Posts by Amelia Frost
Europe Prepares for Middle East Tensions: Energy and Economic Concerns
[ad_1] As the world braces for rising tensions in the Middle East, Europe is not treating this as a distant conflict. Leaders know the effects could hit home fast. Within days, families, ports and even power grids could feel the strain. Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, European capitals moved quickly. Diplomacy remains…
Read MoreFoldable and Rollable Displays in 2026: Are They Finally Practical for Everyday Use?
[ad_1] Foldable and rollable displays have moved beyond flashy prototypes and into real products people can buy. In 2026, foldable displays 2026 models look slimmer, feel sturdier, and handle daily use far better than their early predecessors. Rollable displays, once confined to trade show demos, are now appearing in laptops, tablets, and even vehicle interiors.…
Read MoreTariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
[ad_1] President Trump’s whipsawing trade policy last year destabilized many American businesses. His new push to replace the system with a different batch of duties has bewildered companies all over again. Since the Supreme Court invalidated many of Mr. Trump’s tariffs last month, his administration has vowed to use other legal authorities to rebuild the…
Read MoreFord and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles
[ad_1] Perhaps no business needs certainty more than the auto industry. It usually takes at least four years to design a new model and bring it to market, requiring carmakers to divine what buyers will find appealing by the time the vehicles reach showrooms. Yet industry veterans say they can’t remember a time when the…
Read MoreGlobal Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock
[ad_1] In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle East ends within a few weeks. The region continues to produce oil and gas. Shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a shock to the world’s energy supplies. Fear of inflation subsides. But experts cautioned against any hasty…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Winners From Trump’s New Global Tariff
[ad_1] President Trump’s new 10 percent tariff on global imports has created a new slate of winners and losers, suddenly reshuffling the prospects for countries that have spent many months angling for lower tariff rates than their neighbors and competitors. The 10 percent tariff, which was issued under a legal provision known as Section 122,…
Read MoreTrump Says He Will End Boycott of White House Correspondents’ Dinner
[ad_1] President Trump announced in a social media post on Monday that he would participate in this year’s black-tie dinner thrown by the White House Correspondents’ Association, which takes place on the last Saturday in April. This was a surprising development for members of the Washington press corps, since as president, Mr. Trump has made…
Read MoreTrump Administration Abandons Efforts to Impose Executive Orders on Law Firms
[ad_1] The Trump administration on Monday abandoned its attempts to impose potentially crippling executive orders against law firms that refused to capitulate to the president, walking away from its appeal of victories the firms had won against the White House. With a brief due this week, Justice Department lawyers told the U.S. Court of Appeals…
Read MoreWhat Rising Oil Prices Could Mean for Drivers in the U.S.
[ad_1] The price of gasoline in the United States rose only modestly on Monday, even as oil prices climbed in response to a widening conflict in the Middle East. If the war drags on, though, that could abruptly change. The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s counterattacks, have started to limit the export of oil…
Read MoreDHS Warns Iran 'Will Almost Certainly Escalate Retaliatory Actions' in U.S.
[ad_1] The Department of Homeland Security has warned that Iran and its proxies “will almost certainly escalate retaliatory actions—or calls to action” in the United States, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by ABC News. While officials assess that a large-scale physical attack is unlikely, they cited a “persistent threat of targeted attacks in…
Read MoreJohn Bolton Says Trump Risks 'Fragmenting His Base' Ahead of Midterms With Strikes On Iran
[ad_1] Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Donald Trump‘s strikes on Iran could further “fragment” his political base ahead of the midterm elections, even as he described the operation as the “most consequential decision” of Trump’s presidency. Speaking to Politico, Bolton warned that the administration may not have fully considered the aftermath of…
Read MoreThey’re Hiring at U.S.A.I.D. Just Not Anyone Who Worked There.
[ad_1] The Trump administration is hiring people to help wind down the remnants of the U.S. Agency for International Development after it was gutted last year. There’s just one caveat: Former staff members need not apply. The government has specifically precluded former U.S.A.I.D. employees from working for a contractor who is winding down the remaining…
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