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Former Palantir employees raise concerns over company’s government contracts on immigration

SMGN Publishing May 6, 2025

Thirteen former employees of data analytics firm Palantir have publicly expressed concerns over the company’s recent collaborations with the U.S. government, specifically with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their comments follow a $30 million agreement between Palantir and ICE to provide tools enabling near real-time monitoring of migrant movements within

Soviet probe launched in 1972 expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere soon

SMGN Publishing May 5, 2025

A Soviet spacecraft named Kosmos 482, originally launched in 1972 with the goal of reaching Venus, is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend after spending over 50 years in low Earth orbit. Due to an engine malfunction shortly after launch, the spacecraft failed to leave Earth’s orbit and has

Scientists and organizations work to preserve public scientific data amid potential removals

SMGN Publishing April 23, 2025

Scientists and organizations are actively working to back up and archive publicly accessible scientific data from U.S. government websites that may be removed. The affected data covers areas such as public health, environmental monitoring, climate change, and extreme weather, with some datasets representing decades of federally funded research. In response

U.S. reconsiders space-based missile defense system proposed by Trump

SMGN Publishing April 22, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to reassess the country’s missile defense capabilities. The proposed initiative, referred to as “Golden Dome,” envisions a network of interceptors potentially based in space, marking a significant escalation in complexity and cost compared to current systems. Unlike Israel’s “Iron Dome,” which is

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US Pledges $1 Billion Security Package as Colombia’s New President Takes Office

Felipe Cardona August 8, 2026

The United States is moving quickly to deepen its relationship with Colombia’s new government, pledging a $1 billion security package as President Abelardo de la Espriella takes office and signals a sharp break from the policies of his predecessor, Gustavo Petro. The announcement places security, organized crime and migration at

Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Office as Colombia’s President with Tougher Anti-Drug Agenda

Sarah Olivella August 8, 2026

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Abelardo de la Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s new president, promising a tougher approach to security and the fight against drug trafficking organizations operating across the country. The new president, who has been described as an ally of the Donald Trump administration, has outlined an aggressive security strategy

American Airlines Shifts Elite Upgrade Strategy on Premium Domestic Routes

Felipe Cardona August 6, 2026

American Airlines is changing one of the long-standing benefits enjoyed by its most loyal travelers, reducing the number of complimentary business class upgrades available on several high-demand domestic routes. Beginning later this month, elite members flying on select transcontinental and Hawaii services will generally receive complimentary upgrades to Premium Economy