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$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned as the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot in history and one of the most closely followed lottery events of the year. As

Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing

Apple and Google Advise Visa Workers to Avoid Travel Amid Stricter U.S. Immigration Rules

SMGN Publishing December 21, 2025

Apple and Google have issued internal guidance to certain U.S.-based employees holding work visas, advising them to avoid international travel whenever possible as immigration scrutiny

TikTok Transfers U.S. Operations to Oracle-Led Investor Group

Sarah Olivella December 20, 2025

TikTok has formalized a long-anticipated agreement to restructure its U.S. operations under the control of a new American-led entity backed by major domestic investors, including

Charlie Brown Christmas Choir Singer Reflects on Recording the Holiday Classic at Age 11

SMGN Publishing December 19, 2025

An unexpected detour that shaped holiday music history On a warm September evening in 1965, a group of children from a church choir in San

Trump Administration Plan to Dismantle NCAR Sparks Scientific Alarm

Sarah Olivella December 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, has triggered widespread concern among scientists, universities, and policy

Reddit Tip Leads Investigators to Suspect in Brown and MIT Campus Shootings

Sarah Olivella December 19, 2025

Investigators say a detailed Reddit post from an eyewitness became a decisive factor in identifying the suspect responsible for a deadly shooting at Brown University

Justice Department Delays Full Release of Epstein Files Beyond Legal Deadline

SMGN Publishing December 19, 2025

Justice Department Signals Extended Timeline for Epstein Records Disclosure A senior Justice Department official confirmed that the complete public release of records related to Jeffrey

Holiday Shopping Scams Rise as Fraud Targets Consumers

Felipe Cardona December 19, 2025

The holiday season has become one of the most profitable periods not only for retailers, but also for fraudsters. They exploit rushed decisions, digital shopping

China Ramps Up Chip Industry Amid US Export Controls

Felipe Cardona December 19, 2025

China’s push for semiconductor self-sufficiency has accelerated as US export controls reshape the global chip landscape. State-backed firms are expanding their capabilities in equipment manufacturing,

Bethany Kozma Signals Shift in US Global Health Policy

SMGN Publishing December 19, 2025

The appointment of Bethany Kozma as head of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Global Affairs represents a consequential moment for US