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Assumable Mortgages Surge in 2026 as Buyers Hunt Sub-3% Home Loans

SMGN Publishing February 15, 2026

Assumable mortgages gain attention amid high interest rates As mortgage rates remain elevated in 2026, a growing number of homebuyers are exploring a lesser-known financing strategy that could dramatically reduce borrowing costs: assumable mortgages. These loans allow buyers to take over an existing mortgage from a seller, including the original interest rate — often well below current market averages. For homeowners who purchased properties during the pandemic-era housing boom, mortgage

The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day: From Pagan Rituals to a Billion-Dollar Holiday

SMGN Publishing February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day is widely associated with romance, flowers, and declarations of love, but the holiday’s origins are far more complex — and far darker —

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Review of Mark Kelly Over “Illegal Orders” Video

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted Pentagon efforts to discipline Senator Mark Kelly after the Arizona Democrat filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation

Powell Calms Markets as Bonds Rally Amid Fiscal Unrest

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

Amid growing political and fiscal uncertainty, the bond market has remained unexpectedly resilient, sending a strong signal to policymakers. In a turbulent week dominated by

Western Outcry Over Gaza Aid Deaths

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

Foreign ministers from 25 Western countries—including the UK—have issued a strong statement denouncing what they called the “drip feeding” of humanitarian aid into Gaza. They

U.S. Government Releases Thousands of Documents on Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

Digitized records aim to shed new light on historic case The U.S. government has released thousands of newly digitized files connected to the 1968 assassination

UK Advances Three-Parent IVF to Prevent Mitochondrial Diseases

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

The United Kingdom has become the first country to legally implement three-parent IVF to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial diseases. So far, eight children have

Texas Lawmakers Focus on Disaster Preparedness as FEMA’s Role Remains Uncertain

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

Texas Lawmaker Special Legislative Session Opens with Flood Recovery on the Agenda Just weeks after deadly floods in the Texas Hill Country claimed more than

U.S. Coffee Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid New Tariffs on Brazilian Imports

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

50% Tariff Proposal Raises Concerns Among Small Roasters and Consumers A new trade measure proposed by former President Donald Trump to implement a 50% tariff

Red-Legged Frogs Return to California Thanks to AI and Cross-Border Conservation

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

A threatened species shows signs of recovery through joint efforts After decades of absence, the California red-legged frog has been heard again in the wild

AI Chat Tools Gain Popularity Among U.S. Teens but Face Growing Scrutiny

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

Digital companions are used for entertainment, advice, and emotional support A new national survey shows that nearly three-quarters of teenagers in the United States have

Stellantis Reports €300M Loss Amid Impact of U.S. Auto Tariffs

SMGN Publishing July 21, 2025

Stellantis, the global car manufacturer behind well-known brands like Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler, and Vauxhall, has disclosed that U.S. tariffs on imported automobiles have already resulted