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U.S. Government Shutdown Ends, but Full Recovery Will Take Time

SMGN November 13, 2025

Federal operations resume after a record 43-day halt The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has officially ended after the president signed a bill passed by Congress to restore temporary federal funding. Following 43 days of partial closure, federal agencies are returning to work, though it may take time for normal operations to resume fully. About 1.4 million federal employees were affected during the shutdown. Roughly half continued working without

California to Review 17,000 Commercial Driver’s Licenses Issued to Immigrants

SMGN November 13, 2025

State Audit Targets Commercial Driver’s Licenses in California California officials announced plans to revoke approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after discovering that

Rising Home Insurance Costs Hit Even Regions Without Natural Disasters

SMGN November 13, 2025

Rising home insurance costs across the United States are increasing sharply, even in regions that rarely face hurricanes or wildfires. States in the central part

U.S. Weighs Expanding Travel Bans Over Security Fears

SMGN June 16, 2025

The U.S. government is weighing the possibility of expanding its travel restrictions to include up to 36 additional countries, potentially tripling the number of nations

Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B in New Opioid Settlement

SMGN June 16, 2025

A $7.4 billion settlement involving Purdue Pharma has received unanimous approval from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. The agreement

Federal Climate Website to Halt Updates Amid Staff Terminations

SMGN June 16, 2025

The federal website climate.gov, known for offering up-to-date information on weather patterns, drought conditions, agricultural practices, and greenhouse gas emissions, will no longer publish new

U.S. Denies Role in Israeli Strike on Iran but Signals Tougher Stance if No Deal Emerges

SMGN June 13, 2025

Washington urges restraint while making clear that new attacks could follow if Tehran rejects nuclear diplomacy Following a large-scale military operation by Israel targeting Iranian

CDC Vaccine Panel Restructured as Kennedy Replaces All Members With New Experts

SMGN June 13, 2025

Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is Reshaping Spending Habits Amid Fewer Consumer Protections

SMGN June 13, 2025

BNPL services blur the line between innovation and financial risk, especially as regulations shift and affordability pressures rise Brittany Luse, like many consumers today, finds

Resounding Success of Teatro Real’s III Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York

SMGN June 6, 2025

New York – On June 5th, Teatro Real inaugurated its highly anticipated 2025 U.S. Tour with the celebration of its III Gala at Carnegie Hall.

Celine Song returns with “Materialists,” a film that examines love through the lens of financial and social expectations.

SMGN June 13, 2025

Following the critical acclaim of Past Lives, writer-director Celine Song shifts her focus to modern romantic dynamics in Materialists, a drama set in New York

Washington Hosts First Full-Scale Military Parade in Over 30 Years to Mark Army’s 250th Anniversary

SMGN June 13, 2025

This Saturday, Washington, D.C., will host its first large-scale military parade in more than three decades to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States