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HUD Immigration Housing Rule Could Displace Mixed-Status Families Nationwide

Sarah Olivella February 19, 2026

A proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reigniting a national debate over immigration and public housing by targeting so-called mixed-status families—households where some members are citizens or legal residents and others are undocumented. The policy would prohibit any family with an undocumented member from living in federally subsidized housing and require local authorities to report ineligible tenants to immigration agencies, a shift that

Baby Chicks Show Bouba-Kiki Effect, Revealing Deep Roots of Language Evolution

SMGN Publishing February 19, 2026

Baby chicks can associate sounds with shapes in a way strikingly similar to humans, according to new research that sheds light on the biological roots

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Jury in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

Sarah Olivella February 18, 2026

The courtroom spotlight is firmly on Mark Zuckerberg, who is set to testify before a Los Angeles jury in one of the most consequential technology

Trump Racist Meme Controversy Fuels Debate Over Extremist Rhetoric in Government Messaging

Sarah Olivella February 18, 2026

A new controversy involving a racist meme shared from an account associated with former President Donald Trump has intensified a broader national debate over extremist

Defense Lawyers Launch DOJ Case Tracker as Concerns Grow Over Charging Practices

SMGN Publishing February 18, 2026

A coalition of prominent criminal defense attorneys is raising alarms over what they describe as a shift in federal prosecution strategies, unveiling a new database

FDA to Review Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine

SMGN Publishing February 18, 2026

The United States Food and Drug Administration has reversed an earlier decision and will now move forward with a formal review of Moderna’s experimental mRNA-based

Boomcession Explained: Why Growth Feels Uneven

Felipe Cardona February 18, 2026

The U.S. economy continues to post numbers that signal strength, yet public confidence remains stubbornly low. This contradiction is increasingly described as the “boomcession,” a

Gothic Romance Revival Fuels Pop and Book Fandom Crossover

Sarah Olivella February 18, 2026

Gothic romance is experiencing a powerful resurgence, fueled by the unexpected collision of cinema, pop music fandoms, and digital reading communities. What once existed as

Origins of the Olympics: Meaning, History, and Legacy

Felipe Cardona February 18, 2026

The Olympics are more than a global sporting event; they are a concept shaped by centuries of culture, mythology, and competition. As winter athletes gather

Top DHS Spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to Exit Amid Immigration Controversy

SMGN Publishing February 17, 2026

A senior communications figure at the Department of Homeland Security is stepping down, marking a significant shift in messaging leadership during one of the most

U.S. Reveals New Intelligence on Suspected Secret Chinese Nuclear Test

SMGN Publishing February 17, 2026

The United States has released new intelligence suggesting that China may have conducted a covert nuclear explosive test in 2020, reigniting tensions between the world’s

Prediction Market Traders Seek New Edges During Super Bowl Betting Boom

SMGN Publishing February 17, 2026

Prediction markets are rapidly evolving into a high-stakes arena where creativity and information advantages can mean the difference between profit and loss. During the lead-up