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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,

Novo Nordisk Shares Jump After Strong Wegovy Pill Launch

SMGN Publishing January 16, 2026

Novo Nordisk shares moved higher after early U.S. prescription figures signaled a stronger-than-expected market entry for its oral Wegovy obesity treatment, reinforcing investor confidence in

Goldman Sachs Profit Jumps on Strong Trading

Felipe Cardona January 15, 2026

Goldman Sachs delivered a stronger-than-expected profit performance, underscoring the resilience of its Wall Street–focused business model as trading activity and asset and wealth management outpaced

FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home Raises Press Freedom Concerns

Sarah Olivella January 15, 2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation carried out a court-authorized search of the Virginia home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a broader investigation

Senate Republicans Block War Powers Resolution on Venezuela, Cementing Trump’s Military Authority

SMGN Publishing January 15, 2026

Senate Republicans in Washington successfully blocked a high-profile war powers resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to secure explicit authorization from Congress before launching any

European Troops Deploy to Greenland

Felipe Cardona January 15, 2026

European military forces have begun deploying to Greenland, marking a significant escalation in security coordination across the Arctic region. Units from France, Germany, Norway and

NASA Crew-11 Returns to Earth Early After First Medical Evacuation From the ISS

Sarah Olivella January 15, 2026

NASA’s Crew-11 mission concluded earlier than planned after a medical situation aboard the International Space Station required the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting laboratory.

Standing on One Leg Emerges as a Powerful Health Indicator

SMGN Publishing January 15, 2026

Standing on one leg may appear trivial, yet medical research increasingly identifies it as a revealing indicator of how the body and brain age together.

Trump Administration Reinstates $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants After Nationwide Turmoil

SMGN Publishing January 15, 2026

The Trump administration moved to restore approximately $2 billion in federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs after a sudden decision to terminate

Denmark Pushes Back as U.S. Pressure on Greenland Reshapes Arctic Security Debate

Felipe Cardona January 14, 2026

Denmark has confirmed a deep and ongoing disagreement with the United States over Greenland, reinforcing its position that the Arctic territory is not negotiable despite