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Puerto Rico Pauses as Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl Halftime History

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and representation. Across San Juan and towns throughout the island, daily routines stopped, conversations paused, and thousands gathered in homes, bars, beaches, and public plazas to witness a moment that transcended sports. The performance became a defining cultural event, reflecting Puerto Rico’s resilience, artistic influence, and

Takaichi’s Landslide Fuels Conservative Shift

Felipe Cardona February 9, 2026

Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party,

Massive Potomac River Sewage Leak Spurs Months-Long Repair and Public Health Concerns

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a

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

Catherine O’Hara Dies at 71, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Comedy and Film

Sarah Olivella January 31, 2026

Catherine O’Hara, the celebrated Canadian-born actress and screenwriter whose career spanned more than six decades across television, film, and theater, has died at the age