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US Tech Force Launches to Boost AI Talent and Modernize Federal Systems

Felipe Cardona December 15, 2025

The launch of the US government’s Tech Force marks a strategic push to transform how federal agencies recruit and retain artificial intelligence and technology professionals. It’s part of a broader plan to improve AI hiring as outlined by the US government Tech Force initiative. Designed as an early-career hiring and talent development pathway, the initiative reflects a growing recognition that advanced digital skills are now central to national competitiveness. It

Federal Farm Relief Faces Timing Concerns for Black Farmers Amid Tariff Pressures

SMGN Publishing December 15, 2025

Federal farm relief measures announced for U.S. agriculture are intended to stabilize producers facing depressed commodity prices and rising costs, yet many Black farmers say

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting Turns Celebration Into Tragedy

Felipe Cardona December 15, 2025

What began as a peaceful Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach rapidly descended into chaos, fear, and mass casualties, marking one of the most

ACA Open Enrollment Uncertainty Fuels Rising Premium Costs

Felipe Cardona December 15, 2025

Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act is unfolding against a backdrop of legislative indecision. This backdrop is reshaping consumer behavior and intensifying anxiety about

Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Los Angeles Home Amid Homicide Investigation

Sarah Olivella December 15, 2025

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead at a Los Angeles home as authorities investigate an apparent homicide in the Brentwood

Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Dead as Suspect Remains at Large

SMGN Publishing December 15, 2025

The investigation into a deadly shooting at Brown University remains active as authorities confirmed that no suspect is currently in custody, intensifying concern across the

Alaska Native Village Faces Relocation After Severe Flooding Exposes Climate Risks

Sarah Olivella December 15, 2025

Residents of Kwigillingok, a remote Alaska Native village located along the southwestern coast of the state, are confronting a turning point after destructive flooding displaced

Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting Raises National Security Concerns

Felipe Cardona December 14, 2025

A deadly shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach has shaken Australia. It has also reignited national and international conversations about terrorism, antisemitism, and

AI-Personalized News Podcasts Are Reshaping Digital Journalism and Audience Trust

Felipe Cardona December 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how journalism is produced, distributed, and consumed. One of the most visible developments is the emergence of AI-personalized news podcasts,

Creative Sector Raises Alarms Over $1B Disney–OpenAI Deal

Felipe Cardona December 12, 2025

Industry Unions Warn of Rising Anxiety Over AI Licensing Power Disney’s decision to enter a licensing agreement valued at $1 billion with OpenAI has intensified

U.S. Plans New Rules to Review Tourists’ Social Media

Sarah Olivella December 12, 2025

Digital Screening Set to Expand for Visa-Waiver Travelers The United States is preparing to introduce new requirements that would significantly expand the type of personal

State Department Restores Times New Roman in Policy Reversal

SMGN Publishing December 12, 2025

A Return to a Traditional Typeface Across Diplomats Worldwide The State Department has restored Times New Roman 14-point as the required font for all official