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Illinois Democratic Primary Tests Party’s Leftward Shift

Sarah Olivella March 16, 2026

Illinois Democratic Primary for Open Chicago-Area Seat Reveals Debate Over How Far Left the Party’s Next Generation Should Go A closely watched Democratic primary in northern Illinois is offering an early test of how voters within the party want to shape its future leadership. The race to represent Illinois’ 9th congressional district—covering Evanston and parts of Chicago’s North Side—has become a contest not just between candidates, but between visions of

Oscars 2026 Highlights and Biggest Takeaways

SMGN Publishing March 16, 2026

Oscars 2026: Major Wins, Historic Firsts and Surprise Moments That Defined Hollywood’s Biggest Night The 2026 Academy Awards delivered a memorable night filled with historic

Severe Storms Hit U.S. With Snow, High Winds and Tornado Threat

Sarah Olivella March 16, 2026

A powerful late-winter storm system swept across large portions of the United States, bringing heavy snowfall, damaging winds and a heightened risk of tornadoes across

Georgia O’Keeffe Legacy Reconsidered as New Mexico Landscape Gains Protection

SMGN Publishing March 16, 2026

The dramatic desert landscape of northern New Mexico—defined by towering cliffs, wind-sculpted mesas and vibrant mineral colors—has long been associated with the artistic legacy of

Pentagon Tightens Oversight of Stars and Stripes Amid Debate Over Editorial Independence

SMGN Publishing March 15, 2026

The U.S. Department of Defense has introduced new policies that expand its oversight of the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, prompting concerns about editorial independence

Why Are the Academy Awards Called “Oscars”? The Story Behind the Famous Nickname

Sarah Olivella March 14, 2026

Every year, the Academy Awards bring Hollywood’s biggest stars together for a night of celebration, speeches and golden trophies. While the official name of the prize is

AI Accelerates Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery

SMGN Publishing March 13, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the field of medicine, enabling scientists to search for new treatments at speeds that would have seemed impossible only a

War Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz

Felipe Cardona March 13, 2026

The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered its third week, with escalating military operations and mounting economic consequences across the Middle

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Condemns Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Anti-Muslim Posts

SMGN Publishing March 13, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, has condemned a series of social media posts by Tommy Tuberville, a Republican senator from Alabama, describing the remarks as

Gray Whale Deaths Puzzle Scientists Decades After Recovery From Near Extinction

Sarah Olivella March 13, 2026

For decades, the recovery of the gray whale was considered one of conservation’s biggest success stories. After being driven close to extinction by commercial whaling in the

Scarpetta on Prime Video Blends Two Timelines in a Complex Murder Mystery

Sarah Olivella March 13, 2026

The new crime drama Scarpetta has arrived on Prime Video, offering viewers a layered murder mystery that unfolds across two different timelines. The series stars Nicole Kidman as forensic pathologist

TSA Workers Miss Paychecks During DHS Shutdown as Travelers Continue Paying Security Fees

Sarah Olivella March 13, 2026

Thousands of airport security officers across the United States are working without pay as the partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues. The funding