Posts by Amelia Frost
Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: ‘Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close’
Florida representative María Elvira Salazar. Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana. In a social media publication, the lawmaker recalled she had “directly asked president (Claudia) Sheinbaum to stop financing the dictatorship with free oil.” “Today,…
Read MoreLandmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins In California. What It Means For Big Tech
A landmark trial accusing major social media companies of causing addiction and mental health harm in young users began this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, marking a major moment in the national debate over tech platforms and youth wellbeing, reported NBC Los Angeles. The civil case, brought by a 19-year-old plaintiff identified only…
Read MoreWant A Bigger Refund? Don’t Miss These Tax Tips Before You File
Tax season has officially kicked off, which means millions of Americans are once again digging through emails, envelopes and online accounts looking for tax forms, or wondering whether they can put it off for another week. If you’re getting ready to file your federal tax return, here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what matters most…
Read MoreTopGum: Breaking Ingredient Barriers in the Gummy Format
Until fairly recently, gummies were seen more as a novelty than a serious part of the supplement industry. It was long thought that, due to inherent limitations in their formulation, gummies lacked the efficacy of other supplements and couldn’t be improved. Gummy manufacturers like TopGum have since challenged that assertion, proving over time that gummies…
Read MoreWhy Global Founders Still Incorporate in the United States
Despite the proliferation of startup-friendly jurisdictions worldwide, the United States remains the incorporation destination of choice for founders far beyond its borders. From Europe and Latin America to Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs continue to form U.S. entities even when their teams, customers, and operations remain entirely overseas. This persistence is not driven by symbolism or…
Read MoreAlex Pretti GoFundMe Shows Massive Public Support As It Surpasses $1M
A GoFundMe campaign for Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on 24 January, has surpassed $1.24 million. The fundraiser, organised by Keith Edwards with an initial target of $20,000, was launched to help cover funeral costs, family expenses, and anticipated legal costs. Pretti lost…
Read MoreTikTok Outage on Jan 25 Leaves Creators Without Income As App Goes Dark
TikTok suffered a widespread outage on 25 January that left millions of users unable to log in, upload videos, or view new content. The disruption hit particularly hard for content creators, who saw earnings paused and engagement drop to zero as the platform’s functionality faltered during critical posting hours. The outage came just two days…
Read MoreMexican President Sheinbaum Says FBI Wasn’t Involved In Arrest Of Former Olympian With Cartel Ties
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the FBI was not involved in the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian with cartel ties, who turned himself in on Thursday in the country after over a decade on the run. Sheinbaum clarified that FBI Director Kash Patel was in the country two days after Wedding turned…
Read MoreFamily Trying To Get To Emergency Room With Their Daughter Detained By Border Patrol
A family of three who came to the U.S. seeking asylum was detained by immigration authorities when they went to a hospital in Portland seeking medical care for their daughter. KOIN reported that U.S. Border Patrol officers arrested Yohendry De Jesus Crespo, Darianny Liseth Gonzalez de Crespo, and their 7-year-old daughter on Jan. 16 at…
Read MoreKaroline Leavitt Draws Contrast Between Trump And Noem, Stephen Miller On Characterization of Alex Pretti
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt drew a contrast between President Donald Trump’s assessment of the killing of Alex Pretti and those of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. During a press briefing on Monday, a journalist noted that “Noem said Pretti committed an act of domestic terrorism”…
Read MoreBorder Patrol Commander Details Fate Of Agents Involved in Minneapolis Shooting Of Alex Pretti
Large protests have taken place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in recent weeks following violent altercations between civilians and federal immigration officers. In one episode over the weekend, 37-year-old local ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Customs and Border Protection agent, marking the second such incident in the city after the killing of Rene…
Read MoreRand Paul Calls Heads Of ICE, CBP To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee After Killing Of Alex Petti
Republican Senator Rand Paul called on the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS to testify before the Homeland Security Committee on Monday. In a letter addressed at Todd Lyons, Joseph Edlow and Rodney Scott, Paul notes that the “Department of Homeland Security has been provided an exceptional amount of funding to secure our borders and…
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