Posts by Amelia Frost
Mongolians Warm Up On Culture At New Winter Festival
[ad_1] A festival in a frigid park on the edge of the world’s coldest capital in February might not sound like a crowd-puller — but in Mongolia an inaugural celebration of nomadic culture was in fine fettle this week. The seven-day event is part of authorities’ efforts to boost tourism during the country’s bitter winters,…
Read MoreNepal Community Fights To Save Sacred Forests From Cable Cars
[ad_1] They appear tranquil soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests, with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development. In Nepal’s eastern district of Taplejung, the community has been torn apart by a $22-million government-backed project many say will destroy livelihoods and damage ancient…
Read More$LIBRA: The Ugly Side Of Crypto That Saw Traders Lose $251 Million
[ad_1] KEY POINTS 86% of traders lost $251 million, while the remaining winners bagged collective gains of $180 million Majority of wallets that traded $LIBRA suffered losses in the aftermath of the token’s launch The $LIBRA case ‘does not shed a very positive light on the utility of crypto’: Nansen principal research analyst Hopes were…
Read MoreCanada Beats USA To Win Heated Four Nations Face-Off Final
[ad_1] In an ice hockey grudge match of border rivals fueled by political tensions, “51st state” Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime on Thursday to win the Four Nations Face-Off final. Canada’s Connor McDavid scored the title-winning goal off a pass from Mitch Marner to deliver Canada the victory after enduring political barbs…
Read MoreJustice Dept. to Drop Discrimination Case Against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
[ad_1] The U.S. Justice Department said Thursday that it would dismiss a case against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, in which the rocket company had been accused of discriminating against people based on their citizenship status. In an unopposed motion filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, the Justice Department said it…
Read MoreTrump Admin To Press Ahead With Amazon, Meta Antitrust Cases
[ad_1] The Trump administration will press on with its antitrust cases against Amazon and Meta, a top official said on Thursday, vowing to maintain pressure on Big Tech’s market dominance. In an interview with FOX Business, newly appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson confirmed that ongoing cases against Amazon and Meta would proceed,…
Read MoreWhat Is Brutalism? And Why Do Architects Hate ‘The Brutalist’?
[ad_1] “The Brutalist,” an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday’s Oscars. But the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors, and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things…
Read MoreTrump Says He Would Endorse Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for Governor: ‘Run, Byron, Run!’
[ad_1] While Rep. Bryon Donalds (R-FL) has not officially announced a run for Florida Governor, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to encourage his candidacy. Latin Times President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) for a potential run for governor of Florida. Trump praised Donalds in a Truth Social post on…
Read MoreTrump Meets With Tiger Woods About Merging PGA Tour with LIV Golf
[ad_1] President Trump, using the power of the presidency to intervene in global sports diplomacy, on Thursday deepened his efforts to broker an elusive agreement involving the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league that could ultimately benefit his family’s golf courses. For the second time this month, Mr. Trump hosted key negotiators at…
Read MoreConservatives Celebrate End to Mitch McConnell’s Decades-Long Senate Run: ‘It’s Time for New Blood’
[ad_1] Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision not to seek re-election in 2026 set off celebrations among many conservatives, who cheered the end of an era they saw as long overdue. “Mitch McConnell, whose birthday is today, will not be running for reelection in 2026. Good,” wrote conservative commentator Collin Rugg, adding, “McConnell is 83…
Read MoreMarshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
[ad_1] Marshall Rose, a real estate developer who was instrumental in reviving the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and transforming the adjacent Bryant Park from a mecca for drug dealers into a verdant Midtown oasis, died on Saturday at his home in Manhattan. He was 88. The cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease,…
Read MoreFull List of Republicans Who Broke From Trump to Vote Against Kash Patel
[ad_1] Kash Patel was confirmed as the new FBI director on Thursday. Latin Times The Senate confirmed Kash Patel to become Director of the FBI on Thursday by a vote of 51-49. The only Republicans to break ranks and vote against Patel were Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski and Maine’s Susan Collins. Every Democrat voted against the…
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