Posts by Amelia Frost
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says Taxpayers Would Foot the Bill if Trump Wins $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
In testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Thursday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that if President Donald Trump‘s unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department is successful, the payout would ultimately be financed by American taxpayers. According to reporting by The New Republic, during…
Read MoreHow to Apply Tretinoin, According to Dermatologists
Following a visit to the dermatologist, you might be wondering how to apply tretinoin. The potent topical cream, which is prescription only, is effective at treating an array of skin concerns. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when incorporating it into your routine. Your doctor may have already given you a…
Read More‘Ballet-Slipper Lips’ Are the Cool-Girl Makeup Trend to Try This Spring
Nostalgia is leading the charge for 2026 beauty trends, and after revisiting the matte lips of 2016, we’re digging back even further in the archives. Enter “ballet-slipper” lips: cool-toned pinks and frosty finishes that are making a strong case for a Y2K beauty renaissance. This winter, influencer Haley Sluss racked up nearly 2.5 million TikTok…
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene Celebrates Hillary Clinton’s Request To Hold a Public Hearing Over Epstein Files: ‘Much Needed Right Now’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene celebrated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton‘s push to hold a public hearing over her and husband, former President Bill Clinton’s inclusion in the Epstein files. “Transparency is everything. And much needed right now,” Greene said in a social media publication on Thursday. She was responding to a publication from…
Read MoreRussia Claims U.S. Is ‘Openly Seeking To Expel Our Companies’ From Venezuela
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the United States is “openly seeking to expel our companies” from Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro in early January. Speaking to RT, Lavrov said that, ever since, Washington has been pushing for the exit of companies such as Rosneft and…
Read MoreRepublican Rep. Massie Responds To Trump After He Calls Him a ‘Moron’
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie responded to President Donald Trump after he called him a “moron” at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday. “No matter what. If we did the greatest thing in history for religion. No matter what we did, how good it is. We just did the greatest tax cuts in history, he voted…
Read MoreLow Pay and Rising Political Violence Are Pushing Young Lawmakers Out of Local Politics: Report
The current economic landscape in the United States has forced many people to reassess their careers and explore other paths as they search for financial stability, as well as relief from political tensions. A murky political climate marked by controversy and increasing violence, combined with stagnant pay and contentious legislatures, is pushing younger generations of…
Read MoreMore Than Half of Cuba to Lose Power in Peak Period on Thursday After Network Breakdown
Cuba will face simultaneous rolling blackouts throughout Thursday, affecting about 60 percent of the country during peak evening demand, the state power company Unión Eléctrica (UNE) said Thursday, one day after a major grid failure left large parts of the eastern region without electricity. UNE said the new outages follow a partial collapse of the…
Read MoreState Rep. Switches Party Affiliation From Republican To Democrat: ‘God Spoke To Me And Told Me It’s The Right Thing To Do’
New Hampshire state Rep. David Nagel announced he has switched parties and will cease to be a Republican to become a Democrat. The decision doesn’t have a large impact in the state legislature, leaving Republicans with a 216–177 majority. However, he said the catalyst took place last year, when GOP leadership removed him from the…
Read MoreMelinda Gates Says Bill Gates ‘Must Answer’ For Inclusion in Epstein Files, Reminds Her of ‘Very Painful Times’
In a recent interview, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, has publicly addressed her ex-husband’s past interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying that it reminds her of very painful times in my marriage.” The U.S. Department of Justice’s release late last month of more than 3 million…
Read MoreUS Envoy Witkoff Details Major Russia–Ukraine Prisoner Exchange Following Talks in Abu Dhabi
After intensive peace talks mediated by the United States in Abu Dhabi, U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff posted new details Thursday about a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, announcing that the two countries agreed to exchange 314 prisoners of war. Witkoff, President Donald Trump‘s special envoy for peace missions, took to the…
Read MoreStage Presence in a Screen-First Childhood: Eric Rottman on How Acting Training Can Rebuild Social Confidence for Kids
A childhood shaped by screens has subtly reshaped how children relate to one another, how they listen, how they speak, and how they show in a room. Today, conversations are increasingly happening through devices, as nearly half of teens report being online “almost constantly.” As these children hide behind avatars, their confidence often follows. Many…
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