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Abelardo De la Espriella Leads Colombia Presidential Election as Petro Calls for Official Vote Count Review

Sarah Olivella June 21, 2026

Abelardo De la Espriella election victory appears within reach after preliminary vote counts from Colombia’s presidential runoff placed the conservative lawyer ahead of left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda. With nearly all voting tables reported, De la Espriella maintained a narrow but significant advantage in one of the most closely watched elections in the country’s recent history. The election attracted record levels of participation and reflected a deeply divided electorate. Colombians returned

Qatar Gifted Air Force One Arrives Early as Trump Unveils New Presidential Aircraft

Sarah Olivella June 20, 2026

The Qatar gifted Air Force One has officially arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, reaching a major milestone in the ongoing modernization of the

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Outgoing Republican Senators Could Challenge Trump Agenda During Final Months in Congress

Sarah Olivella June 19, 2026

The Trump agenda in Congress is encountering growing resistance from an unexpected group: Republican senators who are preparing to leave office and no longer face

UniQure FDA Approval Path Clears as Huntington’s Gene Therapy Moves Toward Submission

Felipe Cardona June 17, 2026

The long-running debate surrounding UniQure FDA approval efforts for its experimental Huntington’s disease treatment took a dramatic turn this week. This happened after the company

US Iran Memorandum Released: Key Details From the 14-Point Agreement Revealed

Felipe Cardona June 17, 2026

The US Iran memorandum released on Wednesday has provided the first official look at a document that had sparked days of speculation among diplomats, lawmakers,

Family Dinner and Screen Time: Why Parents May Be the Biggest Distraction at the Table

SMGN Publishing June 17, 2026

Family dinner and screen time are colliding in ways many parents may not fully realize. New research suggests that while concerns often focus on children

Lex Marie Uses Belts in Powerful Art Exploring Discipline in Black Households

Sarah Olivella June 16, 2026

Multidisciplinary artist Lex Marie is drawing national attention for a striking body of work that transforms a familiar household object into a powerful symbol of

Transparent Danionella Fish Could Transform Brain Science and AI-Powered Neuroscience

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2026

A tiny transparent fish may become one of the most important tools in the future of neuroscience. Researchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia

Election Officials Raise Concerns Over DHS Role in U.S. Election Security

Sarah Olivella June 16, 2026

Election officials in several states are voicing growing concerns about the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in election administration and security as

Kevin Warsh Fed Outlook Signals Stable Interest Rates as Inflation Concerns Persist

Felipe Cardona June 16, 2026

The Kevin Warsh Fed Outlook is beginning to take shape, and financial markets are not expecting dramatic changes anytime soon. As Kevin Warsh prepares to

Trump Administration Transfers Special Education and Civil Rights Oversight From Education Department

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2026

The Trump administration has announced a significant restructuring of federal education oversight by transferring two major responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Education to other

Transparent Fish Brain Research Could Transform How Scientists Understand Behavior

SMGN Publishing June 16, 2026

The field of transparent fish brain research is drawing increasing attention after one of the world’s leading neuroscience centers announced an ambitious effort to unlock