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Apple vs Musk: The App Store Fairness Debate

SMGN Publishing August 13, 2025

The Disagreement Over App Store Practices A new dispute between Apple and entrepreneur Elon Musk has sparked global discussion about how competitive the App Store really is. Musk claims Apple’s policies make it harder for certain applications to succeed, particularly in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence. The disagreement intensified

US Inflation Steady in July as Trump Tariffs Drive Price Increases

SMGN Publishing August 12, 2025

US Inflation Holds Steady but Tariff Impact Grows In July 2025, US inflation remained at an annual rate of 2.7%, with consumer prices rising 0.2% from June. Falling gasoline prices helped keep overall inflation in check, but the effects of recently expanded tariffs are starting to ripple through the economy.

US Secures 15% of Nvidia H20 Chip Sales to China

SMGN Publishing August 11, 2025

US Takes 15% Cut of Nvidia H20 Chip Sales to China In a move that marks a turning point in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will claim 15% of Nvidia’s revenue from sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China. This decision represents

AI Is Driving HR and IT Departments to Merge

SMGN Publishing August 8, 2025

Why Companies Are Merging HR and IT In today’s digital workplace, the boundaries between departments are rapidly fading. One of the most notable trends is the merging of HR and IT departments, driven largely by the growing impact of artificial intelligence. As technology reshapes how work gets done, forward-thinking companies

Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Reshape Global Trade

SMGN Publishing August 7, 2025

Trump’s Global Tariffs Redraw the Landscape of International Trade President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff expansion has officially taken effect, targeting imports from over 90 countries in a sweeping effort to realign U.S. trade policy. The move marks one of the most aggressive uses of protectionist tools in modern U.S. history,

Trump’s 50% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Imports

SMGN Publishing August 6, 2025

Trump Targets Indian Trade Over Russian Oil Purchases In a bold trade move, President Trump has signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Indian imports to an unprecedented 50%, citing India’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The decision is set to take effect on August

Trump’s 2025 Tariffs on Russia: Global Economic Risks

SMGN Publishing August 5, 2025

How U.S. Secondary Tariffs on Russian Trade Partners Could Reshape Global Markets Former President Donald Trump has proposed sweeping secondary tariffs that would apply to any country continuing to trade with Russia, should Moscow fail to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine by August 8, 2025. These tariffs, set at

Trump’s 2025 Tariffs: Economic Impact and Global Trade Risks

SMGN Publishing August 4, 2025

U.S. Economy Feels the Pressure of New Tariffs As President Trump implements sweeping new tariffs in 2025, the U.S. economy is beginning to show signs of strain. Initially delayed or partially applied, the full effect is now materializing. Inflation is rising, with both the Consumer Price Index and the Personal

US-Canada Trade Talks Stall Amid Tariff Disputes

SMGN Publishing August 1, 2025

Tensions between the United States and Canada continue to simmer as a self-imposed deadline for a revised trade agreement has passed with no resolution. Amid rising tariffs, domestic political pressure, and economic uncertainty, businesses and policymakers alike are questioning what comes next for the deeply integrated North American market. Rising

Leaders Honored for Commitment to Economic Freedom at Miami Event

SMGN Publishing August 1, 2025

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves recognized at the Champion of Freedom Dinner Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves received the Champion of Freedom award last Friday during a ceremony held in Miami, hosted by the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU). The recognition was part of

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$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned

Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered on obsession, ambition, and spectacle. Set against the unlikely competitive world of professional table tennis, the film transforms an underrecognized sport into a dramatic battleground

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech