‘Terrorism Cannot be Ruled Out’ Another Power Cable Cut in North Europe
Police are investigating after a major power interconnector unexpectedly went out on Christmas Day, with authorities saying they have not ruled out sabotage. Speculation is rife about two cargo ships that passed through the Estlink-2 power interconnection line just before it was shut down over the Christmas lunchtime period. The undersea power cable connecting Russia […]
Conservatives urge Ways and Means GOP to cut corporate rate, capital gains tax
Conservative groups led by a group formed by former Vice President Mike Pence sent a letter Monday to the top Republican on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, calling for lower corporate tax rates and an elimination of the capital gains tax on inflation. Nearly 40 conservative leaders from think tanks and policy groups […]
Kirk Cousins might not be cut by Falcons after $180M benching
The Falcons could cut the loss on Kirk Cousins and release him before the start of the new league season, but Kirk Cousins is on the bench in place of rookie Michael Penix Jr. on a team competing for a playoff spot. And other results are possible. According to NFL Networkthe Falcons (7-7), who are […]
Ravens cut Diontae Johnson to end disastrous post-trade marriage
1 catch for 6 yards. That was Diontae Johnson's only contribution on the field for the Baltimore Ravens, but the talented but troubled wide receiver was unceremoniously waived by the team on Friday afternoon. Johnson, who was traded in October to the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round pick along with another fifth-round pick, racked up […]
MSNBC’s Joy Reid losing streak continues — offered pay cut in order to keep job: Report
MSNBC talking head Joy Reid went out of her way to promote Vice President Kamala Harris and smear President-elect Donald Trump ahead of Election Day. Her best was clearly not good enough. While Harris' humiliating loss is now history, Reid continues to rack up losses. Earlier this month, Nielsen Media Research revealed that “The ReidOut” […]
Disney renews George Stephanopoulos’ contract — with pay cut — despite $16M Trump settlement because it didn’t want ‘his blood on their hands’: source
Disney decided to renew ABC news anchor George Stephanopoulos' contract despite having to pay more than $16 million in legal settlements because of “his hands.'' It turns out that he didn't want his blood to be tainted. Stephanopoulos, host of “This Week” and co-anchor of “Good Morning America,” took a pay cut from his hefty […]
The Federal Reserve just announced a third rate cut; fewer are expected in 2025
Interest rates were reduced by a quarter of a percentage point. (iStock ) of the fed just cut interest rates One more time this year. The Fed decided to cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point at its recent meeting, bringing interest rates down to 4.25% to 4.5%. The move had been […]
FX option expiries for 18 December 10am New York cut – ForexLive
There is only one thing to note on the day, as highlighted in . bold. However, please note that the expiry date will be very large on Friday. Today EUR/USD is again at the 1.0500 level. And that is likely to help keep price trends more moderate as they approach numerical levels before the Fed's […]
Here's what made the cut in Congress’ 1,500-page government funding deal
Congress announced the last major funding deal of the year on Tuesday, but it is expected to move quickly for passage ahead of Friday's government shutdown deadline. invoiceThe more than 1,500-page bill would keep government funding at current levels through March 14, buying time for the next Congress to finish funding work for fiscal year […]
Tax Cut, Deregulation by July 4 Key to GOP Keeping the House in 2026
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, appearing on FBN's “Mornings with Maria,” said keeping the House in Republican hands is the Trump administration's “biggest single challenge.” The way to do that, Gingrich said, is to pass tax cuts and deregulation by July 4, which would require a Senate commitment to deliver by the end of May. […]