Posts by Amelia Frost
1,000 Excess Deaths: France’s Record-Smashing Heatwave Sparks Chaos and Exploding WWII Ammo Across Europe
Europe is enduring one of its most severe heatwaves in recent history, with France reporting around 1,000 excess deaths in just three days as record-breaking temperatures fuelled wildfires, disrupted transport networks and even triggered explosions from unexploded Second World War ammunition in Germany. France says 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the blistering heatwave sweeping…
Read MoreUS Servers and International World Cup Fans Clash Over US Tipping Culture: ‘I’m Confused Why This Even Exists’
International football fans arriving in America for the World Cup say they are growing frustrated with US tipping culture, as requests for tips appear on even the most basic purchases. Travellers from the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan told the BBC that the expectation that tips help make up for lower base pay is adding…
Read MoreChinese Open-Weight AI Model Raises Cybersecurity Worries Over Advanced Capabilities
A new Chinese artificial intelligence model is raising cybersecurity fears over its advanced capabilities, which match recent versions of giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. Unsplash A new Chinese artificial intelligence model is raising cybersecurity fears due to its advanced capabilities, which appear to be on par with Claude Opus 4.8 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5, Axios reported.…
Read MoreSaks Emerges From Bankruptcy With a New Plan and Corporate Name
Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, formally exited bankruptcy on Friday with a new plan to safeguard the remnants of its luxury department store empire and mount a comeback. The company has restructured its debt, closed dozens of stores and cut corporate and store employees since it…
Read MoreUber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
Uber announced sweeping changes to its background checks on Friday after a New York Times investigation in December revealed how the ride-hailing giant’s policies allowed for drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies. Previously, the company had barred drivers convicted of murder, sexual assault, kidnapping and terrorism. But in 22 states, The…
Read MoreMovement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship
Iran’s military struck a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to a U.S. official, undermining efforts to restore shipping traffic through the crucial waterway. The ship, the Ever Lovely, was attacked after Iran agreed last week to let shipping pass through the strait safely. The strike, which took place when the…
Read MoreStocks Are Mixed As Tech-Heavy Nasdaq Falls Again Dragged By Apple
Stocks were mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new record after edging higher and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite falling again, dragged by Apple. The S&P 500 remained largely flat. The Nasdaq Composite fell more than 0.4%, dropping for the fourth day in a row. Apple dropped about 6% after announcing…
Read MoreOil Prices Drop on Moves to Unblock Persian Gulf Crude Supplies
Oil prices continued to fall on Wednesday as efforts to move ships out of the Persian Gulf have made headway, increasing the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for crude oil. Stock markets stabilized after widespread losses driven by plunges in the shares of many technology companies the…
Read MoreFormer Trump Officials Lobbying Firm Providing Guidance To Pardon Seekers
A firm that was started by former Trump administration and campaign officials has been lobbying on behalf of people seeking pardons, according to a report. CBS News reported that Mo Strategies has been lobbying on behalf of the law firm Blessinger Legal on “immigration and pardon-related” matters. “We’re one of the fastest-growing firms in D.C.,…
Read MoreU.S. Presses Meta to Agree to A.I. Reviews
The Trump administration is pressing Meta to submit its artificial intelligence models for voluntary review, which would allow the government to evaluate the A.I.’s abilities and vulnerabilities, four people familiar with the confidential request said. The request, which was made in emails with Meta, is the latest example of the administration’s efforts to step up…
Read MoreCheer Big, Drink Better Together: Upgrade Game-Day Hydration This Prime Day With Waterdrop Filter
There’s something undeniably special about gathering around a screen for a big sports moment. Whether it’s a tense football final, a summer tennis showdown, or a late-night match replayed with friends, these occasions turn ordinary homes into shared spaces of excitement, noise, and connection. Snacks are passed around, cheers erupt at every goal or point,…
Read MoreTesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators
The main federal auto safety agency said on Monday that it was investigating a Tesla crash that killed a woman in Katy, Texas, near Houston, on Friday night. The driver was using Tesla’s automated driver-assistance system when his Model 3 left the road “at a high rate of speed” and struck a home, local officials…
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