Posts by Amelia Frost
U.S. Not Contemplating Imminent Military Action Against Cuban Regime Despite Threats: Report
The U.S. is not contemplating imminent military action against the Cuban regime despite President Donald Trump’s threats, according to a new report. The Associated Press cited an official familiar with the matter, who also said that authorities are not optimistic about the chances of Havana accepting an offer of tens of millions in aid, free…
Read MoreOpenAI Expands Cyber-Focused GPT-5.5 Access As AI Security Race Intensifies
OpenAI is widening access to a more permissive version of its GPT-5.5 artificial intelligence model for vetted cybersecurity defenders as concerns grow over how advanced AI systems could reshape digital warfare and critical infrastructure security. The company announced that approved members of its Trusted Access for Cyber program will gain access to GPT-5.5-Cyber, a specialized…
Read MoreVideo: How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs?
new video loaded: How Prepared Are We for A.I. Layoffs? Our chief economics correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes how A.I.-related layoffs are testing the resilience of the government’s safety net programs. By Ben Casselman, Nour Idriss, Nikolay Nikolov, Stephanie Swart and Rafaela Balster May 8, 2026 Source link
Read MoreU.S. Says It Disabled Two More Vessels Seeking To Enter Iranian Ports: ‘Full Enforcement Of The Blockade’
The U.S. Central Command said it disabled two more vessels attempting to enter Iranian ports as tensions with Tehran remain high despite talks of progress towards ending the war. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. A…
Read More1,550 Ships Stranded As Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed; Supertankers Losing Up To $150K Per Day
Hundreds of commercial vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as the war in Iran continues. The disruption has slowed one of the world’s most important energy shipping corridors and left global freight markets adjusting to sustained delays. Traffic through the waterway has dropped sharply since late February,…
Read MoreCuban FM Warns U.S. Policy Towards Havana Could Result In ‘Bloodshed’
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the U.S. is in a “dangerous path” that could lead to “bloodbath in Cuba” as Washington continues to pressure the Havana regime. Speaking to ABC News, Rodriguez said there has been “no progress” in talks between the countries. He added that he takes President Donald Trump’s threats to the…
Read MoreConsumer Borrowing Climbs To Highest Level In More Than Three Years: Survey
Consumer borrowing in the U.S. rose to the highest level since late 2022, according to a new survey. Data from the Federal Reserve showed that total credit outstanding climbed by almost $25 billion, exceeding the expectations of all economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Non-revolving credit climbed by almost $15 billion in March, the highest figure since…
Read MoreBritish PM Starmer Says He Won’t Resign Despite Labour’s Defeat In Regional Elections
British PM Keir Starmer said he won’t resign even though the Labour Party was defeated in local and regional elections. British PM Keir Starmer said he won’t resign even though the Labour Party was defeated in local and regional elections and right-wing party Reform U.K saw significant gains. The Associated Press detailed that the elections…
Read MoreWhat to Wear Under a Graduation Gown to Make the Most of Your Big Day
Graduation season is swiftly approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to wear under a graduation gown. If you’ll be graduating in the coming months, whether it’s with a high school diploma or a college degree, woo-hoo: You did that. There’s a lot of prep to do, including sending all the important…
Read More6 Things Doctors Wish You Knew About Shingles
3. Shingles is more than a rash. An itchy, blistering rash is what most people picture when they think of shingles. But doctors say this visible eruption, which frequently forms a stripe on one side of the torso and can last three to five weeks after symptoms start, often is just the tip of the…
Read MoreMarco Rubio And Pope Leo XIV Agree On The Need To ‘Work Tirelessly In Favor Of Peace’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday in a visit that placed one of the Trump administration‘s most visible Catholic officials face-to-face with the first American pope after the President openly criticized the pontiff. The Vatican said Rubio and Leo “renewed the shared commitment” to good bilateral relations…
Read MorePolish President Says The Country Could Host The Troops The U.S. Pulled From Germany
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vowed to lobby U.S. counterpart Donald Trump to get the country to host the troops Washington pulled from Germany. “If President Donald Trump decides to reduce the American military presence in Germany, then we in Poland are ready to receive American soldiers,” Nawrocki said during NATO exercises in Lithuania. He added…
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