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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 Iran, using a 25% levy as an illustrative benchmark while leaving final rates unspecified. The order reinforces Washington’s position that

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

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week,

2026 Oscar Nominations: How “Sinners” Made History and Reshaped the Race

Sarah Olivella January 22, 2026

The announcement of the 2026 Oscar nominations has triggered an intense seven-week conversation about the state of contemporary cinema, artistic ambition, and the evolving priorities

Swing Voters Question ICE Tactics After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

SMGN Publishing January 22, 2026

Swing voters who helped return President Donald Trump to the White House in 2024 are beginning to voice growing unease about the conduct of Immigration

Tens of Millions Brace for Massive US Winter Storm

SMGN Publishing January 22, 2026

A vast and dangerous winter storm system is sweeping across the United States, placing tens of millions of Americans under winter storm and extreme cold

Minnesota Church Protest Arrests Escalate as Judge Dismisses Charges Against Journalist

Sarah Olivella January 22, 2026

Federal and local authorities have arrested three people connected to an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church, as a

Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for $5B Over Debanking Claims

Felipe Cardona January 22, 2026

President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion civil lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive Jamie Dimon, alleging that the nation’s largest bank

Heart Disease Deaths Decline

SMGN Publishing January 22, 2026

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death, yet recent data indicates a meaningful shift in long-term trends. After years of elevated mortality

Trump Launches Board of Peace at Davos

Felipe Cardona January 22, 2026

President Trump signed the founding charter of the proposed Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos, formally introducing a new international mechanism

House Oversight Panel Votes to Hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in Contempt

SMGN Publishing January 21, 2026

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in criminal contempt of Congress, escalating

Sundance Film Festival Bids Farewell to Park City Ahead of Move to Boulder

Sarah Olivella January 21, 2026

The Sundance Film Festival is opening its final edition in Park City, Utah, marking the end of an era for the world’s most influential independent