Posts by Amelia Frost
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver For Another 90 Days To Address Soaring Energy Costs
President Donald Trump extended the waiver of the Jones Act for another 90 days to address soaring energy costs. The act in question requires goods transported between U.S. ports to be carried on American-built and -crewed vessels. Such waivers have historically been deployed during emergencies, including hurricanes and major disruptions to infrastructure, when fuel distribution…
Read MoreFederal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Bid to Block Asylum Claims For Migrants at U.S.-Mexico Border
In one of his first actions after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump signed an order on Jan. 20, 2025, declaring the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border an “invasion” and suspending the entry of migrants and their ability to apply for asylum until he determines the situation has ended. The policy quickly faced…
Read MoreU.S. Freezes $344 Million In Crypto Tied To Iran Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The Trump administration has frozen about $344 million in cryptocurrency it says is linked to Iran, stepping up financial pressure on Tehran as tensions between the countries continue. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is targeting digital wallets associated with Iranian-linked activity, stating that multiple accounts have been placed under sanctions as authorities…
Read MoreIntel’s 20% Explosion: Why ‘AI Agents’ Just Saved the Most Famous Chipmaker in History
Intel has staged a dramatic financial comeback, with shares exploding by more than 25% after the company crushed Wall Street expectations in its latest earnings disclosure. Coming off a year where shares dropped to their lowest level in more than a decade, Intel has rebounded in a big way. This was evident during trading on…
Read MoreChemed Stock Jumps 11% on Q1 Beat, VITAS Hospice Strength and Raised 2026 Outlook
Chemed Corp. shares soared more than 10% in midday trading Friday, climbing to around $424 after the healthcare services company delivered a solid first-quarter 2026 earnings beat, highlighted by strong performance at its VITAS hospice business and an upgraded full-year outlook that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The stock (NYSE: CHE) opened sharply higher and sustained…
Read MoreMillions of Americans Could Claim Canadian Citizenship Under New Law — But Face $75 fee and 10-Month Wait
In a recent change to Canadian immigration law C-3 means that millions of more Americans may now qualify for duel-citizenship with Canada. This change is now of particular interest to some Americans in the wake of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. What is the Law and What Changed? ‘Previously, Canadian citizenship by descent could only be…
Read MorePOET Technologies Stock Rockets 31% on AI Optics Momentum and Strategic Funding Wins
POET Technologies Inc. shares surged more than 30% in midday trading Friday, climbing to around $15.33 as investors piled into the photonics innovator amid accelerating AI-driven demand for its optical interconnect technology and positive updates on financing and strategic positioning. The stock (NASDAQ: POET) opened sharply higher and sustained strong gains on April 24, with…
Read MoreAMD Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Momentum Fuels Bullish Outlook Despite Valuation Risks
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. shares have delivered strong gains in 2026, but the question of whether to buy, sell or hold the semiconductor giant remains a hot debate on Wall Street as the company rides the artificial intelligence wave while facing steep competition and elevated valuations. AMD Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Momentum…
Read MoreNvidia Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Dominance Fuels Strong Buy Consensus Despite High Valuation
Nvidia Corp. remains one of the most compelling yet polarizing investment stories in 2026, with Wall Street analysts overwhelmingly recommending investors buy shares of the AI chip leader even as the stock trades at elevated valuations following massive gains driven by insatiable demand for its GPUs. Nvidia Stock Buy or Sell in 2026: AI Dominance…
Read MoreZohran Mamdani Uses First Veto to Back Schools and Churches Over NYPD Powers
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cast the first veto of his administration Friday, rejecting a controversial bill that would have expanded NYPD authority near schools during protests while allowing separate protections for houses of worship to move forward. The split decision places Mamdani at the center of a politically charged debate over public safety,…
Read MoreDOJ Revives Firing Squad As Trump Pushes To Speed Up Federal Death Penalty
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Friday it is expanding federal execution protocols to include “additional manners of execution, such as the firing squad,” while also directing the Bureau of Prisons to study whether federal death row should be relocated, expanded, or paired with a new execution facility. The department framed the move as…
Read MoreCIA Deaths In Mexico Trigger Sheinbaum Crackdown On State-Level U.S. Security Ties
President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Mexico’s governors Friday reminding them that any security cooperation with foreign agencies must go through federal channels, a move that turns the deaths of two reported CIA officers in Chihuahua into a test of presidential authority, sovereignty, and the limits of U.S.-Mexico anti-cartel cooperation. The letter came after…
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