Posts by Amelia Frost
All-Caps Debt War Ends in Sworn Retraction as Med-Spa Owner Walks Back MMP Fraud Claims
She told a Facebook audience of more than 30,000 practitioners that MMP Capital would “LIE LIE LIE AND LIE SOME MORE.“ Then Annette Janssen signed a sworn, notarized statement saying the accusations were false. Janssen, the former Omaha registered nurse behind Thirst IV Hydration LLC, acknowledged that she and her company knowingly made false and…
Read MoreLeaked Memo Links Iran to Minnesota Water Utility Cyberattacks. Dozens of Systems Were Targeted in Escalating Campaign.
A leaked cybersecurity memo circulating within the U.S. water industry has tied a wave of cyberattacks targeting dozens of Minnesota water utilities to Iran, marking one of the most significant attacks on American civilian infrastructure since the United States launched military operations against Iran earlier this year. According to a report by WIRED, the communication,…
Read MoreAmazon’s Strong Earnings Buoy The Market. Stocks Climb Again As July Comes To a Close
Stocks climbed again on Friday, rebounding further after Amazon’s strong results buoyed the market on the last day of July. The S&P 500 climbed 0.70%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite overperformed, gaining 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.53%. Amazon stocks soared more than 15% and Apple’s plunged after their reporting different situations at…
Read MoreChina’s AI IPOs Fail To Lift A Slumping Stock Market
Liu Sheng, Chairman and CEO of Zhongji Innolight (centre R) poses after banging the gong at the start of trading with his director Wang Xiaodong (centre L) during the launch of the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) in Hong Kong on July 30, 2026. Peter Parks/AFP…
Read MoreClashes Between The U.S. And Iran Continue Without Progress. Trump Says He’s ‘Losing Faith’ In Tehran
President Donald Trump said he is “losing faith” in Iran as the possibility of reaching a deal fades amid continued clashes between the countries. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Friday, Trump said Tehran officials “do lie and do misrepresent.” “We’ll be hitting them very hard,” Trump added after Iranian forces claimed they had targeted…
Read MoreHow SpaceX’s Break With China Could Clear The Path To A Tesla Merger
KEY POINTS SpaceX is tightening controls over China-related supply chain risks as its role in U.S. defense and national security programs expands. A potential Tesla merger could face China-related hurdles, with Tesla’s manufacturing footprint and suppliers deeply tied to the country. Investors are watching for catalysts after SpaceX’s stock decline, while prediction markets continue to…
Read MoreReddit Did Not Announce Any AI Deals In Its Earnings Report. Its Stock Is Plunging
Reddit’s stock fell about 20% on Friday, its largest intraday drop since the company went public. Yahoo Finance detailed that the drop could largely be explained by the absence of new AI partnerships, something investors were expecting. The company’s stock has fallen more than 40% so far this year. The company’s revenue did beat expectations,…
Read MoreHow to Roll Over Your IRA to Gold Without Penalty
A gold IRA rollover allows you to move funds from a traditional IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement account into a self-directed precious metals IRA without triggering taxes or early-withdrawal penalties. The process is more straightforward than many retirement savers expect, though it requires careful attention to IRS rules and proper sequencing. Rollover vs. Direct…
Read MoreInvestors Look Overseas as Magnificent Seven Concerns Grow. Janus Henderson Sees Opportunities in Europe and Asia
Investors are increasingly looking beyond the U.S. stock market as concerns mount over the heavy concentration of the “Magnificent Seven” technology giants in major indexes, according to Janus Henderson Investors portfolio manager Julian McManus. In an interview with CNBC, McManus said the recent outperformance of international markets is encouraging financial advisers and investors to reconsider…
Read MoreThe U.S.’s Continued Strikes Are Battering Iran’s Economy. Blackouts and Shortages Spread Across the Country.
The economic consequences of the U.S.’s expanded military campaign against Iran are becoming increasingly visible, with widespread power outages, water shortages and disruptions to transportation and trade pushing the country deeper into crisis. According to a report from The Washington Post, despite thousands of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes and a prolonged U.S. naval blockade, many…
Read MoreApple Plans To Launch An AI-Powered Siri. But Some People Might Have To Pay For It.
As Apple prepares to launch an AI-powered Siri in the fall, the company also is considering whether it should charge for access for people who use it much. “We do believe there will be people that want to use it a lot, and so we will have some kind of upgrade possibilities on iCloud+,” CEO…
Read MoreNapheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark Reveal Small Ways They Prioritize Mental Health Off the Court
Exactly halfway through the 2026 WNBA season, Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier is just now getting back to the court after a series of injuries required two separate ankle surgeries between seasons. For star athletes, she stresses, recovery is a never-ending process that requires physical and mental fortitude. “People see what we put on the…
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