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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

Massive Potomac River Sewage Leak Spurs Months-Long Repair and Public Health Concerns

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

A massive sewage leak into the Potomac River is now expected to take months to fully repair, after officials discovered severe structural damage and a

Midterm Elections 2026: Five Warning Signs That Could Shift Power in Congress

SMGN Publishing February 9, 2026

The Political Landscape Ahead of the Midterms As the 2026 midterm elections approach, warning signs for the Republican Party are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

The Pitt Season 2 Explores Trauma, Power, and the Long Aftermath of Crisis

Sarah Olivella February 9, 2026

The second season of The Pitt deepens the emotional and psychological terrain established in its Emmy-winning debut, transforming the series from a high-intensity medical procedural

Olympians Keep Strict Health Precautions

SMGN Publishing February 9, 2026

Precautions Persist Despite Lifted Restrictions For much of the world, the routines shaped by the pandemic—masks, distancing, and strict isolation—have largely faded into memory. Yet

Super Bowl Ads Reframe AI as a Friendly Force

Felipe Cardona February 9, 2026

If there was a single theme running through this year’s Super Bowl commercials, it was a coordinated attempt to calm fears about artificial intelligence. The

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk for Women

Felipe Cardona February 8, 2026

As women age, their risk of stroke rises steadily, with a notable acceleration after menopause. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and

Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week,