Posts by Amelia Frost
Burundi, Uganda Manoeuvre As DR Congo Violence Spreads
[ad_1] Countries bordering the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo sought to shore up defences on Wednesday as violence spreads through the region, with Burundi forced to pull back troops and Uganda securing a key city. There are fears the escalation of fighting between troops and militias in the vast mineral-rich region could trigger a repeat…
Read MoreHome Builder Toll Brothers Misses Earnings Estimates As Housing Market Woes Continue
[ad_1] Toll Brothers, Inc. reported its first-quarter earnings, falling short of expectations–despite a rise in new contracts. Quarterly earnings came in at $1.75 a share but analysts had expected $2.04 a share. Net income fell by 26% to $177.7 million from $239.6 million a year earlier. Despite the earnings miss, Toll Brothers saw a 12%…
Read MoreHamas Says Ready To Free All Hostages At Once In Gaza Truce Phase Two
[ad_1] Hamas signalled on Wednesday that it was willing to free all remaining hostages held in Gaza in a single swap during the next phase of the ongoing ceasefire agreement. Israel and Hamas are currently in the process of implementing phase one of the fragile Gaza truce, which has held since taking effect on January…
Read MoreUK Accusers Of Influencer Tate Urge US To Stay Away From Case
[ad_1] Four British women who have accused notorious influencer Andrew Tate of rape said Wednesday they were “concerned” by reports the US government was petitioning Romania to ease his travel restrictions. American and British dual-citizen Tate faces several charges in Romania including trafficking of and sexual relations with minors, as well as money laundering and…
Read MoreHILL: Smith gov’t should revert to original plan in next week’s budget
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Opinion Columnists Published Feb 19, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Premier Danielle Smith listens as Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews delivers the 2023 budget, in Edmonton in…
Read MoreKFC Trades Kentucky For Texas: Fans React To Iconic Brand’s HQ Relocation News
[ad_1] Kentucky Fried Chicken, the beloved fast-food chain synonymous with the state, was undergoing a major shift as its parent company, Yum Brands, announced Tuesday that it will be relocating its U.S. corporate office to Plano, Texas. Originally founded by Colonel Harland Sanders in Kentucky, KFC will now operate from the Dallas-area city, with approximately…
Read MoreStruggle Over Americans’ Personal Data Plays Out Across the Government
[ad_1] Last week, Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, sought to reassure Democrats on Capitol Hill about the presence of two of Elon Musk’s allies at her agency. The Social Security Administration keeps medical information, bank account numbers and other sensitive personal data about the roughly 70 million Americans it provides…
Read MoreThe Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
[ad_1] In the Wichita courtroom, Hanes offered his only public reflection on the bank collapse. Wearing a gray suit, he walked up to the lectern, glancing nervously at his former friends in the gallery. “I’m sorry,” he told the judge. Until the very end, he explained, he thought he was involved in a legitimate business…
Read MoreUS Envoy Set For Kyiv Talks After Trump Rips Zelensky
[ad_1] Donald Trump’s special envoy was in Kyiv Wednesday, saying he was there to “listen” to Kyiv’s concerns, a day after the US president tore into his Ukrainian counterpart in a surprise press conference. Speaking on Tuesday, after Russian and US officials met in Saudi Arabia for their first high-level talks in over three years…
Read MoreUK Annual Inflation Jumps More Than Expected
[ad_1] Britain’s annual inflation rate rose more than expected last month, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government which is also facing sluggish economic growth. The Consumer Prices Index jumped to 3.0 percent in January, up from 2.5 percent in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The reading is…
Read MoreUSPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Steps Down After ‘Rare’ Q1 Profit, Calls for Successor
[ad_1] The US Postal Service (USPS) announced on Tuesday that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will step down after five years marked by controversy and significant challenges. His tenure saw the agency navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in mail-in election ballots, and ongoing efforts to cut costs and curb financial losses. DeJoy, America’s 75th Postmaster…
Read MoreHSBC Targets $1.5 Bn In Annual Cost Savings After Revamp
[ad_1] Banking giant HSBC said Wednesday that CEO Georges Elhedery’s plan since October to simplify the company’s structure and geographic setup will yield $1.5 billion in annual cost savings by the end of 2026. Elhedery’s plan for a “simpler, more dynamic, and agile organisation” has shaken up Europe’s largest bank, whose shares in Hong Kong…
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