Posts by Amelia Frost
Abby Johnson on Why Experienced Voices From Inside the Abortion Industry Should Help Shape the Future of Advocacy
Abby Johnson After more than 16 years as a leading voice in the pro-life movement, Abby Johnson believes one of its greatest challenges no longer comes from outside opposition. Instead, she argues that the movement has become increasingly reluctant to draw on the experience of women who understand the abortion industry from the inside. From…
Read MoreStephen Koski and His Journey of Preserving Human Stories Through Writing and Remembrance
Stephen Koski’s work reflects a commitment to preserving the personal stories that shape history. Through writing, research, and speaking, he has been documenting firsthand experiences and the people whose actions often become part of larger historical moments. His work with The Last Responder represents a long-term effort to capture human experiences, personal reflections, and lessons…
Read MoreInvesting Ahead of the Curve: James Lentz on Why Autonomous Aviation Signals a Broader Economic Shift
According to James Lentz, global investment in autonomous aviation is accelerating at a remarkable pace. He notes that major players are directing significant capital, talent, and technological expertise toward the development of autonomous vehicles, especially aircraft. These initiatives, he adds, reflect a growing recognition that aviation is entering a new phase of innovation, one defined…
Read MoreA New USMCA Extension Window Passed Without Agreement. Automakers Are Now Preparing For Changes.
The United States, Mexico and Canada have moved past a key deadline to extend the USMCA trade agreement, shifting the pact into an annual review process that leaves long-term rules for North American manufacturing open to further negotiation. Automakers continue operating within deeply integrated supply chains that span the United States, Mexico and Canada, where…
Read MoreIndependent Private-Market Platforms After Industry Consolidation
Schwab bought Forge. Morgan Stanley bought EquityZen. The pre-IPO stock platforms that stayed independent may have made a better bet. When Charles Schwab agreed to acquire Forge Global for $660 million last November, just weeks after Morgan Stanley announced its own purchase of rival platform EquityZen, those with an interest in pre-IPO stock absorbed the…
Read MoreInside Creality’s Recent Success and Growth
Over just a few short years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from something that was met with widespread skepticism and even outright rejection to being integrated into many of the most prolific and successful industries across the globe. A huge contributor to AI’s integration and implementation has been the technology’s demonstrable ability to revitalize outdated…
Read MoreI’m a Therapist Who Survived Breast Cancer—Here’s What I Do When Recurrence Fears Hit
I went back to my ob-gyn, and at first he said the doctor who did my ultrasound earlier that year said I was in the clear. I responded that there was nothing clear about this—there was something there. I kind of caused a ruckus in the office, but I got an order for another ultrasound.…
Read MoreCompanies Cut Jobs for AI Efficiency Gains. Many Are Now Bringing Them Back.
Companies that reduced staff in anticipation of artificial intelligence replacing large portions of human workforces are now reversing some of those decisions, bringing employees back after automation systems fell short in day-to-day operations, according to a new report. The shift is visible across automotive, banking and technology services, where companies initially deployed AI tools to…
Read MoreThe Manicure Became a Statement. Now Brands Are Keeping Up.
Something shifted in how people express allegiance. At World Cup watch parties this June, fans showed up not just in jerseys, but with their team’s flag colors painted onto their fingernails. Pride Month brought a familiar wave of rainbow manicures across social media. Last year, concert nails became their own genre, with fans meticulously matching…
Read MoreMortgage Rates Are High. Homebuyers Are Ditching Adjustable-Rate Options Anyway.
Mortgage demand remained largely unchanged last week as borrowing costs continued to move within a narrow range. At the same time, prospective homebuyers showed less interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, signaling a preference for stability despite elevated interest rates. New data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported by CNBC showed that total mortgage application volume…
Read MoreUS Job Openings Hit Two-Year High, but Americans Are Finding It Harder to Get Hired
The U.S. labor market sent mixed signals in May, with job openings climbing to their highest level in two years even as hiring slowed, and more Americans reported that finding work has become increasingly difficult. Data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed employers posted 7.594 million job openings at the end of…
Read MoreThe White House Has Just Lifted Restrictions On An AI Model That Caused Concern Over Its Powerful Capabilities.
The White House lifted its restrictions on Fable 5, Anthropic’s new powerful AI model that drew scrutiny over its powerful capabilities. Axios detailed that the move restores public access after 18 days. The government had already restored access to Mythos 5 for a group of organizations that had received prior approval. “Over the past two…
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