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Munich Security Conference Signals Transatlantic Strain

Felipe Cardona February 16, 2026

The annual Munich Security Conference has long served as a stage for reaffirming the transatlantic alliance. This year, however, it became a forum where polite applause masked deeper unease. Twelve months after Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders with blunt criticism of migration and democratic standards, expectations for Secretary of State Marco Rubio were minimal. Diplomats entered the hall prepared for friction. What they received instead was a carefully

Wall Street Lessons From a 50-Year Market Veteran

Felipe Cardona February 16, 2026

Howard Silverblatt’s career on Wall Street spans an era few professionals ever witness in full. When he began his work in 1977, the S&P 500

Obama Condemns Racist AI Video Shared by Trump, Calls Behavior “Deeply Troubling”

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Former President Barack Obama has publicly condemned a racist AI-generated video shared from the social media account of former President Donald Trump, calling the incident

Michael Jordan Wins First Daytona 500 as Team Owner in Historic NASCAR Moment

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Michael Jordan has conquered basketball, built a global brand, and now added another milestone to his legacy: Daytona 500 champion. The six-time NBA title winner

Primary Care Doctors Unite to Regain Control

SMGN Publishing February 16, 2026

Finding a primary care doctor has become increasingly difficult in many parts of the United States, particularly in regions that combine rural towns with lower-income

NASA Crew-12 Launches to ISS Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

Sarah Olivella February 16, 2026

Four astronauts are on their way to orbit after a predawn launch that marked the start of NASA’s Crew-12 rotation to the International Space Station.

U.S. Democracy Debate Intensifies Ahead of Midterm Elections

SMGN Publishing February 16, 2026

As the United States approaches the 2026 midterm elections, debate over the strength of its democratic institutions is intensifying. A growing number of political scientists

Assumable Mortgages Surge in 2026 as Buyers Hunt Sub-3% Home Loans

SMGN Publishing February 15, 2026

Assumable mortgages gain attention amid high interest rates As mortgage rates remain elevated in 2026, a growing number of homebuyers are exploring a lesser-known financing

The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day: From Pagan Rituals to a Billion-Dollar Holiday

SMGN Publishing February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day is widely associated with romance, flowers, and declarations of love, but the holiday’s origins are far more complex — and far darker —

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

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