Posts by Amelia Frost
Fed’s Michelle Bowman Pushes Back Against Potential Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Spike
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman cautioned Friday against potentially raising interest rates in response to the recent spike in inflation, arguing that temporary increases in energy prices should not prompt policymakers to tighten monetary policy further. Bowman made the remarks during a conference in Reykjavík, Iceland, as financial markets continue monitoring inflation pressures tied to…
Read MoreU.S. Troops Are Being Tracked And Targeted Through Commercial Phone Data
Despite knowing for a decade that commercial location data on smart phones could be used to track U.S. military personnel, the Pentagon did not neutralize the potential threat. Now, some foes are following through, according to a new report. The Defense Department acknowledged to Congress that troops now fighting in the Iran war had been…
Read MoreThe Beauty Industry Exploded After COVID, Here’s Why
In a conversation with International Business Times’ Visionary Voices series, Dr. Claudia Kim, cosmetic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer at New York New Life, breaks down why the American cosmetic industry has exploded since COVID and why it’s nowhere near its ceiling. The numbers are staggering. Cosmetic procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, have increased roughly…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Long-Term Skin Damage from Shingles
After a battle with shingles, you probably just want to forget it ever happened. However, while some folks may endure lingering nerve pain from a shingles complication called postherpetic neuralgia, that’s not the only stubborn side effect that can stick around after the painful, blistering rash subsides. Secondary bacterial infections, skin color changes, and even…
Read MoreTop Russian Official Says EU Countries Have ‘Unilaterally Entered Into a War With Russia’
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chair of the Security Council and former Russian president, said European Union countries have “unilaterally entered into a war” with the country. “Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia. So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is…
Read MoreTrump Convenes National Security Team To Make Decision On Iran Deal
President Donald Trump will meet his national security team to make a decision about an agreement with Iran. In a social media publication, Trump reiterated that Tehran “must agree that they will never have a Nuclear Weapon or Bomb” as a key condition for any deal. “The Hormuz Strait must be immediately open, no tolls,…
Read MorePutin Has Spent Dozens Of Billions Seeking To Extend His Life: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin has led the country to spend dozens of millions in longevity initiatives, according to a new report. Russian President Vladimir Putin has led the country to spend dozens of billions in initiatives related to longevity, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal detailed that longevity projects have become a…
Read MoreChina Building Launch Pads Close To Nuclear Missile Silos: Report
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, according to satellite images analyzed by Reuters. The country’s nuclear missiles can already reach any part of the U.S. The outlet detailed that the complex, located in a remote desert area, is also building bunkers and communication nodes, as well as facilities that could serve…
Read MoreJD Vance Says U.S. And Iran Are ‘Very Close’ To a Deal: ‘We’ve Made a Lot Of Progress Here’
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran are “very close” to reaching an an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and begin negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program. “We’re going back and forth on a couple of language points. We’ve made a lot of progress here,” Vance said when discussing…
Read MoreAmericans Believe Democrats Are Too Weak And Republicans Are Too Loyal To Trump: Poll
A new poll found that Americans believe the biggest negative aspect of the Democratic party is its perceived weakness, while the biggest one for Republicans is fealty to President Trump. The ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos survey asked what people most disliked about each political party. Only one response to the open-ended question broke single digits. Each…
Read MoreU.S. Fuel Trader Investigated Over Alleged Cartel-Linked Smuggling
Ikon Midstream reportedly shipped diesel and naphtha that were allegedly classified in customs paperwork as lubricants, a category that can avoid steep Mexican fuel import duties. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images A Texas-based fuel trader is under investigation in the United States and Mexico after documents allegedly showed a paper trail linking fuel shipments…
Read MoreGen Z Is Using AI To Gamble The Insurance System And Exposing a Broken System
Gen Z consumers are more likely to use AI to alter an insurance claim to make their claim more financially favorable, recent data suggests. But consumer advocates and members of the generation themselves say this is a mark of a bigger, more insidious issue within the fabric of the U.S. insurance market. A third of…
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