Posts by Amelia Frost
Stocks Fluctuate As Traders Await Next Moves In Trump Trade War
[ad_1] Equities meandered Tuesday as investors awaited the latest developments on Donald Trump’s trade war, while the yen rallied after the head of Japan’s central bank flagged more interest rate hikes if the economy improved. With Wall Street closed for a holiday, there were few major catalysts to drive business, though investors remain on their…
Read More‘Confident’ Djokovic Kicks Off Slam Record Attempt At French Open
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic sets out on his latest pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, as women’s contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva get their campaigns under way. The 38-year-old Djokovic starts off against 98th-ranked American Mackenzie McDonald, three days after becoming only the third man to win…
Read MoreFire Halts Production At Ecuador’s Biggest Oil Refinery
[ad_1] A fuel tank fire on Monday halted production at Ecuador’s largest oil refinery, sparking the evacuation of nearby residents as a giant plume of smoke billowed from the facility. Operations at the plant in Esmeraldas province, which can refine 110,000 barrels per day (bpd), were suspended “to safeguard the security of the facilities and…
Read MoreSE Asian Leaders Meet China’s Li And Gulf States To Bolster Ties
[ad_1] Southeast Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump blew up global trade norms in April when he announced a slew of punishing levies…
Read MoreAlcaraz, Sinner Win Roland Garros Openers, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
[ad_1] Carlos Alcaraz powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a resounding win to start his title defence, while world number one Jannik Sinner and three-time defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek also progressed at Roland Garros. Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz struck 31 winners in a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Italian…
Read MoreDua Lipa Accelerates This DIY Jeans Trend With Her Favorite Sporty Sneaker
[ad_1] Dua Lipa is in the middle of her Radical Optimism tour, but nothing stopped her from making a stop at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. The singer attended F1 as a guest of Porsche, a brand for which she has been an ambassador since December 2023. Naturally, the artist designed a car with…
Read MoreEU ‘Fully Committed’ To Reaching US Trade Deal: Commissioner
[ad_1] The European Union remains “fully committed” to reaching a trade agreement with the United States, the bloc’s trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said Monday following calls with top US officials. The contacts come after US President Donald Trump threatened Friday, but then postponed, to hit EU goods with a huge tariff, voicing frustration that talks…
Read MoreRising Food Prices Will Make the Obesity Rate Worse
[ad_1] It’s safe to say that at this point, most of us are ready to stop hearing about the price of eggs. But as we fill our grocery carts—online or IRL—it’s hard to ignore the fact that despite campaign-trail promises, food prices just keep on creeping upward. The situation is more dramatic than you might…
Read MoreCar Ramming Leaves Injured As Liverpool Fans Mark Football Triumph
[ad_1] Several people were injured on Monday when a car ploughed into football fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title victory while police said a 53-year-old man had been arrested. An AFP journalist in Liverpool saw at least four people taken away on stretchers, after witnesses reported seeing people knocked by a dark-coloured vehicle swerving through…
Read MoreThere’s No Getting Around This 2000s-Era Nike Sneaker Trend This Summer
[ad_1] Nike is bringing back the “Total 90” from the 2000s this summer. “Never before have sports and fashion been so closely linked,” Vogue Germany noted at the end of last year. “Hoodies, sweatpants, and sneakers have long since become lifestyle products worn away from the sports field or gym,” Vogue editor Katharina Fuchs wrote…
Read MoreTrump Blows Hot And Cold On Putin, With Ukraine War In Limbo
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump once more appears to be losing patience with Vladimir Putin’s warfare in Ukraine, but it remains unclear whether he will actually toughen his stand against the Kremlin leader. The Republican billionaire, who returned to office in January vowing to end the war “in 24 hours,” has long appeared to side…
Read MoreWhat Foods to Avoid with Diabetes—And What to Eat Instead
[ad_1] Consuming complex carbohydrates can also support microbiome health, which can, in turn, improve blood-sugar regulation, says Palinski-Wade. “Fiber is really food for the good bacteria in our guts.” Protein Protein not only helps to slow down digestion and blunt blood-sugar spikes, it also helps build lean muscle mass—another tool for managing blood glucose. “Having…
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