Posts by Amelia Frost
Letters to the Editor, June 22, 2025: ‘No place for a mouthguard’
Article content While watching the hockey playoffs, I’ve noticed the players’ mouthguards are constantly hanging out of their mouths. The players seem to enjoy chewing on them. Aren’t the guards intended to protect the wearer’s mouth/teeth? What’s the use of having a mouthguard if it’s not worn properly? It’s like wearing a jockstrap on your…
Read MoreAt Least Three Impacts In Israel During Iran Missile Attacks, 23 Hurt
Three areas of Israel including coastal hub Tel Aviv were hit Sunday morning during waves of Iranian missile attacks, with at least 23 people injured, according to rescue services and police. Several buildings were heavily damaged in the Ramat Aviv area in Tel Aviv, with holes torn in the facades of apartment blocks. “Houses here…
Read MoreSouth Korea Counts On Shipbuilding To Ease US Tariff Woes
Asia’s fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip. Already hit by sector levies on steel and car exports, Seoul is laser-focused on negotiations over a 25 percent country-specific tariff that has been suspended until July 8. AFP takes…
Read MoreTesla Expected To Launch Long-discussed Robotaxi Service
Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk’s backers believe could lead to the company’s next growth wave. The launch — which comes as Musk refocuses on his business ventures following a controversial stint in Donald Trump’s administration — will employ the Model Y sport utility…
Read MoreIran’s Nuclear Programme: The Key Sites
The US military attacked three sites in Iran on Sunday — Natanz, Isfahan and the mountain-buried Fordo, all key parts of Tehran’s nuclear programme, which it maintains is purely for civilian purposes. American planes launched a “very successful attack”, US President Donald Trump said, claiming Iran’s main nuclear enrichment facilities had been “completely and totally…
Read MoreBombing Iran, Trump Gambles On Force Over Diplomacy
For nearly a half-century the United States has squabbled with Iran’s Islamic republic but the conflict has largely been left in the shadows, with US policymakers believing, often reluctantly, that diplomacy was preferable. With President Donald Trump’s order of strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the United States — like Israel, which encouraged him — has…
Read MoreUtopia And Fragile Democracy At Art Basel Fair
This year’s Art Basel, the world’s top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies. The four-day event in the northern Swiss border city of Basel, which closes on Sunday, features more than 280 galleries presenting works by around 4,000…
Read MoreJennifer Lopez’s ‘BB Cream’ Mani Is the Best Way to Get ‘Your Nails But Better’ in Summer 2025
Ever heard the phrase “your skin but better?” Well, that’s the inspiration behind Jennifer Lopez’s latest manicure. After rocking the cat eye nail trend earlier this month, Lopez is giving her nails an aesthetic breather, opting for a “BB cream mani,” courtesy of nail artist Tom Bachik, a barely-there manicure expert with a celebrity clientele…
Read MoreI. Coast President Ouattara Tapped To Run For Fourth Term
Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara’s party on Saturday tapped him to run for president again, two days after the country’s two main opposition parties joined forces to fight his possible candidacy. Ouattara himself has not yet confirmed whether or not he will run for a fourth term as president of the west African country. But…
Read MoreProtesters Slam War Profiteering, Israel At French Air Fair
Thousands marched on Saturday outside a French trade fair, calling for an end to war profiteering and Israel’s offensive in Gaza in the latest demonstration to hit the event. The long-planned protest at the Paris Air Show outside the French capital also comes as Israel’s war with Iran drags on into a ninth day, with…
Read MoreCapri Jeans Are All Over Italy in Summer 2025
Although classic blue denim never goes out of style, Italian women in 2025 are opting for light washes, pastel hues, and crisp white denim for their capri jeans. These colors provide fresh, airy look that’s ideal for sunny days. There’s also a return to raw, or undyed, denim, which conveys a minimalist aesthetic beloved in…
Read MoreTrump Stokes Fox News Feud Fires After ‘The Five’ Host Reports Low Polling Numbers: ‘People Like Jessica Tarlov Make MAGA Absolutely Hate Fox!’
President Donald Trump escalated his feud with Fox News, claiming that anchor Jessica Tarlov is the reason many in the MAGA movement have turned against the once-favored network. In a Truth Social post shared Friday evening, the president blamed “failed TV personality” Tarlov of “soiling” “The Five,” a roundtable discussion led by five rotating Fox…
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