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New Louvre Heist Revives the Museum’s Long History of Thefts

SMGN Publishing October 21, 2025

A seven-minute operation exposes security vulnerabilities The Louvre Museum in Paris has been closed after a daring daylight robbery in which thieves stole priceless jewels. According to French authorities, two individuals used a lift mounted on a truck to enter the museum through a second-floor window leading to the Galerie

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter take on Waiting for Godot on Broadway

SMGN Publishing September 17, 2025

From film to stage: a long-lasting partnership Over three decades after starring together in the cult comedy Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are reuniting for a new artistic challenge. The two actors are performing in a fresh adaptation of Waiting for Godot, the renowned play

Senators urge Smithsonian to uphold independence amid political pressure

SMGN Publishing September 5, 2025

Lawmakers stress congressional oversight of the institution Four Democratic senators addressed a letter to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch, urging the organization to resist external influence that could compromise its mission and values. The letter, signed by Senators Alex Padilla (California), Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), Gary Peters (Michigan), and

Founders Museum sparks debate on history and artificial intelligence

SMGN Publishing September 3, 2025

A new exhibit in Washington for the semiquincentennial The Founders Museum, located inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House, has been inaugurated as part of the events leading up to the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. The initiative was developed by the White House Task Force

Stephen Nakagawa appointed as new dance programming director at the Kennedy Center

SMGN Publishing August 25, 2025

Leadership change in the dance department The Kennedy Center has appointed Stephen Nakagawa as its new director of dance programming, shortly after the dismissal of the department’s staff. Nakagawa, a choreographer and former dancer with The Washington Ballet, steps into the role during a significant transitional period for the institution.

Trump calls for broader review of U.S. museums

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2025

Expanding criticism beyond the Smithsonian Former President Donald Trump expanded his criticism of cultural institutions, moving beyond the Smithsonian Institution to include museums across the country. In a lengthy social media post, he described these spaces as holding onto what he views as “ideological narratives,” emphasizing his dissatisfaction with the

Parade Musical Opens at the Kennedy Center Amid Ongoing Debate on Antisemitism and History

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2025

Revisiting the Leo Frank Case on Stage The Tony Award-winning musical Parade ends its national tour in Washington with performances at the Kennedy Center. The production dramatizes the real-life case of Leo Frank, a Jewish man accused of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan in 1913 in Atlanta. The trial, conviction, and

U.S. Government Proposes Comprehensive Review of Eight Smithsonian Museums

SMGN Publishing August 13, 2025

Request for Internal Evaluation The White House has sent a letter to the Smithsonian Institution requesting a comprehensive internal review of eight museums, aiming to align their content with established cultural guidelines for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The communication, addressed to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, outlines a staged process

Albert Pike Statue Set to Be Reinstalled in Washington D.C. After 2020 Protests

SMGN Publishing August 5, 2025

National Park Service to restore monument under preservation laws The statue of Albert Pike, a Confederate general and Masonic leader, which was toppled and burned during demonstrations in June 2020, is set to be restored and returned to its original site in Washington D.C., according to the National Park Service

Proposed Legislation Seeks to Rename the Kennedy Center After Donald Trump

SMGN Publishing July 30, 2025

Republican bill aims to rebrand a major cultural institution in Washington, D.C. A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress proposes renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Titled the Make Entertainment Great Again Act, the legislation seeks to change the center’s name to the Donald J.

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As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability among women, affecting roughly one in five between the ages of 55 and 75 in the United States, according to data from the

Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115

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