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Sydney Rings in 2026 With Fireworks and Heightened Security

Felipe Cardona December 31, 2025

Sydney entered 2026 under the glow of its world-famous fireworks. The city blended celebration with remembrance, emphasizing peace, unity, and public safety. This followed the deadly Bondi Beach attack that shook Australia in December. The annual New Year’s Eve event is one of the most watched celebrations globally. It unfolded amid heightened security and symbolic gestures aimed at reinforcing social cohesion in a moment of national grief. The Sydney Harbour

US Stock Market Ends 2025 Strong After a Volatile Year

Felipe Cardona December 31, 2025

The US stock market is closing 2025 on a notably strong footing after one of the most turbulent years investors have faced in more than

Cristela Alonzo Reflects on Border Fear and ICE Impact in New Netflix Special

Sarah Olivella December 30, 2025

Cristela Alonzo, a Mexican American comedian and actress, has connected her early life experiences near the US–Mexico border with the renewed visibility of immigration enforcement

Two Decades After 7/7: London Honors Victims with Unity

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

A Day of Reflection and Resilience Twenty years after the devastating 7/7 attacks, London gathered to remember the 52 lives lost in the coordinated bombings

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

What’s in a Fry? Debunking the Seed Oil Health Scare

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

Controversy Simmers in the Kitchen Seed oils have become a controversial topic among wellness circles and nutrition skeptics. Accusations that oils like canola, soybean, and

How a Cultural Campaign Revived the Hollywood Sign

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

A symbol with unexpected longevity Perched atop Mount Lee, the Hollywood sign has become a cultural icon of the American entertainment industry. However, it was

Global Shifts: What the Dollar’s Decline Could Signal About U.S. Economic Might

SMGN Publishing July 7, 2025

The Symbolic Fall of the Greenback There are few images more closely tied to American economic supremacy than the U.S. dollar. But today, that image

Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Streaming in a Post-Pandemic World

SMGN Publishing July 6, 2025

Emotional Fracture: A Global Symptom The COVID-19 pandemic not only reshaped daily life but also deeply impacted global mental health. Psychological disorders were already rising

Catastrophic Floods in Texas Leave 27 Dead and Dozens Missing as Search Intensifies for Missing Campers

SMGN Publishing July 5, 2025

Torrential Rains Devastate Kerr County and Submerge Summer Camp With Hundreds of Children Unrelenting flash floods tore through south-central Texas early Friday, killing at least

Celebrations, Protests and Record Travel: July Fourth 2025 Reflects a Divided America

SMGN Publishing July 4, 2025

Festivities meet political demonstrations and immigration fears This Independence Day, Americans are participating in a wide variety of events that reflect the complex mood of

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