Posts by Amelia Frost
Understanding BaFin’s Consumer Notice: A Legal Perspective
To better understand the legal implications of BaFin’s recent consumer notice and how such notices function under German law, we turned to Dr. Florian Putzka, a German-qualified lawyer and Doctor of Jurisprudence who has advised major financial institutions and worked with the international law firm Hogan Lovells on financial products, securities and regulatory issues in…
Read MoreTrump Eyeing Tariff Rollbacks After Studies Reveal Americans Fronting Majority of Bill
President Trump is considering a rollback of some of his tariffs after an analysis found that consumers are paying 90 percent of their cost, according to a report. The Financial Times reported that Trump is reconsidering his tariffs on steel and aluminum, which can be as high as 50 percent, because of concerns about their…
Read More‘Chaos’ Inside DHS Exposed As Damning Report Accuses Kristi Noem of Petty Firings and Airtime Obsessions
A report in the Wall Street Journal describes Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security as “chaos.” The expose’s revelations include the berating of employees, including the use of polygraph tests on those deemed disloyal, and sudden firings. In one example, the newspaper reported that a Coast Guard pilot was fired after her…
Read MoreKate Hudson Just Debuted the Coolest Shaggy Bob for Spring
Kate Hudson has been feeding us early aughts hair inspo since her ’03 Andie Anderson days, and she’s keeping with the theme in 2026. This time, instead of long blonde waves, she’s bringing back the short, wispy shag. Hudson debuted her new style at Costume Designers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on February 12. She…
Read MoreSleep Anxiety Is the Worst. Here’s How to Deal
There are few things more frustrating than sleep anxiety. It’s 10 p.m. You’re enjoying your evening skin care routine. You’re brewing a cup of chamomile tea. You’re slipping into something silky. But then, all of a sudden, there it is: the creeping fear that you will not in fact be able to drift off to dreamland, that…
Read MoreVideo: The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job Growth
new video loaded: The Hidden Number Driving U.S. Job Growth After a year of just 181,000 new jobs, January’s 131,000 increase in the U.S. workforce was surprisingly positive. Ben Casselman, The New York Times’ chief economic correspondent, explains the numbers. By Ben Casselman, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, June Kim and Nikolay Nikolov February 13, 2026…
Read MoreKate Middleton Nods to Her Daughter, Princess Charlotte, With This Timeless Hairstyle
Kate Middleton’s personal style is comprised of more than just her outfits and jewelry. Her hairstyles can send a message too. At one of her most recent engagements, for example, Middleton added a bit of a twist to her look—literally. The future queen adopted a style that is currently particularly popular with a certain royal:…
Read MoreTHOMPSON, HILL: Policymakers in Calgary, Edmonton may help push home prices upward
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Columnists Published Feb 11, 2026 • Last updated 2 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Rows of new homes under construction are shown on the northeast edge of Calgary in this photo from April…
Read MoreGigi Hadid Paired Classic Loafers With an Unexpected Denim Style
Gigi Hadid, notably a California girl who now makes her home on the East Coast, has a knack for striking just the right balance between a laid-back West Coast vibe and a buttoned-up New Yorker. On a recent walk around Manhattan, for instance, Hadid paired blue jeans with a raw, fraying hem with classic loafers,…
Read MoreI’m a Personal Trainer and These Are the Cross-Training Shoes I Recommend
“My favorite cross-training shoe right now is the TYR CXT-2 Elite Carbon Trainer,” says Umo Callins, CSSD, CPT, a board-certified sports dietitian and fitness coach. These sneakers are great for lifting and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and Callins says they’ve made a significant difference in her performance. “They’re phenomenal for training in different planes of…
Read MoreCalgary Sun Letters, Feb. 9, 2026: ‘UCP didn’t run on separation’
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Letters Published Feb 09, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. People line up to sign a petition in Stony Plain that could set the stage for a referendum on…
Read MoreJAY GOLDBERG: Trudeau’s EV mandate meets its much-needed demise
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Opinion Columnists Published Feb 07, 2026 • Last updated 6 days ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. PM Mark Carney is replacing the Trudeau-era EV mandate with incentives. Postmedia Network archive Article content Ottawa’s electric vehicle…
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