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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Step Down After a Decade as Retail Giant Accelerates Its U.S. and Digital Expansion

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

Walmart Announces Leadership Shift as Doug McMillon Retires After a Decade of Transformation Walmart confirmed that chief executive Doug McMillon will retire in January after more than ten years leading the world’s largest retailer. He led it through a period of extensive reinvention, digital acceleration, and a sharpened strategic focus on core markets. The company highlighted that McMillon’s tenure reshaped Walmart’s operations across technology, logistics, and workforce development. This turned

BBC Apologizes to Trump Over Edited Speech While Rejecting Compensation Demand

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

The BBC issued a personal apology to former U.S. President Donald Trump. This followed an acknowledgment of an improper edit of his January 6, 2021

Reinstated Special Education Staff Face an Uncertain Future

SMGN Publishing November 14, 2025

Federal workers responsible for overseeing national special education programs have been ordered back to their positions following the new government funding agreement. However, their long-term

Trump’s critique of ‘activist’ judges: A presidential tradition in the U.S

SMGN Publishing May 16, 2025

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized judges he labels as “activists,” accusing them of obstructing his agenda. However, Trump is not the first U.S.

Nissan considers global plant-sharing with Chinese partner Dongfeng amid major restructuring

SMGN Publishing May 16, 2025

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has announced it may begin sharing production facilities around the world with its long-time Chinese state-owned partner, Dongfeng, as it undertakes

Climate shocks, trade tension, and booming demand drive coffee prices to near 50-year highs

SMGN Publishing May 16, 2025

Coffee has turned into a luxury item for many, as prices soar to historic levels. Behind the steaming cup served at cafés and breakfast tables

Perimenopause Is Real — Here’s When to Act and How to Feel Like Yourself Again

SMGN Publishing May 16, 2025

Rage, fatigue, brain fog, night sweats, memory loss, hair thinning, sore joints, low libido, hot flashes, itchy ears, weight gain, anxiety, incontinence — these may

Ryan Routh seeks dismissal of some charges in federal case

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

Ryan Routh, who is facing charges for allegedly attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last year, has requested that a judge dismiss some of

What an Ultra-Social Genetic Condition Is Teaching Us About the Human Brain

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

Across the globe, scientists are delving into the biology of a rare condition that seems to hold unique clues about how human sociability evolved. Williams

Walmart warns of price hikes from tariffs; aims to shield food costs

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

Walmart said Thursday that U.S. tariffs on goods from China and other countries are pressuring its supply chain and will soon result in price increases

German Carmakers Adapt to U.S. Tariff Plans with Production Shifts and Strategic Moves

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

German automakers are adjusting their strategies as U.S. trade policies introduce new challenges for international manufacturers. In response to proposed tariffs from the U.S. government,

Genetic and physiological adaptations make Jeju Island’s Haenyeo unique

SMGN Publishing May 15, 2025

The Haenyeo, a community of female free divers on Jeju Island, South Korea, have drawn scientific interest for their remarkable ability to dive in cold