Jack Smith, a former special counsel, is preparing to speak openly about his probes into Donald Trump. This comes after he was privately questioned by the House Judiciary Committee. The committee's leader, Jim Jordan, announced Smith's upcoming public appearance. Smith's investigations led to two c
JPMorgan Chase is ready to open its wallet wide to keep up with the competition. The bank's CEO, Jamie Dimon, made it clear that they won't hold back on spending to stay ahead of companies like Stripe, SoFi, and Charles Schwab. He said they are always watching what these competitors are doing and ho
January 13, 2026, is a day to remember for many famous faces. Among them are actors, singers, and producers who have made their mark in the entertainment world. Orlando Bloom and Natalia Dyer are just two of the stars celebrating their birthdays today. Orlando Bloom, known for his roles in epic fil
Jennifer Lawrence, a well-known actress, has had some funny moments with other famous people. She once talked about a time when she scared Tom Felton, the actor who plays Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. This happened when they were both on The Tonight Show. Lawrence said she was so excited to meet him
Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently met with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They talked about the yen's recent drop in value. The yen hit a one-year low. Both leaders shared worries about this sudden fall. This meeting happened in Washington. It was during a bigger meeting ab
Jimmy Lai, the aging media tycoon and vocal critic of China, has reached the final stage of his high-profile trial in Hong Kong. The court recently concluded the mitigation phase, where defense lawyers argued for lighter sentences for Lai and eight other defendants, including former staffers of his
Jimmy Lai, a prominent democracy advocate and former media tycoon, is in hot water. He's been found guilty under Hong Kong's national security law and could spend the rest of his life behind bars. This law came into play after massive anti-government protests shook Hong Kong a few years back. Lai w
John Gibson, once the head of Tripwire Interactive, has returned to the gaming world with a new mission. He now leads Templar Media, a company that puts fun first in games. This is a big change from his past role, where he stepped down after a tweet about a controversial law. Gibson noticed somethi
Jersey Mike's, a popular American sub chain, is making a big move across the pond. The brand is planning to open 400 new stores in the U. K. and Ireland this year, marking its first major expansion into Europe. This deal is being led by the company's founder, Peter Cancro, through his company, JM Su
Japan is buzzing with political moves. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is thinking about ending the current parliament session soon. They might call a surprise election for February. This is not a usual step. It shows they want to use the prime minister's popularity to their advantage. Pr
