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Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Review of Mark Kelly Over “Illegal Orders” Video

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted Pentagon efforts to discipline Senator Mark Kelly after the Arizona Democrat filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation over protected political speech. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Defense from proceeding with a review that could have led to a demotion in rank and a reduction in retirement pay for the former Navy Captain. The case centers on a

Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights Reimagines Gothic Passion With Modern Excess

Sarah Olivella February 13, 2026

Emerald Fennell’s latest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights delivers spectacle, provocation and unapologetic emotional excess, but it also raises fresh questions about whether visual extravagance can replace

Ice Boating Boom on Chesapeake Bay as Deep Freeze Revives Winter Sport

Sarah Olivella February 13, 2026

A prolonged deep freeze across large portions of the United States has transformed sections of the Chesapeake Bay into a rare winter playground, triggering a

Fed Chair Power Explained

Felipe Cardona February 10, 2026

The nomination of a new Federal Reserve chair often sparks debate about how much authority the role truly carries. On paper, the position appears constrained

Malinowski Concedes to Mejia in High-Stakes New Jersey Democratic Primary

SMGN Publishing February 10, 2026

Former U.S. Representative Tom Malinowski has formally conceded defeat to progressive challenger Analilia Mejia in the closely contested Democratic special primary election to fill New

The Pop Culture Hills We’ll Die On: Why Fans Defend Their Ultimate Opinions

Sarah Olivella February 10, 2026

The idea of having a “pop culture hill” to die on has become one of the most relatable concepts in modern entertainment discussions. It refers

Bonobo Kanzi Shows Apes Can Imagine, Challenging Human Uniqueness

Sarah Olivella February 10, 2026

The ability to imagine scenarios that do not exist in the present moment — to engage in make-believe, create fictional situations, and mentally track invisible

Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Strains Trade

Felipe Cardona February 10, 2026

For months, cargo trucks loaded with cement, food, and essential goods have remained immobilized along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier, turning a once-busy commercial artery into a

FBI Releases New Evidence in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance as Search Intensifies in Arizona

SMGN Publishing February 10, 2026

FBI Unveils New Surveillance Evidence in Nancy Guthrie Case The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a woman reported missing from her home in

Brain Network Sheds Light on Parkinson’s Symptoms

SMGN Publishing February 10, 2026

Parkinson’s disease is widely associated with tremors and difficulty walking, but for many patients the condition extends far beyond visible motor symptoms. Sleep disturbances, digestive

Puerto Rico Pauses as Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl Halftime History

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

Puerto Rico stood still for 13 unforgettable minutes as Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl halftime show into a historic celebration of culture, identity, and

Takaichi’s Landslide Fuels Conservative Shift

Felipe Cardona February 9, 2026

Japan entered a new political phase after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered the most decisive electoral victory in the modern history of the ruling party,