Posts by Amelia Frost
Neisrein Mahmoud On Autism Care Through Personalization, Family Partnership, and Purpose-Driven Teams
In the ever evolving landscape of autism care, expectations are shifting. Families are looking for care that reflects the realities of their daily lives, aligns with their values, and delivers meaningful, measurable progress. For Neisrein Mahmoud, founder of EMIT (Empowering Minds Into Transformation) Therapeutics, this shift calls for a deeper thinking of how Applied Behavior…
Read MoreTrump’s GOP Faces Lower Voter Enthusiasm Than Democrats Ahead of Midterms, Poll Shows
A new poll has found that Republicans are facing an early warning sign ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November: their voters appear less energized than Democrats, pointing to a large enthusiasm gap between the two parties. Using multiple recent polls, CNN reported that Democrats are showing stronger motivation to vote, while Republicans are…
Read MoreDOJ Investigates $2.6 Billion In Oil Trades Linked to Iran Conflict Timing: Report
Federal investigators are examining a series of large oil trades placed shortly before major geopolitical developments tied to the Iran conflict, according to a new report. The Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are reviewing whether the timing of the trades reflects unusual market behavior or potential misuse of nonpublic information. The…
Read MoreIsrael And Lebanon Set To Have Third Round Of Talks Next Week
Israel and Lebanon are set to have a third round of talks in the U.S. next week, officials with knowledge of the matter told CNN. The ceasefire between the countries, in place since early April, has been put to test repeatedly as Israel and Hezbollah continue trading strikes across the border. Israel on Wednesday carried…
Read MoreDemocrats Reportedly Looking Into Whether There Was A ‘Pay-To-Play’ Aspect To Trump Pardons
Democrats are looking into whether some Trump pardons were issued in exchange for favors or contributions. Congressional Democrats are looking into whether some of the pardons issued by President Trump involved favors or financial contributions, according to a new report. CBS News detailed that the lawmakers are specifically examining pardons given to cryptocurrency billionaire Changpeng…
Read MoreIran Can Survive Strait Of Hormuz Blockade For Three To Four Months, CIA Analysis Concludes
The Iranian regime can survive the U.S.’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for three to four more months, a new CIA analysis showed. The document, reported by The Washington Post, says only then the country would face more severe economic hardship. It also claimed that Tehran still has about 75% of its mobile launchers…
Read MoreEU Considers Restrictions On U.S. Cloud Providers For Sensitive Government Data
The European Union is weighing new restrictions on the use of U.S.-based cloud providers for sensitive government data as Brussels intensifies efforts to strengthen Europe’s control over critical digital infrastructure. The discussions are taking place ahead of the European Commission’s planned “Tech Sovereignty Package,” expected to be unveiled on May 27. The package is set…
Read MoreTop Shipping Company CEO Warns Iran War Keeps Raising Costs, Worsening Economic Outlook
The Iran war continues to disrupt shipping and could create long-lasting economic consequences. The Iran war will continue to disrupt global trade, and its impact is only likely to get worse as disruptions continue, the CEO of a major shipping company warned. Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc told CNBC that the impact of the war will…
Read MoreAI Surge Powers Asian Stocks To Records Despite Ongoing Iran War And Oil Shock
Stock markets across Asia have surged to record levels, extending a global equity rally that has persisted despite continued economic disruption linked to the war in Iran. Benchmarks in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan have all posted strong gains in the latest trading sessions, with technology and semiconductor companies leading the advance. The momentum has…
Read MoreMarco Rubio Announces New Sanctions Against Cuba, Further Increasing Pressure On Havana Regime
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday a new set of sanctions against the Cuban regime, this time targeting its military-industrial complex, its leader and a natural resources company ran by the state. “These sanctions are part of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive campaign to address the pressing national security threats posed by Cuba’s communist…
Read MoreGold And Silver Could Resume Upward Trend If Iran War Ends: Analysts
Gold and silver could resume their rally if the war in Iran ends, according to market analysts cited by CNBC on Thursday. The metals saw record-breaking rallies last year, with gold climbing 66% and silver 135% over the course of 2025. However, their performance has been lackluster in 2026 as assets are seeing increased volatility…
Read MoreBrent Crude Dips Below $100 Amid Optimism About Progress Towards Ending Iran War
Oil continued to drop on Thursday amid optimism about progress towards ending the war in Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped a little over 3% at 9:48 a.m. ET, dipping below $100 a barrel. The West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark, also fell, standing below $93 per barrel at the same time. Stocks are…
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