Posts by Amelia Frost
When Germany Votes, It Will Be About the Economy
When German voters go to the polls on Sunday, the fate of companies like SKW Piesteritz will be at the top of their minds. The chemical factory halved its annual Christmas bonus for workers last year, and it just shut down one of its two ammonia plants. Hammered by high energy costs and what they…
Read MoreProfits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
A prominent group of chief executives said almost six years ago that making profits for shareholders was only part of their business — and not necessarily the main part. Speaking collectively as the Business Roundtable, C.E.O.s from companies like Johnson & Johnson, FedEx, Wells Fargo and Amazon said that, really, they were devoted to serving…
Read MoreRubio Defends Russia Talks And Criticism Of Zelensky
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against accusations that the Trump administration has given in to Russia even before talks on ending the Ukraine war begin, saying Washington first wants to see whether Moscow was “serious”. Russia and the United States agreed to establish teams to negotiate ending the war at talks in…
Read MoreMongolians Warm Up On Culture At New Winter Festival
A festival in a frigid park on the edge of the world’s coldest capital in February might not sound like a crowd-puller — but in Mongolia an inaugural celebration of nomadic culture was in fine fettle this week. The seven-day event is part of authorities’ efforts to boost tourism during the country’s bitter winters, when…
Read MoreAustralia Says China Warned Of ‘Live Fire’ Drill Off East Coast
China warned Australia Friday of potential “live fire” naval drills in international waters off the eastern coast, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as commercial flights were told to steer clear of the area. Australia’s defence department has been monitoring the Chinese navy vessels — a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker — since they…
Read MoreTrump Tariffs Leave WTO Adrift In Eye Of The Storm
The World Trade Organization’s entire mission is overseeing global trade, but US President Donald Trump’s tariff offensive has left it adrift. Cedric Dupont of the Geneva Graduate Institute, an international relations professor and an expert in trade policies, law and the WTO, told AFP that Trump’s moves had put the global trade body centre-stage but…
Read MoreCanada Beats USA To Win Heated Four Nations Face-Off Final
In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, “51st state” Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Thursday to win the Four Nations Face-Off final. Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the title-winning goal off a pass from Mitch Marner to deliver Canada the victory after enduring political barbs from…
Read MoreJustice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it would dismiss a case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in which the rocket company had been accused of discriminating against people based on their citizenship status. In an unopposed motion filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the Justice Department said it intended…
Read MoreTrump Admin To Press Ahead With Amazon, Meta Antitrust Cases
The Trump administration will press on with its antitrust cases against Amazon and Meta, a top official said on Thursday, vowing to maintain pressure on Big Tech’s market dominance. In an interview with FOX Business, newly appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson confirmed that ongoing cases against Amazon and Meta would proceed, emphasizing…
Read MoreNewly Confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to ‘Hunt Down’ Those Who ‘Seek to Hurt Americans’ In ‘Every Corner of This Planet’
Newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel pledges to eliminate threats against Americans worldwide, vows to restore trust in the Bureau. Latin Times Mere hours after his confirmation as President Donald Trump’s FBI Director, Kash Patel sent a strong message: those who threaten American safety will be tracked down. “And to those who seek to harm…
Read MoreWhat Is Brutalism? And Why Do Architects Hate ‘The Brutalist’?
“The Brutalist,” an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday’s Oscars. But the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors, and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things to…
Read MoreLiverpool Face Wounded Man City As Premier League Title Race Heats Up
Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders. The Gunners can move to within five points of the Reds should they see off lowly West Ham at the Emirates. Behind the top two, the race is…
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