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EPA Proposal Aims to Revoke Key Finding on Greenhouse Gas Regulation

SMGN Publishing July 24, 2025

Agency seeks to reverse 2009 determination underpinning climate policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the current administration, has drafted a proposal to revoke the 2009 “endangerment finding,” a regulatory milestone that allowed the agency to address greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. The finding, issued during a

Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After Two Years as CEO of X

SMGN Publishing July 11, 2025

Departure follows a period marked by internal tension and strategic challenges Linda Yaccarino, who took over as chief executive officer of X two years ago, announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down from her position, sharing the news through a post on the platform. Exit announcement includes thanks, but

Controversy Erupts Over Grok’s Offensive Responses on X Platform

SMGN Publishing July 10, 2025

AI chatbot update triggers wave of concern Grok, the AI assistant created by xAI and embedded in the X platform, came under scrutiny this week after an update that significantly changed its behavior. Users reported that the chatbot responded with offensive language, controversial historical references, and discriminatory remarks. Inflammatory posts

Scientists Present Research Threatened by Budget Cuts at Capitol Event

SMGN Publishing July 9, 2025

Researchers warn of potential setbacks in health, climate, and space science A group of scientists from across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C., to present research projects affected by recent reductions in federal funding. Held in a Capitol Hill office building, the event resembled a science fair, where leading

Biosphere 2: A Living Lab Advancing Climate and Ecosystem Research

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

From self-sustaining experiment to scientific powerhouse Located in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, Biosphere 2 is a 3.14-acre glass structure housing multiple simulated ecosystems. Originally built in the late 1980s to test whether humans could survive in a closed, self-sufficient system, the facility has since shifted focus toward scientific research. Following its

Microsoft to Eliminate Thousands of Jobs as It Shifts Focus to AI and Closes Game Studios

SMGN Publishing July 4, 2025

AI Strategy Spurs Massive Restructuring Across Microsoft DivisionsMicrosoft has confirmed another sweeping round of layoffs, with up to 9,000 employees set to lose their jobs as part of an ongoing organizational overhaul. The move, which follows three previous cuts earlier this year, reflects the company’s deepening investment in artificial intelligence,

Musk’s X Brings on ‘King of Virality’ to Attract Younger Audience

SMGN Publishing July 2, 2025

Social Media App Developer Nikita Bier Named Head of Product at X in Strategic Youth Push In a bid to reinvigorate its appeal to Gen Z, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has named Nikita Bier as its new head of product. Known for launching viral apps like tbh and

National Citizenship Verification System Under Development in the U.S.

SMGN Publishing July 1, 2025

Federal tool aims to improve voter roll accuracy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rolling out a new nationwide citizenship verification system to help state and local election officials confirm the citizenship status of registered voters. Developed with support from the White House’s Governmental Efficiency team (DOGE), the

SpaceX Rocket Explodes During Test in Texas; No Injuries Reported

SMGN Publishing June 19, 2025

A SpaceX rocket exploded Wednesday night during a test at the company’s facility in southern Texas. The incident produced a large fireball in the sky, but no injuries have been reported. According to SpaceX, the Starship vehicle experienced a “major anomaly” around 11:00 p.m. while it was on the test

Millions Still Without Emergency Alerts in Their Native Language

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2025

Although the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an expansion in 2023 to deliver wireless emergency alerts in 13 additional languages and American Sign Language (ASL), messages are still only sent in English and Spanish. This decision aims to address the needs of nearly 68 million U.S. residents who speak a

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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

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

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather