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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

Tariff reprieve triggers rush and uncertainty for U.S. importers dealing with China

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

For Bonnie Ross, a New York–based clothing importer, the news that the U.S. would temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese goods brought immediate relief — albeit

Texas lottery faces challenges amid controversies and leadership changes

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

The Texas Lottery, one of the largest in the United States, is currently under significant scrutiny due to controversies involving major jackpots, multiple resignations of

D.C. lawyers’ association leadership race intensifies amid political tensions

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

The election for the presidency of the D.C. Bar Association, a nonprofit organization, has sparked unprecedented interest, reflecting the polarized political climate. Bob Spagnoletti, the

A guide to switching appliances from gas to electric

SMGN Publishing May 13, 2025

After replacing their gas car with an electric one and installing solar panels on their century-old home, Lindsey Williamson and her husband looked for more

Qatar offers the U.S. a new plane to replace Air Force One

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in an offer from Qatar to provide a new Boeing 747 for the U.S. government, describing it

Proposed changes to student loan repayment in the U.S.

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are moving forward with a plan that could significantly change the federal student loan repayment system, affecting millions of

How technology shapes parenthood: Amanda Hess shares her personal journey

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

Journalist Amanda Hess was seven months pregnant when an ultrasound revealed that her baby appeared to be sticking out his tongue. While Hess initially found

Trade truce opens new chapter, but U.S.-China economic clash remains unresolved

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

China has joined the negotiation table — but the struggle between Washington and Beijing is far from finished. Throughout this trade war, China’s open defiance

Markets rally as U.S. and China suspend harsh tariffs for 90-day trade truce

SMGN Publishing May 12, 2025

Markets surged Monday morning after the United States and China agreed to temporarily lift extreme tariffs that had recently paralyzed much of their cross-border trade.