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Paramount Tops $108 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix Walks Away

Sarah Olivella February 27, 2026

Paramount has emerged as the leading contender in the high-stakes battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery, after the company’s board determined that a sweetened $108 billion offer surpassed Netflix’s earlier $83 billion agreement. The decision signals a dramatic shift in one of the largest media consolidation efforts in recent years and sets up a prolonged regulatory review in the United States and abroad. Netflix confirmed it would not attempt

Nasdaq and S&P Face Sharp Monthly Decline

Felipe Cardona February 27, 2026

Technology stocks are no longer driving the US market with the same force that defined the past several years. After an extended rally fueled by

Pentagon Threatens to Blacklist Anthropic Over AI Safeguards Dispute

SMGN Publishing February 27, 2026

The United States Department of Defense is heading toward a high-stakes confrontation with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic after the company declined to modify safety restrictions

Canada Cuts Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Major Trade Shift

Felipe Cardona January 16, 2026

Canada has agreed to significantly reduce its tariff barrier on Chinese electric vehicles, marking a notable shift in trade policy as Ottawa seeks to rebalance

Virginia Elects Its First Woman Governor as Abigail Spanberger Prepares to Take Office

Sarah Olivella January 16, 2026

Virginia is preparing for a political transition that reshapes the state’s modern history as Abigail Spanberger prepares to assume office as the 75th governor and

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.