Posts by Amelia Frost
The Fed Sought Early Access To Anthropic’s Mythos To Address Its Capabilities. It Didn’t Get It For Months
The Federal Reserve spent at least three months without access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, an advanced artificial intelligence model that federal officials had previously identified as a potential cybersecurity concern for the U.S. banking system. The development comes amid heightened attention on cyber resilience across critical infrastructure following years of state-linked cyber incidents tied…
Read MoreThe World Cup Final Drew 62.8 Million American Viewers. It’s a New Record for the U.S.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final delivered a historic television audience in the United States, drawing a combined 62.8 million viewers across English- and Spanish-language broadcasts, setting a new record as the most-watched soccer match ever in the country. The championship match, played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw Spain defeat defending…
Read MoreHouthi Rebels Declared a Maritime Embargo Of Saudi Arabia. Tankers Are Already Turning Around In The Red Sea
Tankers carrying Saudi crude through the Red Sea turned around after the Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo of the country. Reuters detailed that seven vessels heading to Asia have reversed course so far. The group, which operates in Yemen, said on Monday that the decision is based on the “equation of ‘an eye for…
Read MoreVolodymyr Zelensky Faced Backlash Over The Firing Of a Popular Minister. He Is Backtracking
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had been facing backlash over the removal of popular defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov. He took note and backtracked, removing the country’s army chief and seeking to bring Fedorov back into the armed forces. Speaking in a television address, Zelensky said he was appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new commander-in-chief after removing…
Read MoreProspects Of a Ceasefire Between The U.S. And Iran Remain Dim. Oil Continues To Soar
Oil prices continue to rise on Wednesday as prospects of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remain dim. Brent crude, the international benchmark, gained 3.61% and clocked in at $94.30 per barrel at 8:23 a.m. ET, while West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, jumped 3.15% and stood at $87 per barrel at the same…
Read MoreNvidia Unveils Vera AI CPU, Taking Aim at AMD And Intel In The Battle For Data Centers
Nvidia is expanding beyond the graphics processors that fueled its rise to become the world’s most valuable company, setting its sights on another critical piece of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company has revealed new technical details about its next-generation Vera central processing unit, a move that positions the chipmaker to challenge longtime server CPU leaders…
Read MoreHouse Republicans Outraised Democrats In June. They Now Hold A Nearly $93 Million Campaign War Chest
House Republicans strengthened their financial position heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterm elections, with the party’s campaign arm raising more money than its Democratic counterpart in June and opening a significant cash advantage. According to Axios, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) raised $17.6 million in June, surpassing the Democratic Congressional Campaign…
Read MoreThe Hidden Networks Behind Brazil’s Energy Market
Brazil’s large economy demands equally large amounts of energy. The country produces more biofuel than almost any other nation on the planet, generates roughly 90% of its electricity from renewable sources, and sits on some of the largest oil reserves in the Western Hemisphere. Behind those figures is a complex network of producers, distributors, commodity…
Read MoreBig Tech’s $3 Trillion AI Bet Faces A New Skeptic: Credit Markets
KEY POINTS Debt investors are asking whether future cash flows will be enough to support one of the largest technology buildouts in history. Oracle is emerging as an early test case for lenders worried about soaring leverage. Insights from the dot-com era might help investors and companies avoid the same mistakes around AI investment. On…
Read MoreLogitech Keys-to-Go 2 Hands-on Review: Best Travel Keyboard?
Portable keyboards have always required some degree of compromise. The models comfortable enough for an entire day of work are usually too large to carry everywhere, while those thin enough to disappear into a travel bag often make the typing experience feel secondary. The Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 attempts to find a place somewhere between the…
Read MoreDXRacer Martian Pro Review: Inside the Electric Massage Gaming Chair Redefining Comfort
I spend most of my workday in a chair — long editorial sessions, back-to-back calls, and hours reviewing content on a screen. That makes chair quality less of a nice-to-have and more of a daily necessity. After weeks of testing the DXRACER Martian Pro in the Red Triangle colorway, here’s a full breakdown of how…
Read MoreIsrael Is Building An Earthen Barrier Across Gaza. It Is Over 14 Miles Long
Israel has constructed more than 14 miles of earthen barriers across the Gaza Strip, creating a vast physical separation through territory under its military control and raising concerns that what was intended as a temporary ceasefire line is becoming a lasting border. The Israeli military confirmed the construction to The Associated Press after being presented…
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