The US Congress is rushing to approve a bill to raise the debt ceiling and cut government spending by Monday, the earliest date the US risks a first-ever sovereign default. The significance of these pockets of Democratic support became increasingly clear Wednesday, as both parties recognized that Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would need Democratic
Dollar General shareholders have passed a resolution to commission an independent audit into worker safety. The proposal, brought by Domini Impact Investments, aims to examine the company’s policies and practices and how they affect the safety and well-being of workers. The audit is to be conducted by an independent, third-party and will include an evaluation
Sia, the popular singer, has recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with autism. She disclosed this during a recent appearance on the podcast, Rob Has a Podcast. Sia has been in the music industry for 45 years and only in the last two years has she become fully herself. She said that being on
Bob Myers, the General Manager and President of Golden State Warriors, has announced that he is stepping down from his position when his contract expires at the end of June. This announcement came as a surprise to the team’s owner, Joe Lacob, who expressed his confusion at the news. Myers cited a desire to spend
The UK government is sending a shipment of British goods, including signed Beano comics, to Australia and New Zealand to mark the beginning of two new post-Brexit trade deals. These agreements are the first that the UK has negotiated post-Brexit and have come into force at midnight. The Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, described
The ongoing disputes over pay, jobs, and conditions are set to cause more strikes in the coming days, leading to severe reductions in train services. The drivers and other workers’ union members will walk out on Wednesday, June 2nd, and June 3rd, causing inconvenience for passengers. The Rail, Maritime, and Transport union (RMT) has also
Despite early indications of a recovery in China’s property sector, new data shows that it is still struggling to turn around. An increase in housing prices was observed in May, but sales slowed down significantly. Commercial property, on the other hand, experienced a sharp decline in both pricing and transactions. The poor results in construction,
Sasha Calle, who portrays Supergirl in the upcoming movie “The Flash,” recently met Henry Cavill, who played Superman in several DC films. Calle shared her experience with Entertainment Weekly, saying that Cavill was kind and proper, and meeting him was a great experience. Seeking Approval from Superman Calle did not share any screen time with
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden and House Republicans struck a bipartisan debt limit bill that would expedite the approval of all permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline, a West Virginia natural gas pipeline. The pipeline would transport natural gas 303 miles from West Virginia to the Southeast, with part of it crossing through the
The Denver Nuggets, led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, will be making their first-ever NBA Finals appearance against the Miami Heat, who have surprised everyone by reaching the Finals after participating in the play-in tournament. The Heat, who are the eighth seed, will be looking to claim their fourth NBA title, while the top-seeded Nuggets