Posts by Amelia Frost
Trump Reacts To Iran’s Renewed Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz: ‘They Can’t Blackmail Us’
President Donald Trump reacted on Saturday to Iran’s announcement that it again closed the Strait of Hormuz over alleged violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. Speaking to Press, Trump said Iran “got a little cute.” “They can’t blackmail us,” he added, according to Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Trump noted that parties are still talking…
Read MoreIran Again Closes Strait Of Hormuz, Accuses U.S. Of Violating Ceasefire Conditions
Iran said it again closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire by continuing its own blockade of the key waterway. Semi-official state news agency Fars quoted an official saying that the U.S. continues to “engage in banditry and maritime piracy.” “As long as the United States does…
Read MoreNASA Plans Lunar Nuclear Reactors To Power Long-Term Moon Missions: Report
NASA is accelerating development of compact nuclear reactors designed to operate on the Moon, aiming to solve one of the most persistent barriers to long-term lunar exploration: reliable energy during the two-week lunar night. The initiative, detailed in a recent report by Wired on NASA’s surface power strategy and outlined in a broader review of…
Read MoreTrump Reportedly Wants Research Into Using Psychedelic Drug To Treat Veterans With PTSD
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order to research the use of a psychedelic drug in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new report. CBS News detailed that the order is in the works and would have the government look into and research the viability of using the drug…
Read MoreStocks Hit New Record On Hopes War In Iran Will Be Over
Stocks reached a new record on Friday, extending gains on hopes the war in Iran will be over and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Concretely, the S&P 500 climbed by 1.2%, reaching an all-time high and closing a third straight week of gains, the longest since October. The Dow Jones soared by 868…
Read MoreTrump Says Iran Has Agreed To Stop Backing Regional Proxies Like Hamas And Hezbollah
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has agreed to end its support of regional proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah as part of a broader agreement to end the war, according to a new report. In an interview with CBS News, Trump also said Iran has “agreed to everything,” including giving up its enriched…
Read MoreChevron Scores Supreme Court Win in Louisiana Wetlands Case
Oil giant Chevron won a major Supreme Court victory on Friday that could end Louisiana‘s long-running effort to hold oil companies financially responsible for damage to its coast. In an 8-0 Ruling, the justices said the company had shown a sufficient connection between the conduct challenged in Louisiana’s lawsuit and the company’s wartime work for…
Read MoreU.S. to Reportedly Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Strains Military Stockpiles
The United States has warned some European allies that previously contracted weapons deliveries may be delayed as the war with Iran continues to drain American stockpiles, according to a new report. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters noted that U.S. officials had informed European counterparts that some arms sales under the Foreign Military Sales…
Read More‘Nancy Has Been Located:’ Pima County Sheriff’s Department Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post
A single notification on a mobile screen can spark a wave of relief or a tide of devastation. Such was the case for those following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance after a misleading post from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on social media. The controversy began when @PimaSheriff posted on their official X account about a missing…
Read MoreNVIDIA Stock Climbs 1.2% to $200 as AI Demand Fuels Continued Momentum in Chip Sector
NVIDIA Corp. shares rose more than 1% Friday, climbing to $200.67 in midday trading on the Nasdaq as investors continued to bet on the company’s dominance in artificial intelligence infrastructure, even amid broader market volatility and upcoming supplier earnings reports. The stock gained $2.32, or 1.17%, by 1:05 p.m. EDT, extending a recent winning streak…
Read MoreWhy Is Bitcoin Stuck at $70,000 — And What It Signals For The Next Big Move
For months, Bitcoin investors have watched the same number appear on their screens. Around $70,000. The movement has been narrow, sometimes frustratingly so. Traders who expected fireworks after Bitcoin’s explosive rally are instead seeing a market that appears frozen in place. Yet industry leaders say this stillness may be misleading. Executives from BitFuFu, Ace Host,…
Read MoreMaase Inc Stock Surges 32% to $9.84 on AI Acquisition Momentum and Market Enthusiasm
Shares of Maase Inc. skyrocketed more than 31% Friday, climbing to $9.84 in midday trading on the Nasdaq as investors piled into the small-cap stock following its recent strategic shift toward becoming a full-stack artificial intelligence player through the completed acquisition of China’s Huazhi Group. Maase Inc Stock Surges 32% to $9.84 on AI Acquisition…
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