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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

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

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season

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

Avatar Returns to Theaters With a New Chapter Exploring Pandora’s Ash People

Sarah Olivella December 18, 2025

The new Avatar movie is now in theaters, bringing audiences back to Pandora with an ambitious expansion of its mythology and visual scope. Set years

US Inflation Cools in November as Affordability Pressures Persist

Felipe Cardona December 18, 2025

Inflation in the United States showed modest signs of cooling in November, yet the relief offered little comfort to millions of households facing persistent affordability