Posts by Amelia Frost
‘Divine Dreams’ And 38 Virgins At Trump Prayer Event
US President Donald Trump was surrounded by faith leaders calling for him to be given “divine dreams” in an extraordinary event at the White House on Thursday. One man even knelt in front of the 78-year-old Republican for the ceremony in the Rose Garden to mark National Prayer Day. Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other religious…
Read MoreWhen Taxpayers Fund Shows Like ‘Blue Bloods’ and ‘S.N.L.,’ Does It Pay Off?
New Yorkers — and residents of many other states — have paid more for entertainment in recent years than just their Netflix or Hulu subscriptions. Each New York household has also contributed about $16 in taxes, on average, toward producing the drama series “Billions” since 2017. Over that period, each household has also paid roughly…
Read MoreAmazon Revenue Climbs 9%, But Outlook Sends Shares Lower
Amazon reported a nine percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, but its outlook fell below expectations as potential impact from the US-China trade war rattled investors. The online retail behemoth said sales hit $155.7 billion in the January-to-March period, but its share price dropped as much as four percent in after-hours trading on Wall…
Read MoreWith Minerals Deal, Ukraine Finds Way To Secure Trump Support
In signing a minerals deal, Ukraine has found a new way to tie the United States to its future, but it remains to be seen if it can guarantee long-term support from mercurial President Donald Trump. Two months after President Volodymyr Zelensky was unceremoniously kicked out of the White House following an on-camera clash with…
Read MoreDr Phil Flatters Trump as a Man of ‘Deep Conviction’ and the Internet Goes Wild: ’34 Convictions, Actually’
TV star Dr. Phil praised President Donald Trump as a man of “deep conviction” during a White House celebration for the National Day of Prayer, leading users to unleash a slew of jokes. Dr. Phil took to the podium Thursday morning, flattering Trump as he told the crowd that the president was a “man of…
Read MoreZelensky Says Minerals Deal With US ‘Truly Equal’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that a minerals deal signed with the United States offered “equal” benefits for both sides, despite falling short of the explicit security guarantees Kyiv had asked for. The agreement, which was signed on Wednesday, would see the United States and Kyiv jointly develop and invest in Ukraine’s critical mineral…
Read MoreNetflix Eyes $1 Trillion Market Value, Sparking Concerns Over Future Price Increases
There are already many tech companies that have reached $1 trillion in valuation in the present, including Apple and NVIDIA, but now Netflix wants to join the club. Even as the world’s top streaming platform, the company has “only” managed to reach below the half-a-trillion mark. Of course, one of the simplest ways Netflix could…
Read More300,000 Rally Across France For May 1, Union Says
Rallies across France for International Workers’ Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP. The authorities were yet to give a figure for the May Day marches’ turnout. The rally in the capital was marred by complaints of violence towards centre-left marchers, with the Socialist Party…
Read MoreThese Are the Shoes People Who Walk Over 10,000 Steps a Day Recommend
Pros: Supportive and plush but not too stiff; lightweight; secure upper that’s not too rigid; has APMA Seal of Acceptance Cons: May feel too thick and cushy for anyone used to flatter, more minimalist styles Unless you live under a sneaker-less rock (hey, it’s possible), you’ve probably spotted all sorts of people passing you on…
Read MoreS. Korea Crisis Deepens With Election Frontrunner Retrial, Resignations
South Korea’s political chaos deepened Thursday after a retrial was ordered for a presidential frontrunner over alleged election law violations and two key government figures quit ahead of a snap election next month. The June 3 vote will decide who replaces impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office over his ill-fated declaration…
Read MoreMicrosoft Raises Xbox Prices Globally, Following Sony
Microsoft said it was raising prices in response to unspecified ‘market conditions’ AFP Microsoft announced Thursday that it will increase Xbox console prices worldwide, citing “market conditions” just days after Sony made a similar move with its PlayStation 5. The tech giant also plans to raise prices for some new games developed by its video…
Read MoreTexas Gov. Accuses San Marcos of Antisemitism, Threatens to Terminate Grants for Plan to End $4M in Funds to Israel
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has accused the San Marcos City Council of antisemitism and of violating a state law prohibiting government entities from boycotting Israel, following a proposal to halt over $4 million in funding directed to the country. Next week, San Marcos City Council will vote on a resolution to stop sending “$4,434,675 [that]…
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