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Trump Issues New Pardons for Former Officials and Political Allies

SMGN November 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has granted a new round of pardons and commutations that have sparked discussion across Washington. Among those pardoned are former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and several officials accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Political and Personal Dimensions of the Pardons These recent clemency actions add to a growing list of high-profile pardons during Trump’s

U.S. Reassesses Its Role Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

SMGN November 10, 2025

Limited participation in global climate negotiations The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is taking place in Belém, Brazil, bringing together most of the world’s

Visa and Mastercard Settlement Could Reshape U.S. Retail Fees and Consumer Rewards

SMGN November 10, 2025

In a move that could reshape how businesses and consumers interact with credit card payments, Visa and Mastercard have finalized a landmark agreement with U.S.

How Food Alters the Power of Medicines

SMGN August 22, 2025

The Hidden Chemistry Between Food and Medicines When we take medication, it’s easy to assume it will work the same way every time. But what

Goo Goo Dolls Remain Strong After Nearly Four Decades in Music

SMGN August 22, 2025

A Creative Phase with “Summer Anthem” The alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls has released a new EP titled Summer Anthem, available as of August

Powell Faces Pressure Ahead of Jackson Hole Speech

SMGN August 21, 2025

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is preparing for one of the most closely watched events of the year: his speech at the annual Jackson Hole

US-EU Trade Deal Lowers Pharma and Semiconductor Tariffs

SMGN August 21, 2025

The United States and the European Union have reached a significant trade agreement that reduces tariffs on key sectors, including pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. Instead of

The “Black Moon” Will Rise This Weekend, but It Won’t Be Visible

SMGN August 21, 2025

A rare event in the lunar cycle This weekend, skywatchers may hear about a rare phenomenon known as the “black moon.” Despite its mysterious name,

Are Pandemic-Era Children Ready for Kindergarten?

SMGN August 21, 2025

Entering school after an unusual early childhood The early years of millions of children born in 2020 were shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with limited

Brain Implants and the Future of Communication

SMGN August 21, 2025

Brain Implants: A Breakthrough in Human Communication Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are opening new opportunities for people with paralysis, enabling them to transform neural activity into

Appeals court permits end of Temporary Protected Status for migrants from three countries

SMGN August 21, 2025

Federal ruling affects Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Nepalis under TPS A federal appeals court in San Francisco has allowed the U.S. government to move forward with

From Insult to Identity: The Evolution of the Word “Nerd”

SMGN August 21, 2025

The uncertain origins The term “nerd” has been part of everyday language for more than seventy years, though its exact origins remain unclear. A widely