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Puerto Rico Pauses as Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl Halftime History

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to witness a moment that transcended sports. The performance became a defining cultural event, reflecting Puerto Rico’s resilience, artistic influence, and

Takaichi’s Landslide Fuels Conservative Shift

Felipe Cardona February 9, 2026

Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party,

Massive Potomac River Sewage Leak Spurs Months-Long Repair and Public Health Concerns

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a

Disney–OpenAI Licensing Deal Expands AI Video Creation With Iconic Characters

Sarah Olivella December 11, 2025

AI Collaboration Opens New Creative Paths A multi-year licensing agreement between The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI will introduce an extensive catalog of beloved characters

Ancient Heat-Emitting Plants Used Infrared Signals to Attract Early Pollinators

Sarah Olivella December 11, 2025

Infrared Signals as One of the Earliest Pollination Tools Long before flowering plants created vibrant displays to attract visitors, certain ancient species were already developing

ACA Subsidy Stalemate Raises Pressure on Congress

SMGN Publishing December 11, 2025

As federal subsidies that lower premiums for Affordable Care Act plans approach their 2025 expiration date, a renewed policy battle in the Senate has left

Trump Addresses Inflation Concerns While Shifting Focus to Immigration

Sarah Olivella December 10, 2025

Trump Stresses Inflation Strategy During Pennsylvania Appearance While Turning Attention Toward Immigration During a visit to Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump centered his message

Judge Blocks National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles

SMGN Publishing December 10, 2025

Federal Judge Halts Continued Federal Control Over California National Guard A federal court ruling delivered in San Francisco has temporarily halted the Trump Administration’s decision

George Clooney Delivers a Poignant and Meta Performance in Jay Kelly

Sarah Olivella December 10, 2025

George Clooney Explores Aging, Fame, and Family Tensions in Netflix’s Melancholic Drama Jay Kelly As Netflix expands its slate of character-driven films, Jay Kelly emerges

California Warns of Rising Death Cap Mushroom Poisonings

SMGN Publishing December 10, 2025

Death Cap Poisonings Surge Across California During an Exceptionally Wet Season California officials are urging residents to avoid foraging for wild mushrooms after a surge

Fed Set for Another Rate Cut as Internal Divisions Deepen

Felipe Cardona December 10, 2025

The Federal Reserve is preparing for another pivotal interest rate decision as policymakers confront rising internal disagreements, stale economic data and mounting pressure to stabilize

South Korea Challenges China-Russia Air Patrols

Felipe Cardona December 10, 2025

South Korea issued a formal protest after Chinese and Russian warplanes entered its Air Defense Identification Zone, marking one of the latest South Korea air