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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 troubling and indicative of a broader erosion of political norms in the United States. The remarks came during a widely viewed online interview, where Obama reflected on the cultural and political implications of the controversy and the public reaction that followed. The controversy began after

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

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

Virginia Supreme Court Clears April Redistricting Vote Amid Partisan Battle

SMGN Publishing February 13, 2026

The Virginia Supreme Court has cleared the way for an April 21 special election that could significantly reshape the state’s congressional map ahead of the

AI Risk Looms Over Corporate Credit Markets

Felipe Cardona February 13, 2026

Financial markets have begun to reassess the consequences of artificial intelligence at a much deeper level. While equity investors initially focused on which technology companies

Merz Warns Global Order Has Collapsed

Felipe Cardona February 13, 2026

Germany’s chancellor has delivered a stark assessment of the global landscape, warning that the framework that once governed international relations has effectively fallen apart. Speaking