Posts by Amelia Frost
TopGum: Breaking Ingredient Barriers in the Gummy Format
Until fairly recently, gummies were seen more as a novelty than a serious part of the supplement industry. It was long thought that, due to inherent limitations in their formulation, gummies lacked the efficacy of other supplements and couldn’t be improved. Gummy manufacturers like TopGum have since challenged that assertion, proving over time that gummies…
Read MoreWhy Global Founders Still Incorporate in the United States
Despite the proliferation of startup-friendly jurisdictions worldwide, the United States remains the incorporation destination of choice for founders far beyond its borders. From Europe and Latin America to Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs continue to form U.S. entities even when their teams, customers, and operations remain entirely overseas. This persistence is not driven by symbolism or…
Read MoreAlex Pretti GoFundMe Shows Massive Public Support As It Surpasses $1M
A GoFundMe campaign for Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on 24 January, has surpassed $1.24 million. The fundraiser, organised by Keith Edwards with an initial target of $20,000, was launched to help cover funeral costs, family expenses, and anticipated legal costs. Pretti lost…
Read MoreTikTok Outage on Jan 25 Leaves Creators Without Income As App Goes Dark
TikTok suffered a widespread outage on 25 January that left millions of users unable to log in, upload videos, or view new content. The disruption hit particularly hard for content creators, who saw earnings paused and engagement drop to zero as the platform’s functionality faltered during critical posting hours. The outage came just two days…
Read MoreMexican President Sheinbaum Says FBI Wasn’t Involved In Arrest Of Former Olympian With Cartel Ties
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the FBI was not involved in the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian with cartel ties, who turned himself in on Thursday in the country after over a decade on the run. Sheinbaum clarified that FBI Director Kash Patel was in the country two days after Wedding turned…
Read MoreFamily Trying To Get To Emergency Room With Their Daughter Detained By Border Patrol
A family of three who came to the U.S. seeking asylum was detained by immigration authorities when they went to a hospital in Portland seeking medical care for their daughter. KOIN reported that U.S. Border Patrol officers arrested Yohendry De Jesus Crespo, Darianny Liseth Gonzalez de Crespo, and their 7-year-old daughter on Jan. 16 at…
Read MoreKaroline Leavitt Draws Contrast Between Trump And Noem, Stephen Miller On Characterization of Alex Pretti
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt drew a contrast between President Donald Trump’s assessment of the killing of Alex Pretti and those of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. During a press briefing on Monday, a journalist noted that “Noem said Pretti committed an act of domestic terrorism”…
Read MoreBorder Patrol Commander Details Fate Of Agents Involved in Minneapolis Shooting Of Alex Pretti
Large protests have taken place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in recent weeks following violent altercations between civilians and federal immigration officers. In one episode over the weekend, 37-year-old local ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent, marking the second such incident in the city after the killing of Rene…
Read MoreRand Paul Calls Heads Of ICE, CBP To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee After Killing Of Alex Petti
Republican Senator Rand Paul called on the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS to testify before the Homeland Security Committee on Monday. In a letter addressed at Todd Lyons, Joseph Edlow and Rodney Scott, Paul notes that the “Department of Homeland Security has been provided an exceptional amount of funding to secure our borders and…
Read MoreClaudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea’s president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply. “Everyone wants to go,” Sheinbaum said at her daily morning press briefing, referring to the overwhelming interest from fans that…
Read MoreSenator John Fetterman’s Wife Speaks Out on ICE Crackdown in Minnesota
Gisele Barreto Fetterman, the wife of U.S. Senator John Fetterman, has seemingly diverged from her husband’s political views regarding the actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the second Trump administration in Minneapolis. On Monday, the Pennsylvania senator issued a statement saying that he was grieving the deaths of Alex Pretti and…
Read MoreThis Is the Absolute Best Workout Underwear, According to Ob-Gyns and Trainers
What we love: Smooth fit; ultra-lightweight; seamless Worth noting: Minimal coverage For a truly no-show, barely there pair of underwear, go for this seamless pair from Alo, which UESCA-certified running coach and ISSA-certified personal trainer Liz Schmoll calls a “good seamless option for everyday wear with odor control.” “The seamless design sat flat, the sides…
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