Posts by Amelia Frost
A Ship with Donations from Mexico and Uruguay Reached Cuba: What Did it Bring?
A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay docked in Havana, bringing food and hygiene products to Cuba as the island confronts a worsening economic and energy crisis tied to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and renewed U.S. pressure on countries that supply it with oil. The vessel, identified as the Asian Katra, arrived in…
Read MoreThe Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report
A new analysis looking at various aspects of the economy shows a labor market that looks stable on paper but feels punishing for many job seekers as unemployment remains relatively low, layoffs have not surged, and employers are still adding jobs. But hiring has slowed, workers are quitting less often, and job searches are stretching…
Read MoreNine Linked Polymarket Accounts Have Racked Up Millions Betting On U.S. Military Action: Report
Several connected Polymarket accounts have come under scrutiny after wagering more than $2.4 million on U.S. military action, according to a new report. The nine accounts have a 98 percent win rate after making more than 80 bets, CBS News reported. The network noted that the person or people behind the accounts have bet on…
Read MoreTrump Says He Was Going To Strike On Tuesday But Held Off As ‘Serious Negotiations Are Taking Place’
President Donald Trump said on Monday he was set to approve renewed strikes against Iran on Tuesday but held off at the request of Gulf leaders and ongoing negotiations. In a social media publication, Trump said the request was made by the “Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi…
Read MoreMost Americans Report Economic Anxiety, Loss Of Relative Income: Poll
More than three-quarters of Americans say their income is not keeping up with inflation, according to a CBS News poll. The survey found that Americans are stressed about high gas prices and a feeling of uncertainty regarding the war with Iran. The war, launched in February by the U.S. and Israel, has dragged on for…
Read MoreRihanna’s Workout Outfit Is So Good Even Her Gatorade Matches Her Accessories
It’s hard to imagine someone like Rihanna doing something as pedestrian as exercise. Hasn’t she basically transcended the mortal coil? Surely she doesn’t need food and cardio like us mere humans. And yet, on May 17, the “Umbrella” singer stepped out in New York City in a perfect gym outfit. What a world! Now, she’s…
Read MoreBarbara Palvin Is Redefining Maternity Style in Real Time
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse have been couple goals for years, publicly adoring one another since meeting in 2018 and tying the knot five years later. Now they’re expecting their first child together, which the pair confirmed at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival while wearing the finery typical of the event. And in that moment,…
Read MoreTrump IRS Settlement Creates $1.776 Billion Fund for ‘Weaponization’ Claims
The Trump administration announced Monday the creation of a $1.776 billion Justice Department fund to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the Biden administration, part of a deal that ended President Donald Trump‘s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns. The Justice Department described…
Read MoreFederal Court Dismisses Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Sam Altman As Jury Says He Took To Long To File Suit
A federal court on Monday dismissed the lawsuit Elon Musk filed against OpenAI and its leadership, saying he took too long to do so. Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015, investing $38 million through its first years. However, he later exited the company and accused its CEO, Sam Altman, and his top deputy of shifting to…
Read MoreCuba’s Díaz-Canel Warns U.S. Threats Could Trigger ‘A Bloodbath With Incalculable Consequences’ After Drones Report
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Monday that threats of military action against Cuba by the United States could trigger “a bloodbath with incalculable consequences,” as tensions between Havana and Washington escalated following reports that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Cuba has acquired hundreds of military drones from Russia and Iran. “The threats of military aggression against…
Read MorePresident Claudia Sheinbaum Says Trump Has Not Told Her Directly That Drug Cartels Control Mexico
Ever since returning to the White House in January 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that Mexico is heavily influenced by drug cartels, at times suggesting Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum lacks full control over parts of the country. As diplomatic tensions between Washington and Mexico remain strained following the recent indictment of Sinaloa officials…
Read MoreEU To Downgrade Growth Forecast Due To ‘Stagflationary Shock’ From Iran War
The European Union will cut its growth forecast as a result of the “stagflationary shock” from the Iran war, its economy commissioner said. Speaking to CNBC, Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity said the block has a narrow margin of action. “We think it’s important that the support measures we take are temporary…
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