Posts by Amelia Frost
Australia Says China Has Not Explained Naval Live-fire Warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a “disconcerting” live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course. Australia and close ally New Zealand have been monitoring three Chinese navy vessels — a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker — since…
Read MorePorn Stars: Oscar Favorite ‘Anora’ Gets Sex Work Right
For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to win the respect of sex workers is even rarer. If Sean Baker’s “Anora” triumphs at the Academy Awards next Sunday, as predicted by most pundits, it will have achieved both. “Sean gets sex work. He just does,” porn actress and…
Read MoreAustralia Says No Live Firing Seen Or Heard From Chinese Ships
Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour. Australia and close ally New Zealand have been monitoring three Chinese navy vessels — a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker — since they were spotted in…
Read MorePatsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
Patsy Grimaldi, a restaurateur whose coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge won new fans for New York City’s oldest pizza style with carefully made pies that helped start a national movement toward artisan pizza, died on Feb. 13 in Queens. He was 93. His nephew Frederick Grimaldi confirmed the death, at NewYork-Presbyterian…
Read MoreHow Trump’s Unprecedented First Month of Rapid-Fire Executive Orders Stacks Up Against His Campaign Promises
In his first month since returning to the White House for a second term, President Donald Trump has used his presidential powers to issue dozens of executive orders. As of February 20, Trump has signed a total of 73 orders, 68 of which have been published and gone into effect, that are intended to transform…
Read MoreVeterinarian and 13 Horse Trainers Violated Drug Rules, U.S. Regulator Says
A veterinarian and 13 trainers, seeking an edge at a Pennsylvania racetrack, injected pain medications into the joints of more than 100 horses in violation of federal rules, the federal agency that now regulates the sport said on Friday. Afterward, 30 percent of the horses never raced again and 10 percent were declared lame post-race…
Read MoreAP Sues White House Officials Over Denial Of Access
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three White House officials on Friday after the news agency was barred from some of US President Donald Trump’s events. The AP, in the suit filed in a federal court in Washington, said the denial of access violates the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which guarantees freedom…
Read MoreA.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban
The Associated Press sued top White House officials on Friday, accusing them of violating the First and Fifth Amendments by denying A.P. reporters access to press events in retaliation for references to the Gulf of Mexico in its articles. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It named…
Read MoreFirings at FDA Decimated Teams Reviewing AI and Food Safety
In recent years, the Food and Drug Administration hired experts in surgical robots and pioneers in artificial intelligence. It scooped up food chemists, lab-safety monitors and diabetes specialists who helped make needle pricks and test strips relics of the past. Trying to keep up with breakneck advances in medical technology and the demands of a…
Read MoreStock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far
Stocks slumped on Friday, with the S&P 500 wiping out almost all of its gains since President Trump took office last month, after a widely watched measure of how consumers feel about the economy showed mounting fears over stubborn inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.7 percent, adding to a modest dip on Thursday and notching…
Read MoreHollywood Stunt Accidents: The Role Of Personal Injury Law In Protecting Celebrities And Crew Members
Hollywood is known for its breathtaking action sequences, death-defying stunts, and high-adrenaline productions. While these moments captivate audiences, they come with significant risks for both actors and crew members. Behind every high-speed chase, explosion, or fight scene lies the potential for serious injuries, and in some cases, fatalities. Despite meticulous planning, accidents on film sets…
Read MoreAngry Crowd Slams Republican Congressman for Backing Up DOGE’s Massive Cuts: ‘Doing Us a Disservice’
Georgia Rep. Richard McCormick was heckled and booed by an angry crowd at a recent town hall meeting following comments he made about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and whether or not schoolchildren should receive free lunch. McCormick held an in-person town hall meeting on Thursday night at Roswell City Council, allowing constituents to…
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