Posts by Amelia Frost
Global Film Industry Reels From Trump Tariff Announcement
[ad_1] The cinema industry is reeling after US President Donald Trump announced 100-percent tariffs on foreign films, casting uncertainty over the future of international productions. Trump announced on Sunday he was directing relevant government agencies to “immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that…
Read MoreRomania Run-off Pits Pro-Trump Nationalist Against Centrist Mayor
[ad_1] After comfortably topping Sunday’s rerun of Romania’s presidential election first round, far-right leader George Simion — a fervent fan of US President Donald Trump — will face off against a centrist mayor in the second round on May 18. Known for his fiery speeches, Simion is the polar opposite of his reserved rival Nicusor…
Read MoreStars Come Out For Met Gala, Showcasing Black Dandyism
[ad_1] It’s the first Monday in May, which means it’s time for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights Black style through the lens of dandyism’s subversive history. The blockbuster night’s theme explores the rich and complicated history of the sharply tailored dandy aesthetic and its sociopolitical layers. It also…
Read MoreTrump Expects ‘Array of Benefits’ From Trade Deals With Countries Seeking To Avoid Revenge Tariffs: Report
[ad_1] President Donald Trump The Trump administration is reportedly expecting to announce at least one trade deal this week, with the president seeking an “array of benefits” in return. Concretely, The Wall Street Journal detailed that Trump expects for counterparts to purchase more U.S. goods and curb non-tariff barriers. Trump has acknowledged the chances of…
Read MoreDonald Jr. and Eric Trump Pursue New Deals That Would Enrich President Trump
[ad_1] A contest of sorts has played out across Europe, the United States and the Middle East in recent days as President Trump’s two older sons have pursued a blitz of family moneymaking ventures capitalizing on their father’s name and power, each seemingly trying to outdo the other. It is a rush to cash in…
Read MoreGerman Coalition Deal Signed On Eve Of Merz Govt Launch
[ad_1] The conservatives of Germany’s designated chancellor Friedrich Merz and the centre-left Social Democrats formally signed their coalition contract on Monday, on the eve of launching their new government. Merz, 69, is on Tuesday set to be sworn in as the new leader of Europe’s biggest economy, ending half a year of political paralysis in…
Read MoreTraditional Culture, Fancy Dress Meet At Hong Kong’s Raucous Bun Festival
[ad_1] Kids dressed as real and fantasy heroes, drummers pounding a beat and sweet treats offered to powerful gods — thousands of visitors poured onto a small island in Hong Kong for its annual Bun Festival on Monday. Held on the Chinese city’s outlying Cheung Chau, the raucous five-day festival transforms the usually quiet fishing…
Read MoreSpain’s Blackout Highlights Renewables’ Grid Challenge
[ad_1] The cause of last week’s massive power outage in Spain and Portugal remains unclear but it has shone a spotlight on solar and wind energy, which critics accuse of straining electricity grids. The rise of renewables presents a challenge for power grids, which must evolve to adapt as countries move away from fossil fuels.…
Read MoreTrump Family’s ‘Shady’ Crypto Venture In Question Over UAE Government-Backed Firm Deal
[ad_1] KEY POINTS Sen. Warren believes Trump and his family involved in WLFI will profit from the deal Trump is the ‘chief crypto advocate’ and his three sons are ‘Web3 ambassadors’ at WLFI MGX will invest $2 billion into Binance and WLFI’s $USD1 stablecoin will be used to close the deal World Liberty Financial (WLFI),…
Read MoreThe Fed Isn’t Likely to Cut Rates Proactively Despite Economic Concerns. Here’s Why.
[ad_1] Less than a year ago, the Federal Reserve took decisive action to bolster the U.S. economy. With inflation easing and the labor market starting to soften, the central bank opted to go big, lowering interest rates by half a percentage point and signaling further cuts to come. Rather than a panicky response to a…
Read MoreFarmers in Iowa Are Caught in Trump’s Trade War
[ad_1] It was time for Beau Hanson to lay down his bets. Like other farmers in western Iowa, in early April Mr. Hanson was preparing for spring planting. The decisions he made then could determine whether he would be in the red or the black come fall harvest. In farming, there are always uncertainties, and…
Read MoreA Grand Comeback for a Grand Seaside Hotel
[ad_1] To the people who know it, the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego is not a page of history — it’s a chapter. Opened in 1888 by Elisha Babcock and Hampton Story, it was then the largest hotel in the world. The owners set out to create a resort that would “be the talk…
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