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Manhattan Luxury Housing Market Holds Firm as Wealthy Buyers Look Beyond New Property Tax

Felipe Cardona July 3, 2026

The Manhattan luxury housing market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite the introduction of New York City’s new surcharge on qualifying second homes. Although the policy sparked concerns that wealthy buyers might redirect their investments elsewhere, activity in the premium residential sector has remained steady. Tight inventory, strong financial markets and continued demand for trophy properties are helping sustain one of the world’s most closely watched luxury real estate markets. Recent policy

House Democrats Question Freedom 250’s Role in America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Sarah Olivella July 3, 2026

The Freedom 250 controversy has become a prominent political issue as preparations continue for celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. House Democrats

Iran Organizes Days of National Mourning Following Supreme Leader’s Death

Felipe Cardona July 3, 2026

The Iran Supreme Leader funeral is expected to become one of the largest public events in the country’s modern history. Authorities are preparing several days of official

The Filibuster Battle: Why Donald Trump Wants to End the Senate Tradition and the Nuclear Implications

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

The long-standing Senate custom known as the filibuster—an informal term for any maneuver designed to block or delay legislative action—has long been the bane of

Comet 3I/ATLAS: Interstellar Visitor Completes Perihelion, Offering Unique Glimpses Into Cosmic Origins

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

The enigmatic interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, an object confirmed to have originated from a star system beyond our own, recently reached its perihelion—the point of its

Judge Orders SNAP Plan: Trump Administration Must Outline Strategy for Food Benefits Amid Suspension Crisis

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

A federal court has issued a critical mandate to the Trump administration, ordering the executive branch to develop a concrete plan for the future of

The Scottish Gothic: How Scotland’s History and Scenery Shaped the Enduring Legend of Frankenstein

SMGN Publishing October 31, 2025

The deep connection between Mary Shelley’s seminal 1818 novel, Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus, and Scotland is often overlooked in its countless screen adaptations, yet