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Brown University Reaches Federal Agreement to Restore Research Funding

SMGN Publishing July 31, 2025

University Recovers Grants and Ends Federal Investigations Brown University has reached an agreement with the federal government that reinstates numerous suspended grants and concludes investigations into alleged discriminatory practices. As part of the arrangement, the institution will contribute $50 million over ten years to workforce development organizations in Rhode Island.

Authorities Examine Fatal Midair Collision Near Washington, D.C.

SMGN Publishing July 30, 2025

NTSB Launches Key Hearing Following Deadliest U.S. Air Crash in Decades Six months after a midair collision between a regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of 67 people, the National Transportation Safety Board is beginning a three-day hearing to present

States Sue USDA Over Federal Request for SNAP Beneficiaries’ Personal Data

SMGN Publishing July 29, 2025

Legal challenge emerges over expanded collection of sensitive information from food assistance applicants A coalition of 21 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to a federal directive requiring states to hand over detailed personal data of Supplemental Nutrition

Minnesota to Require Mental Health Warnings on Social Media by 2026

SMGN Publishing July 28, 2025

State law aims to promote mindful social media usage Starting July 1, 2026, social media users in Minnesota will encounter a pop-up warning before logging in. This new state law mandates that platforms display messages informing users about the potential mental health risks of prolonged social media use. The legislation,

NASA Undergoes Workforce Reduction Through Federal Exit Program

SMGN Publishing July 27, 2025

Nearly 4,000 Employees Leave Agency as Part of Deferred Resignation Process Close to 4,000 employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have chosen to exit the agency through a deferred resignation initiative introduced by the current federal administration. This change represents a 20% reduction in the agency’s workforce,

Southwest Plane Executes Emergency Descent to Avoid Midair Collision

SMGN Publishing July 26, 2025

Flight dropped nearly 500 feet after traffic alert triggered warning A Southwest Airlines flight performed a sudden descent shortly after takeoff from California in response to an onboard alert warning pilots of another aircraft in the vicinity. Incident took place minutes after departure from Burbank Southwest Flight 1496 was en

Columbia Reaches $221 Million Settlement with Federal Government and Regains Funding Access

SMGN Publishing July 25, 2025

University to Pay Fine Over Three Years and Implement Measures Against Antisemitism Columbia University has reached a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government following investigations and extended negotiations. The agreement restores the university’s access to approximately $1.3 billion in previously frozen federal funds and includes a commitment to

States Increase Pressure on Cities to Expand Affordable Housing Options

SMGN Publishing July 24, 2025

Rising Prices and Shortages Push Homeownership Out of Reach Across Utah and much of the U.S., young families face growing barriers to homeownership. The state’s median home price has climbed above $500,000, leaving 87% of renters unable to afford to buy. This crisis is no longer limited to low-income earners;

USDA Tightens Rules on Foreign Research Collaborations to Safeguard Food Supply

SMGN Publishing July 23, 2025

New directives limit joint work with foreign nationals in agricultural science The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a set of directives aimed at enhancing security around agricultural research by placing restrictions on collaborations involving foreign nationals. The measures, issued in a memo earlier this month, require employees and

Coca-Cola to Launch New Drink Made with U.S. Cane Sugar

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

New product aims to offer a differentiated consumer experience Coca-Cola has announced it will introduce a new version of its flagship soda made with U.S.-produced cane sugar. The announcement was part of the company’s second-quarter earnings report and is intended to offer consumers an alternative to drinks sweetened with high-fructose

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Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

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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