China’s TikTok Prepares for Looming U.S. Shutdown
China's TikTok is reportedly preparing to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday when the U.S. ban on sales goes into effect. As reported by Breitbart News, under the Divest or Ban Act, TikTok's parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance, will be banned in the U.S. on January 19 unless it sells its stake in […]
Schumer gathers key committee Dems to talk looming Hegseth confirmation hearing
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) is scheduled to meet with Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Monday night to discuss the controversial confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. It will take place a few hours before that. A Senate Democratic official confirmed the last-minute meeting to Fox […]
5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
The deadly fires continue to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan area, with at least 10 people dead. Although authorities have not yet determined the exact causes of most of the fires, Los Angeles police have arrested one suspect on suspicion of starting some of them. But what has become clear is that abundant dry vegetation […]
Gold (XAU) Silver (XAG) Daily Forecast: Mixed Sentiment Persists with ADP Data and NFP Report Looming – FX Empire
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note has reached its highest level since April 2025, further reducing the attractiveness of gold as a non-yielding asset. Investors are currently awaiting Friday's Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report, which could provide important insight into the Fed's next policy move. Silver holds ground amid safe haven demand Silver (XAG/USD) […]
Deion Sanders stunned by Titans’ GM firing with son Shedeur looming as potential top NFL draft pick
The Titans are scheduled to select No. 1 overall in April during the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, but the selection will not be made by general manager Ran Carson, which may have come as a shock to some. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders expressed surprise at the news in a post on X […]
Donald Trump responds to Doug Ford's threat to cut off energy amid looming tariffs
Donald Trump brushed off Ontario’s threat to cut off its energy on Thursday. Jeremie Charron has the latest on the tariffs tiff. source
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several major legislative battles scheduled for the early days of the second Trump administration. When President-elect Trump takes office on January 20, he is poised to disrupt normal business in Washington and limit U.S. imports that could hurt foreign allies and adversaries, as well as companies using international […]
What’s next for Texas? 4 major questions looming for the divided state in 2025
Texas is heading into a tumultuous 2025, with simmering feuds within the state's ruling coalition threatening to boil over in the upcoming legislative session. The power struggle within the Texas Republican Party is occurring alongside a new wave of challenges for the state, from the burgeoning water crisis to the state of the power grid. […]
Allen Lazard opens up with uncertain Jets offseason looming
Allen Lazard doesn't know if he'll return to the Jets next season. He also said Thursday that it's “too early to think” whether he would want to be here without quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets signed Lazard to a four-year, $44 million contract in the spring of 2023, but only the first two years are […]
Cam Thomas’ Nets injury return looming amid tough stretch
MILWAUKEE — An injured Cam Thomas spent Monday's loss in a hoodie and casual clothes, talking with Nets owner Joe Tsai at the end of Miami's bench. But it looks like Thomas could suit up and finally return to the court sooner rather than later. It's not too soon for Tsai and the Nets. “Cam […]