Wesley Messamore

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Headline news journalist with an eye on politics, fintech, equities markets, and global macro-finance. Libertarian and a friend to business people, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, and people of faith.
Danish PM in Greenland for 'show of support' after Trump threats.

Danish PM Visits Greenland To Back Islanders After Trump Threats

Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, landed in Nuuk this week for what could be the most awkward diplomatic trip of the year. Why? Because the world watched Donald Trump suddenly flip from threatening to “take over” Greenland to saying he’d be open to a “future deal.” Nobody’s quite sure what that means. Trump’s Davos announcement

UK considers Australia-style social media ban for children.

UK Considers Copying Australia With Social Media Ban For Children

What if childhood no longer meant playgrounds and daydreams—but endless scrolling instead? That’s the question Britain’s government is now grappling with as it considers a social media ban for children. Inspired by Australia’s recent crackdown. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the risks are becoming impossible to ignore. Too many young people, he warned, are being

More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says.

Hundreds More Federal Agents To Be Sent To Minnesota, Trump Administration Says

Minneapolis is bracing for another tense chapter. Why? Because the Trump administration says it’s sending “hundreds more” federal officers into the city. Just days after Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the move is about safety. “If people impede our operations, that’s a

Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York mayor with historic Quran.

Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York Mayor Sworn In With Historic Quran

History was made quietly — and symbolically — beneath the streets of New York. On Thursday, Zohran Mamdani became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using a Quran. Not just any Quran, either. He placed his hand on two powerful pieces of history: his grandfather’s personal copy and a 200-year-old Quran

Deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach stuns Australia.

Australia Stunned After Fatal Bondi Beach Mass Shooting

Sydney’s Bondi Beach, usually a sun-soaked symbol of leisure, became the scene of horror on Sunday. How could a Hanukkah celebration turn into a bloodbath? Authorities have now officially declared the mass shooting a “terrorist incident.” At least 12 people were killed and around a dozen more injured. New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon

More than 1,000 Amazon workers warn rapid AI rollout threatens jobs and climate.

Over 1,000 Amazon Workers Warn Rapid AI Rollout Threatens Jobs, Climate

Over 1,000 Amazon employees are raising red flags about the company’s breakneck AI rollout. Why the concern? They say Amazon’s “warp-speed” approach is not just reshaping jobs—it’s straining the planet. In an open letter, staffers warn that AI is being pushed at “all costs,” threatening democracy, workplace fairness, and the environment. Engineers, warehouse associates, and

New AI tool could cut wasted efforts to transplant organs by 60%.

AI Tool Aims To Slash Organ Transplant Inefficiency By 60%

Imagine spending hours preparing for a life-saving organ transplant. Only to find out the donor didn’t pass away in time for the organ to be usable. It sounds grim, but it’s a reality that wastes huge amounts of time, money, and hope. Now, an AI tool from Stanford may finally change that. Researchers have built

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins Dictionary.

Collins Dictionary Picks ‘Vibe Coding’ As Word Of The Year

Ever dreamed of building your own app without touching a single line of code? Welcome to the age of “vibe coding.” Collins Dictionary has crowned the term its Word of the Year 2025. It describes it as the art of creating apps or websites simply by telling artificial intelligence what you want — no coding

Peru's president removed from office amid soaring crime.

Peru’s Leader Ousted Amid Growing Public Anger Over Crime

Another Peruvian president has fallen — this time, Dina Boluarte. In a dramatic overnight session, Peru’s Congress voted overwhelmingly to remove her from office, citing “permanent moral incapacity.” Boluarte, one of the world’s most unpopular leaders with approval ratings hovering around 2–4%, faced mounting scandals and protests. Surging crime also marked her turbulent tenure. As

At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival.

At Least 24 Killed As Army Paraglider Bombs Buddhist Festival In Myanmar

What kind of government bombs its own people on a national holiday? That’s the grim question haunting Myanmar today. At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded. The country’s military dropped two bombs from a motorized paraglider onto a peaceful candlelight vigil in Chaung U township. The crowd had gathered to mark the Thadingyut

US Supreme Court ruling lets Trump fire top official on FTC.

US Supreme Court Ruling Gives Trump Power To Fire FTC Top Official

Can a president fire anyone he wants — even officials Congress meant to shield from politics? The US Supreme Court just opened that door. In a 6–3 decision, the justices ruled President Donald Trump can dismiss Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, a Democrat. Her lawsuit over her firing plays out. This ruling doesn’t