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$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned as the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and one of the most closely followed lottery events of the year. As

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season

AI-Personalized News Podcasts Are Reshaping Digital Journalism and Audience Trust

Felipe Cardona December 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how journalism is produced, distributed, and consumed. One of the most visible developments is the emergence of AI-personalized news podcasts,

Creative Sector Raises Alarms Over $1B Disney–OpenAI Deal

Felipe Cardona December 12, 2025

Industry Unions Warn of Rising Anxiety Over AI Licensing Power Disney’s decision to enter a licensing agreement valued at $1 billion with OpenAI has intensified

U.S. Plans New Rules to Review Tourists’ Social Media

Sarah Olivella December 12, 2025

Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal

State Department Restores Times New Roman in Policy Reversal

SMGN Publishing December 12, 2025

A Return to a Traditional Typeface Across Diplomats Worldwide The State Department has restored Times New Roman 14-point as the required font for all official

Germany’s Train System Faces Growing Reliability Crisis

Felipe Cardona December 12, 2025

Germany’s once-admired train network is now struggling with reliability issues. These have grown steadily worse over the past two decades. Passengers increasingly lose patience as

Wake Up Dead Man Expands the Knives Out Universe

Sarah Olivella December 12, 2025

A Return to the Knives Out World With a Darker Edge Wake Up Dead Man marks the third chapter in the expanding Knives Out universe,

Psychedelics Unlock Hidden Layers of Identity and Self-Discovery

Felipe Cardona December 12, 2025

How Psychedelics Are Shaping Personal Identity in Unexpected Ways The growing global interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy has revealed a fascinating pattern. Many individuals report profound

Earliest Evidence of Human Fire-Making Found at a 400,000-Year-Old Site

SMGN Publishing December 12, 2025

Ancient Fire-Making Tools Suggest a Turning Point in Human Technology Archaeologists working in eastern Britain have uncovered a remarkable discovery: fire-making materials preserved at a

Wall Street Shifts Focus to AI Risks and Bond Market Pressures

Felipe Cardona December 11, 2025

AI Spending Scrutiny Intensifies as Investors Reevaluate Profitability Wall Street’s attention is rapidly shifting now that the Federal Reserve has paused its sequence of rate