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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with Iran, using a 25% levy as an illustrative benchmark while leaving final rates unspecified. The order reinforces Washington’s position that

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week,

Barbacid Achieves Historic Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough

SMGN Publishing February 2, 2026

In a development that marks a before and after in the history of oncology, Dr. Mariano Barbacid and his research team have achieved the “impossible”

Gold and Silver Prices Drop After Fed Nomination

Felipe Cardona February 2, 2026

The extraordinary rally that defined the precious metals market throughout 2025 has encountered a sharp reversal, with both gold and silver experiencing significant volatility in

Kennedy Center to Close for Two Years as Trump Announces Major Renovation Plan

SMGN Publishing February 2, 2026

President Donald Trump announced that Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for two years beginning in July, marking one of the

Rafah Crossing Reopens Under Ceasefire Framework

Felipe Cardona February 2, 2026

A pivotal moment in the regional diplomatic process occurred this Monday morning as the Rafah crossing, the primary gateway between the Gaza Strip and Egypt,

U.S. Education Department Staff Firings Cost Taxpayers Over $28 Million, Watchdog Finds

Sarah Olivella February 2, 2026

A new federal watchdog report reveals that the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to dismiss hundreds of employees resulted in a financial burden of more

Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Marks Critical Step Toward Crewed Lunar Flight

Sarah Olivella February 2, 2026

NASA has begun a decisive phase in its preparations for the Artemis II mission, launching the highly anticipated wet dress rehearsal that will test the

Minnesota ICE Raids Trigger Fear Among Lawful Refugees as Detentions Spark Legal Battle

SMGN Publishing February 2, 2026

Early one morning in Minnesota, before dawn broke and while families were still asleep, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began knocking on doors in residential

Paul Renner and Javier Cárdenas Moreno Lead High-Level Business Dialogue on Florida’s Economic Future

SMGN Publishing February 1, 2026

Strategic Leadership Addressing Affordability and Economic Growth Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner and Javier Cárdenas Moreno, CEO of Rhino Equipment,

U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Sparks Division and Economic Debate in Houston

Sarah Olivella February 1, 2026

The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, has sent shockwaves far beyond South America, reshaping debates in