Posts by Amelia Frost
For Families Supporting Adults With Disabilities, Independence Extends Beyond Housing Alone
For many families supporting a person with a disability, independence involves far more than finding a place to live. It can also depend on access to employment, reliable support, meaningful relationships, and a community that remains available as circumstances change. A 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving estimated that 63 million…
Read MoreWhy the Nuclear Power Revival Also Depends on Building a Reliable Uranium Supply
Nuclear power is back in the energy conversation, but the discussion often begins with reactors rather than the fuel they will eventually need. Electricity demand is also rising in new ways. The International Energy Agency reported that data-centre electricity use grew 17% in 2025, while consumption at AI-focused data centres rose even faster. Its latest…
Read MoreThe Global Skills Schools Still Aren’t Teaching
A generation has grown up with unprecedented access to the rest of the world, yet access has not necessarily produced connection. Nearly half of U.S. teenagers, 48%, now say social media has a mostly negative effect on people their age, according to Pew Research Center’s 2025 survey. At the same time, 74% say social platforms…
Read MoreWhy Skeena Heliskiing Is Focusing on the Guest Experience While Keeping Capacity Small
An offer to fund more accommodation can present a difficult choice for a hospitality business. Extra rooms create room for more guests, but they may also bring questions about staffing, service, and the atmosphere that owners hope to preserve. For Martin Wehren, president and general manager of Skeena Heliskiing, those considerations shaped a decision to…
Read MoreOpenAI Is Entering The Agent Field With ‘Dots’: ‘Always-On’
OpenAI has entered the AI agent field with Dots, which the company defined as an “always-on” tool helping users complete different tasks for them. The system is powered by the GPT-6 Astra model, launched in September by the company. They can connect to over 4,000 apps and learn from feedback from users, who can message…
Read MoreI Dress Better Than My Boss. Is This a Problem?
Right before a Monday morning meeting, Olivia, 24, showed up to her New York City office in woven flats. They were red and espresso leather braided into a basket-like pattern, fitted with a chic square toe and a stamped logo you might not notice unless you frequently shopped the brand yourself. “What are you wearing?…
Read MoreTreasury Yields Keep Climbing. The 30-Year Note Just Hit The Highest Level In Over 20 Years.
Bond yields keep climbing on Tuesday, with the 30-year note reaching its highest level since 2002 as inflationary and geopolitical concerns continue to grip markets. The 10-year yield also climbed and got closer to 5.3%, while the 2-year Treasury note yield was little changed at 11:57 a.m. ET. Stocks also fell during the session, with…
Read MoreOura Says There Is Too Much Uncertainty In The Market Right Now. It Is Postponing Its IPO.
Smart ring maker Oura has postponed its planned initial public offering, citing uncertainty in the IPO market even as the company said demand for the offering had been strong. Oura said Tuesday that it was making the decision despite what it described as strong demand. The company had planned to offer 50 million shares at…
Read MoreAnthropic Lost Nearly $42 Billion Last Year. Its IPO Prospectus Shows They AI Buildout Could Cost a Lot More.
Anthropic lost nearly $42 billion in 2025 while committing to hundreds of billions of dollars in future computing and infrastructure spending, laying bare the scale of the financial demands behind its rapid expansion as the Claude developer prepares for a potential public offering. The artificial intelligence company generated nearly $4.6 billion in revenue last year,…
Read MoreMeta Is Dominating The AI Agent Field With Muse. It Is Now Seeking To Expand Its Scope.
Meta’s AI agent tool, Muse, is dominating the new field in the industry. It has now announced a tool to serve small businesses. On Tuesday, the company said the tool is expanding functions to that end, including connecting other tools. “Small businesses have been growing on our apps for nearly two decades. They told us…
Read MoreThe Most Promising Healthcare Projects of 2026
Digital healthcare is moving beyond basic tracking. Emerging platforms are increasingly designed to interpret personal information, identify meaningful patterns, and help users make more informed decisions about their health. This list brings together 5 projects working across areas such as personal health data, women’s health, nutrition, sleep, mental wellness, symptom assessment, and access to care.…
Read MoreOpenAI Says It Won’t Release Its Latest Model Yet Over Security Concerns: ‘Didn’t Quite Meet The Bar’
OpenAI has announced its decision to halt the release of its latest model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after it failed to meet its safety standards. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, confirmed the decision in a statement. “Of course we want to make sure our model development is safe no matter whether that’s in the…
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