Posts by Amelia Frost
Five Dead Including Gunman In New York Office Shooting Spree
[ad_1] Four people including a police officer were killed Monday after a gunman walked into a skyscraper in central Manhattan and opened fire in broad daylight, officials said. A fifth victim was also in critical condition after being shot, while the gunman apparently took his own life, Mayor Eric Adams told a late-night briefing at…
Read MoreVideo: Why We Almost Got a MAGA-Branded Instant Pot
[ad_1] new video loaded: Why We Almost Got a MAGA-Branded Instant Pot Recent episodes in Latest Video Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, Times Video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad…
Read MoreGeorge Lucas Brings The Force To Comic-Con In Historic First Visit
[ad_1] Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers Sunday to welcome “Star Wars” creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time. Attendees lined up for hours to grab a seat inside the 6,500-person capacity venue in San Diego, California to see the legendary filmmaker behind the “Indiana Jones” franchise speak…
Read MorePirate Boots Are the Unexpected Trend That Will Take Over in Fall 2025
[ad_1] Get ready: Pirate boots are among the next big trends for Fall 2025. To predict the future of fashion, we only need to look to the past. Formulas are reinvented time and again, and pirate boots are up next. If last year saw Medieval-core timidly emerge on the runways and red carpets, we’re moving…
Read MoreThais And Cambodians Refuse To Quit Homes On Clash Frontier
[ad_1] Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand’s border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his buffalo herd — stubbornly risking his life to tend his livestock. “At 5:00am every day, I hear the loud bangs and booms. Then I run into the woods for cover,” the 53-year-old told AFP in the…
Read MoreLetters, July 27, 2025: ‘It’ll always be Fort Calgary to me’
[ad_1] Article content Name blame Calgary city council was wrong to rename Fort Calgary. Their decision to endorse this name-change behind closed doors and with no opportunity for Calgarians in advance to endorse or reject this change was cowardly. The establishing of a North West Mounted Police presence in this part of southern Alberta was…
Read MoreEcuador Deports Hundreds Of Colombian Inmates As Bogota Cries Foul
[ad_1] Ecuadoran authorities said Saturday they had deported hundreds of Colombian prisoners via a land border crossing, after Bogota protested that the move came without prior agreement. In 2024, Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa announced his intention to deport Colombian inmates to ease overcrowding in the country’s prisons. Small groups were transferred starting in April. But…
Read MoreAnne Hathaway’s ‘Mohawk’ Shoes in The Devil Wears Prada 2 Aren’t Ugly, They’re Weird
[ad_1] Anne Hathaway’s “mohawk” shoes are the most desirable “ugly shoe” of the moment. As we’ve seen with And Just Like That and Emily in Paris, set photos from The Devil Wears Prada sequel have become an irrefutable source of inspiration (and discourse) for fashionistas. The looks Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and other actors from the…
Read MoreLetters to the Editor, July 26, ’25: ‘Donald Trump wasn’t the problem’
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Calgary Canada Opinion Letters Published Jul 26, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Then-PM Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump pose for photographs at the White House…
Read MoreChina Urges Global Consensus On Balancing AI Development, Security
[ad_1] China’s Premier Li Qiang warned Saturday that artificial intelligence development must be weighed against the security risks, saying global consensus was urgently needed even as the tech race between Beijing and Washington shows no sign of abating. His remarks came just days after US President Donald Trump unveiled an aggressive low-regulation strategy aimed at…
Read MoreWorld’s Smallest Snake Makes Big Comeback
[ad_1] A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been “lost” to science. The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) was found hiding under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March by the Barbados Ministry of…
Read MoreSarah Hyland’s ‘Jade Nails’ Are Like Jewelry for Your Fingernails
[ad_1] It’s been a summer of truly innovative nail trends, but Sarah Hyland’s latest manicure might take the cake. Joining the ranks of rose-water nails, sparkling-rosé nails, and guava-glazed nails, Hyland’s new “jade nails” are like jewelry for just your fingernails. Forget any rings or bracelets—you’ll be sufficiently dressed up in this shiny mani reminiscent…
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