Posts by Amelia Frost
Modernization Demands More Than AI. People Will Define the Future of Business
From the boardroom to the engineering floor, one question now eclipses all others: Are we modernizing with artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that truly changes outcomes? In my years working on large-scale transformations at PwC Consulting, IBM, and KPMG, I have watched companies pursue modernization with both zeal and confusion. Today, as AI indisputably…
Read MoreWhy Soft Skills Win Hard Deals: Tami Fratis on Compassion, Empathy, and Trust in Sell-Side Investment Banking
Strong financials are often assumed to be the decisive factor in a successful transaction. Yet, in Tami Fratis’s experience, deals might falter even when the numbers appear compelling. Buyers may hesitate, founders might second-guess their decisions, and management teams might lose momentum under pressure. Fratis, Managing Director of ACT Capital Advisors, works closely with private…
Read MoreThe Blunt Bob Is the Effortlessly Cool Haircut Dominating 2026
No haircut says “fresh start” quite like a blunt bob. If you’ve ever ditched your long layers (or even sharpened up a lob) for this ultra-sharp haircut, you know how powerful a reset it can be. And if you’ve always loved the look but never committed to the big chop, there’s never been a better…
Read MoreTulsi Gabbard Mocked By Trump Aides Who Purposefully Left Her Out of Maduro Planning: Report
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was not included in key planning meetings for the U.S. military operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in late 2025 and early 2026, according to reports released on Thursday. The White House reportedly cut Gabbard out of months of strategic planning for what would become the Venezuelan raid…
Read MoreHow Cardi B Became South Korea’s Favorite Beauty Influencer
In September of last year I met with the team behind Fully, a K-Beauty skin care brand gaining major traction in South Korea. As the senior beauty editor at Glamour, these types of meetings are common, especially for brands new to market. Eager to find the same success in the United States, the brand’s global…
Read MoreTrump Signals US Oversight of Venezuela Will Last Well Over a Year
President Donald Trump President Donald Trump said the United States expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington‘s role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last “much longer” than a year. In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday evening, Trump declined…
Read MoreColombian President Petro Said He Feared Being Captured Like Maduro Before Having a Friendly Call With Trump
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he feared being captured like Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and was set to begin sleeping in the presidential palace before having a friendly phone call with Donald Trump that helped to defuse tensions, according to a new report. Speaking to The New York Times, Petro said he…
Read MoreChina Condemns ‘Arbitrary’ U.S. Seizure of Russian-Flagged Tanker, Says It ‘Seriously Violates International Law’
China condemned the United States for what it called the “arbitrary” seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas, saying the move “seriously violates international law” and reflects the use of unilateral sanctions without United Nations authorization. Speaking at a briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China “opposes illegal…
Read MoreIs 3I/ATLAS An Alien Craft? CIA Won’t Confirm Or Deny Records Exist
Is 3I/ATLAS an alien craft or just an extraordinary cosmic visitor? That question has resurfaced after the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) refused to confirm or deny whether it holds classified records on the interstellar object. First detected by the ATLAS observatory in Chile in July 2025, 3I/ATLAS streaked through the solar system and ignited global…
Read MoreBorder Czar Homan Defends ICE Agents After Killing Of Woman In Minneapolis: ‘Not Seen ICE Act Outside Of Policy’
Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border czar, defended the actions of ICE agents on the same day a woman was fatally shot in Minneapolis. Speaking to CBS News, Homan said he has not “seen ICE act out outside of policy.” “If they are acting outside of policy, I’m not aware of it. There’ll be an…
Read MoreBitcoin Billionaire Chen Zhi Taken Into Custody Amid Massive Crypto Scam Allegations
Bitcoin billionaire Chen Zhi has been taken into custody in Asia, marking a major step in one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud cases ever uncovered. Authorities say Chen, the chairman of Cambodia-based Prince Group, is accused of running a massive global scam that stole billions of dollars from victims, including many in the United States.…
Read MoreSun Letters to the Editor, Jan. 8, 2026: ‘Opinion split on Venezuela’
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Letters Published Jan 08, 2026 • Last updated 58 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A demonstrator wears a campaign poster depicting ousted President Nicolas Maduro during a rally in support of him in…
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