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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

Denmark Pushes Back as Trump Envoy Revives US Claims Over Greenland

Felipe Cardona December 22, 2025

Denmark’s relationship with the United States has entered a new phase of strain following the appointment of a special US envoy to Greenland. The envoy’s

States Challenge Trump Administration Over CFPB Funding Cuts

Felipe Cardona December 22, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has become the focal point of a major legal battle. This battle could significantly reshape consumer financial regulation in the

Texas Doctor Uses Vinyl Records to Improve Patient Care at Austin Hospital

SMGN Publishing December 22, 2025

A unique approach to patient care is gaining attention at a major academic medical center in Austin, Texas, where a physician-led initiative is using vinyl

WHO Summit Advances Global Integration of Traditional Medicine

SMGN Publishing December 22, 2025

The global health landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Traditional medicine moves from the margins into formal health systems, supported by data, regulation, and technological

Trump Oil Blockade Targets Venezuelan Power Structure, Lawmakers Say

Sarah Olivella December 22, 2025

President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a sweeping blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments has intensified political and strategic tensions between Washington and Caracas, as U.S.

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator Amid Budget and Leadership Challenges

Sarah Olivella December 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new administrator of NASA, marking a significant moment

Lumbee Tribe Secures Full Federal Recognition After 137-Year Campaign

SMGN Publishing December 22, 2025

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has reached a historic turning point after more than a century of advocacy, as the U.S. government has formally

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