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Why New Year’s Resolutions Endure as a Global Tradition of Self-Improvement

SMGN Publishing December 31, 2025

Ancient Origins of New Year Commitments Historical records show that the act of making promises at the start of a new year predates the modern calendar by thousands of years. Early civilizations viewed the turning of the year as a moment charged with spiritual and social significance. In ancient Mesopotamia, seasonal festivals marked transitions in agricultural cycles, during which communities reaffirmed obligations and commitments essential to social stability. These early

Nick Shirley Daycare Fraud Claims Trigger Federal Funding Freeze in Minnes

SMGN Publishing December 31, 2025

Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old independent content creator, has become a central figure in a national debate after publishing a viral video alleging large-scale fraud among

New Species Discovered in 2025 Reveal Hidden Biodiversity

Sarah Olivella December 31, 2025

Scientists exploring Earth’s most remote ecosystems continue to uncover previously unknown life forms at a pace that underscores how much of the planet remains scientifically

10 Years After Mother Emanuel: Memory and Legacy

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

June 17 marks ten years since the tragic mass shooting at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. During a Wednesday evening

U.S. Weighs Expanding Travel Bans Over Security Fears

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

The U.S. government is weighing the possibility of expanding its travel restrictions to include up to 36 additional countries, potentially tripling the number of nations

Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B in New Opioid Settlement

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

A $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma has received unanimous approval from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The agreement

Federal Climate Website to Halt Updates Amid Staff Terminations

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2025

The federal website climate.gov, known for offering up-to-date information on weather patterns, drought conditions, agricultural practices, and greenhouse gas emissions, will no longer publish new

U.S. Denies Role in Israeli Strike on Iran but Signals Tougher Stance if No Deal Emerges

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

Washington urges restraint while making clear that new attacks could follow if Tehran rejects nuclear diplomacy Following a large-scale military operation by Israel targeting Iranian

CDC Vaccine Panel Restructured as Kennedy Replaces All Members With New Experts

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is Reshaping Spending Habits Amid Fewer Consumer Protections

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

BNPL services blur the line between innovation and financial risk, especially as regulations shift and affordability pressures rise Brittany Luse, like many consumers today, finds

Gala Triumph Marks Teatro Real’s Expanding Cultural Presence in the United States

SMGN Publishing June 6, 2025

Teatro Real’s New York Celebration Amplifies Its Global Artistic Vision Teatro Real’s III Gala at Carnegie Hall became a defining moment in the institution’s growing

Celine Song returns with “Materialists,” a film that examines love through the lens of financial and social expectations.

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

Following the critical acclaim of Past Lives, writer-director Celine Song shifts her focus to modern romantic dynamics in Materialists, a drama set in New York