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Apple September 9 iPhone launch puts John Ternus in the spotlight as foldable iPhone looms

Felipe Cardona August 26, 2026

Apple’s September 9 iPhone launch will be the company’s first major product event since John Ternus becomes CEO, putting the longtime hardware executive at the center of one of Apple’s most closely watched annual events. Apple has officially confirmed a special event for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT, using the tagline “Surprise and shine.” Apple’s September 9 event announcement confirms the date but does not disclose the products that

Dolly Parton Didn’t Just Write Hits — She Created an American Songbook

Sarah Olivella August 26, 2026

Dolly Parton’s extraordinary career was about far more than chart-topping hits. Across seven decades, the country music legend created a body of work that chronicled

India Is Reviving Ancient Water Systems as Modern Supplies Come Under Pressure

Felipe Cardona August 26, 2026

Water scarcity and climate change are pushing communities across India to restore traditional water systems that were built centuries ago. Stepwells, ponds, johads and other

Medicare’s $50 Obesity Drug Program Gains Traction as Pharmacies Report Strong Demand

SMGN Publishing August 26, 2026

Medicare’s new $50-a-month obesity drug program is seeing faster-than-expected demand, with CVS and Walgreens each reporting roughly 100,000 prescriptions filled since its July launch. Medicare’s

Target Pulls Halloween Costume After Backlash Over Alleged Minstrel Show Imagery

SMGN Publishing August 26, 2026

Target has removed a children’s Halloween costume from its stores and website. This follows widespread criticism that the design evoked racist caricatures associated with Blackface

Spokane Wildfire Evacuees Return Home Amid Ongoing Hazmat Risks

Sarah Olivella August 26, 2026

SPOKANE, Wash. — Thousands of residents affected by the Spokane wildfires are beginning to return home weeks after devastating fires destroyed hundreds of properties across

Darline Graham Wins GOP Senate Nomination in South Carolina

SMGN Publishing August 26, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, according to a race call by the Associated

HP Partners With U.S.-Blacklisted Huawei to License Chinese Wi-Fi Technology

Felipe Cardona August 25, 2026

HP has signed a multi-year global agreement with Huawei to license certain Wi-Fi patents from the Chinese telecommunications company. This creates an unusual technology partnership

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña and Javier Cárdenas Highlight Business Cooperation in Regional Meeting

Sarah Olivella February 10, 2026

This meeting strengthens dialogue between the public and private sectors Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, met with businessman Javier Cárdenas-Moreno, President and CEO of Rhino Equipment,

Russia Could Mobilize 300,000 More Troops After Elections, Zelensky Warns

Felipe Cardona August 25, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia could mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year. Moscow seeks to capture the remaining Ukrainian-held areas of

Two Unvaccinated People Die From Measles in Pennsylvania as Outbreak Nears 400 Cases

SMGN Publishing August 25, 2026

Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first measles-associated deaths in the state in 35 years as an outbreak continues to

Goldman Sachs Partner Warns AI Could Weaken Bankers’ Reasoning Skills

Felipe Cardona August 24, 2026

A Goldman Sachs partner leading one of the bank’s major artificial intelligence initiatives has warned that the rapid adoption of AI across Wall Street could