This history matters today because Warner

US Tech Force Launches to Boost AI Talent and Modernize Federal Systems

Felipe Cardona December 15, 2025

The launch of the US government’s Tech Force marks a strategic push to transform how federal agencies recruit and retain artificial intelligence and technology professionals. It’s part of a broader plan to improve AI hiring as outlined by the US government Tech Force initiative. Designed as an early-career hiring and

AI-Personalized News Podcasts Are Reshaping Digital Journalism and Audience Trust

Felipe Cardona December 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how journalism is produced, distributed, and consumed. One of the most visible developments is the emergence of AI-personalized news podcasts, a format that combines algorithmic curation with on-demand audio. Rather than offering a single editorially defined program, these podcasts dynamically adapt to each listener. They

Creative Sector Raises Alarms Over $1B Disney–OpenAI Deal

Felipe Cardona December 12, 2025

Industry Unions Warn of Rising Anxiety Over AI Licensing Power Disney’s decision to enter a licensing agreement valued at $1 billion with OpenAI has intensified concerns among creative professionals. They see the deal as a defining moment for how artificial intelligence will interact with iconic intellectual property. The partnership allows

Wall Street Shifts Focus to AI Risks and Bond Market Pressures

Felipe Cardona December 11, 2025

AI Spending Scrutiny Intensifies as Investors Reevaluate Profitability Wall Street’s attention is rapidly shifting now that the Federal Reserve has paused its sequence of rate cuts. This pause is pushing investors to confront deeper concerns involving the sustainability of artificial intelligence investments and the long-term profitability of major technology companies.

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the