Posts by Amelia Frost
Two Former Mexican Officials Facing Drug Conspiracy Charges Turn Themselves In To U.S.
Two former Mexican officials accused of taking bribes and conspiring with drug cartels have surrendered themselves to U.S. authorities. Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, 66, formerly the secretary of public security for the Mexican state of Sinaloa, appeared in Arizona on federal charges last week, Reuters reported. He did not enter a plea and his next court…
Read MoreDemocratic Rep. Raskin Says Trump Seeks To Fund ‘Private Militia’ With $1.8 Billion Fund From IRS Settlement
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said President Donald Trump seeks to fund his own “private militia” with the $1.8 billion from a settlement with the IRS that is aimed at compensating people who claim they were unfairly targeted by the Biden administration. Speaking on MS NOW, Raskin was asked if there was any precedent of the…
Read MoreDemocrats Significantly Less Likely To Trust AI Companies Than Republicans, Poll Shows
Democrats are less likely than Republicans to trust companies at the forefront of AI, according to a new poll. The Axios Harris Poll 100 rankings showed a large shift in just two years, with some significant drops in Democrats’ trust of OpenAI, X, TikTok, Meta and Microsoft, among others. In 2024, Democrats trusted Microsoft, Samsung,…
Read MoreAI Tools Are Making Cybercrime Easier For Amateur Fraudsters, Interpol Warns
Artificial intelligence tools are lowering the complexity to attempt cybercrimes and helping inexperienced fraudsters launch large-scale scams, according to a senior Interpol official. Neal Jetton, director of cybercrime at Interpol, said AI-powered tools are making phishing campaigns, impersonation scams and online fraud easier to carry out, even for people with little technical expertise. Speaking in…
Read MoreThree Killed At San Diego Islamic Center Shooting; Two Suspects Dead
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in the Clairemont area in southern California. Two suspects are dead. The San Diego Police Department said officers responded to the Islamic Center, located in the 7000 block of Eckstrom Avenue, after reports of an active shooter around midday. Police later…
Read MoreA 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 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…
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