Posts by Amelia Frost
Trump’s Europe Tariff Threat Sends Dollar Lower, Revives ‘Sell America’ Narrative
Renewed tariff threats by US President Donald Trump against European allies have rattled global markets, sending the dollar lower and reigniting worries about a potential “Sell America” trade. The tensions come amid disagreements over Greenland and follow the pattern of trade disputes that first emerged after Trump’s sweeping Liberation Day levies last April. Stock markets…
Read MoreCostco’s Co-Branded Credit Card Now Pays 5% on In-Store Gas Purchases
Costco has quietly raised gas rewards for members who use its co-branded credit card, giving shoppers a new way to save at the pump. Holders of the Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi now earn 5% cash back on gas purchased at Costco gas stations, up from the previous 4%. The higher rate applies only…
Read MoreTrump publishes Macron’s message seeking Greenland talks in Paris
US President Donald Trump has shared a private text message from French President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed international concern over Trump’s growing interest in Greenland. In the message, Macron expressed confusion about Trump’s Arctic plans and suggested discussing them over dinner in Paris. The text also proposed a G7 meeting after the Davos forum, including…
Read MoreHundreds Of Political Prisoners Still Held in Venezuela As Releases Stall, Local Rights Monitor Says
Nearly 800 political prisoners remain detained in Venezuela despite a series of announced releases earlier this month, according to a local rights monitoring group, which noted that the process has slowed and has not resulted in full freedom for those affected. Foro Penal reported that it has documented 777 political prisoners nationwide, following 143 releases…
Read MoreTrump Shares AI-Altered Map with Canada, Greenland, Venezuela as Part of the U.S.
President Donald Trump shared images on his Truth Social platform depicting Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as part of United States territory. The posts that appeared to feature artificial intelligence–generated imagery and that come amid escalating diplomatic tensions with European allies. The map, overlaid with U.S. symbols, was posted alongside another doctored image showing Trump planting…
Read MoreICE Drags Half-Naked US Citizen Into Freezing Cold in Minnesota
ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was asleep in his St Paul home when armed Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers smashed through his front door, dragged him outside in nothing but underwear and sandals, and left him shivering in near-freezing Minnesota temperatures, all before realising they had detained the wrong man. The 56-year-old naturalised US citizen,…
Read MoreChina Announces Donation Of 30,000 Tons Of Rice To Cuba: ‘Stay United In Difficult Times’
China announced the donation of 30,000 tons of rice to Cuba, which the Havana regime said will be distributed freely to the population. Chinese ambassador to Cuba Hua Xin announced the donation, saying the country is Cuba’s “most firm partner” and is willing to strengthen bilateral cooperation. 希望中国政府援助的3万吨大米可以帮助到每个古巴人民！Espero que las 30.000 toneladas de arroz donadas…
Read More2016 Was the Last Year Beauty Felt Free
The year is 2016 and you’re getting ready for a night out. Drake’s “One Dance” is blaring from your iPhone and your Beachwaver curling iron is plugged in on the counter. You reach into your cosmetic bag for your favorite beauty product, most likely seen in a YouTube video from Michelle Phan, Jackie Aina, or…
Read MoreTrump Makes Bold Immigration Claim That Puts Kristi Noem in Hot Seat
At a surprise White House press briefing on Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared that the United States has experienced “zero” illegal immigration over the past eight months, a sweeping claim that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will likely take the blame for if proven wrong. Standing before reporters in the West Wing, the president…
Read MoreAcrylic Nails Are the Versatile Manicure That Can Add Extra Length
Acrylic nails vs. gel nails The main difference between acrylic and gel nails is in how they dry. “Acrylics use a liquid-powder (monomer and polymer) combination that air-dries,” Yankee says. “This creates a hard, durable, and somewhat thicker nail.” She says that this harder, thicker nail is ideal for length and strength. Gels nails use a jelly-like…
Read MoreTrump Hijacks Briefing to Tout First Year ‘Accomplishments’ While Railing Against US States and Cities
In a surprise appearance at a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump took the podium in the White House press room to mark the first anniversary of his second term, which began in January of last year. His remarks were a mix of his administration’s accomplishments and criticism against his allies in various U.S.…
Read MoreGuiding Thoughtful Integration in Life Sciences: Raynelle Mensah on AI, Discipline, and Human Impact
Raynelle Mensah, COO – Life Sciences at Genesis Technology Management Group, brings a grounded perspective to the evolving conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical research and development. She has observed that progress with emerging technologies often reflects the discipline with which they’re woven into existing ways of working. Her view builds on the idea…
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