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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,

Disney Appoints Josh D’Amaro as CEO to Lead Its Next Global Expansion Era

Sarah Olivella February 5, 2026

The Walt Disney Company has officially announced Josh D’Amaro as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal leadership transition at one of the world’s

Nike Under Federal Investigation Over Alleged Discrimination Linked to Diversity Policies

Sarah Olivella February 5, 2026

Nike, one of the world’s most influential sportswear companies, is now at the center of a federal investigation into allegations that its diversity, equity, and

US Measles Outbreak Intensifies

SMGN Publishing February 5, 2026

South Carolina at the Center of a Historic Outbreak Measles continues to spread across the United States, with South Carolina experiencing the largest outbreak the

NASA Delays Artemis II Launch as Technical Issues Push Historic Lunar Mission to March

SMGN Publishing February 4, 2026

NASA has officially postponed the launch of its highly anticipated Artemis II mission, pushing the timeline back by at least one month after technical complications

Bezos Orders Major Cuts at Washington Post

Felipe Cardona February 4, 2026

A Strategic Reset That Shrinks the Newsroom The Washington Post has begun one of the most dramatic restructurings in its modern history after owner Jeff

Will Calls to Abolish ICE Reshape the 2026 Midterm Elections?

Sarah Olivella February 4, 2026

The debate surrounding whether to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is once again at the forefront of national politics, emerging as a defining

Trump and Petro Signal Fragile Détente at White House

Felipe Cardona February 4, 2026

From Open Hostility to a Surprising Encounter President Donald Trump hosted Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in a meeting that few observers

Why the Same Cold Virus Affects People So Differently

SMGN Publishing February 4, 2026

A Common Virus With Uncommon Outcomes A simple cold can feel like a minor inconvenience for some people and a frightening health crisis for others.

Is 70 Too Old for a 30-Year Mortgage? What Retirees Should Really Consider

SMGN Publishing February 4, 2026

Housing decisions in retirement are becoming a financial strategy Across the United States, more retirees are facing a complex financial crossroads: whether to commit to