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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

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

CDC Shifts Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy Amid Rising Concerns

Felipe Cardona December 10, 2025

Growing Debate Over CDC’s New Vaccine Strategy A major shift in U.S. public health policy has placed national attention on how newborns should be protected

GOP Resistance to Trump’s Expanding Authority

Sarah Olivella December 9, 2025

GOP Lawmakers Begin Pushing Back as Trump Expands Executive Reach President Trump’s broad approach to executive authority has reshaped internal dynamics within the Republican Party,

A 101-Year-Old Curator Expands America’s Largest Nutcracker Museum

SMGN Publishing December 9, 2025

A Century-Old Vision Behind a Millennia-Old Tradition Deep in the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington, the largest nutcracker museum in the United States continues to

2026 Golden Globe Nominations Announced

Sarah Olivella December 9, 2025

The announcement of the 2026 Golden Globe nominations marks the official start of the new awards season, highlighting a diverse range of films, television series,

High Arctic Rhino Discovery Reshapes Understanding of Ancient Animal Migration Routes

SMGN Publishing December 9, 2025

The identification of Epiatheracerium itjilik, a rhinoceros species that lived in the High Arctic around 23 million years ago, is providing researchers with striking evidence