Us Debt Ceiling Deal Heads Towards First House Vote after Clearing Initial Hurdle
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FAA bill overcomes first Senate hurdle ahead of May 10 deadline
The Senate on Wednesday took the first step toward passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the final must-pass piece of legislation until the fall. Senators voted 89 to 10 to overcome the first procedural ...The Hill - Politics -
Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch
Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.MarketWatch - Business -
Senate advances House-passed foreign aid package toward final passage
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Milei Reforms Head to Argentina Senate as Lower House Signs Off
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Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch plans to travel with team to Denver for Game 1 after knee surgery
Chris Finch underwent surgery to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Foxx calls on heads of Yale, UCLA, Michigan as part of House-wide antisemitism probe
Chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) on Tuesday called on the heads of Yale University, the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of Michigan to testify before her panel in ...The Hill - Politics -
Exxon-Pioneer deal set to be cleared by FTC, reports say. But there’s an unusual twist.
Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $60 billion takeover of Pioneer Natural Resources is set to be cleared by U.S. regulators, according to reports Wednesday, but there’s a twist involving the latter’s chief executive.MarketWatch - Business -
Keep cool with the best ceiling fans of 2024
Get relief from the heat with these customer-loved ceiling fans from Wayfair, Amazon, Lamps Plus and more.CBS News - Top stories -
Police move in on University of Texas at Dallas protesters
State troopers are moving in on protesters in Dallas, Texas as campus demonstrations continue across the US.BBC News - Top stories -
Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst After the Draft
The draft didn’t change most franchises overnight, but some teams now have a much more optimistic outlook for the 2024 season.The New York Times - Sports - NFL -
What types of debt can debt relief help with?
Debt relief may not help with all types of debt. Find out what types of debt most debt relief services help with.CBS News - Top stories -
BlackRock to launch Saudi investment firm after $5bn deal with Riyadh
Latest move by world’s biggest money manager to build ties and win mandates in Middle EastFinancial Times - Business -
House to vote on antisemitism bill amid campus arrests
The House is set to vote on a bill to define antisemitism as pro-Palestinian protests roil colleges throughout the country.NBC News - Top stories -
House passes antisemitism bill with broad bipartisan support amid campus arrests
The House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at combating antisemitism as pro-Palestinian protests roil colleges across the United States.NBC News - Politics -
Saudis push for ‘plan B’ that excludes Israel from key deal with US
Riyadh seeks more modest agreement with Washington in absence of Gaza ceasefire and Netanyahu resistance to Palestinian state. The US and Saudi Arabia have drafted a set of agreements on security and technology-sharing which were intended to be ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
House Democrats vow to protect Republican Speaker from his own party
Hard-right congresswoman pushes for his removal after he secured more US aid for UkraineFinancial Times - Business -
Brewers-Rays brawl: Punches thrown, benches clear after Abner Uribe, Jose Siri exchange words
Things got tense on Tuesday night in MilwaukeeCBS Sports - Sports -
NYCB shares jump 30% after CEO gives two-year plan for 'clear path to profitability'
CEO Joseph Otting took over NYCB in April after an investor group led by former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin injected more than $1 billion into the lender.CNBC - Business -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Business -
Federal Officials Find No Live Bird Flu Virus in Initial Milk Tests
The early results suggest that pasteurization is killing the H5N1 virus in milk, something that regulators were not certain of.The New York Times - Health -
BlackRock is opening a Saudi investment firm with initial $5 billion from PIF
The new platform will be called BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management, or BRIM.CNBC - Business -
After Ukraine Aid Vote, Republicans Braced for Backlash Find Little
Some Republicans who backed the aid encountered little resistance from voters, who were far more willing to embrace it — and less interested in ousting the speaker over it — than their right-wing colleagues.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China staged a sit-in protest outside his lab after authorities locked him out of the facilityABC News - Tech - Covid -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China protests after being locked out of his lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China protests after being locked out of his labABC News - Health - China -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Sports - NFL -
Real Madrid, Bayern Munich trade comebacks to leave Champions League semifinal level after first leg
Vinicius Jr.'s second goal on the night earned Real Madrid a 2-2 draw, and an implicit advantage heading back home for next week's second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Brewers promote former first-round pick Tyler Black for MLB debut after heating up in Triple-A
Owen Miller was demoted to open up a roster spotCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Vinícius Júnior gives Real Madrid edge in semi-final after Kane rouses Bayern
These are Real Madrid’s principles, and if you don’t like them … well, they have others. Here Bayern Munich forced Carlo Ancelotti’s side to play not one game but several: an early defensive rearguard, a gradual arm-wrestle for control, a chaotic ...The Guardian - World -
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China protests after being locked out of his lab
The first scientist to publish a sequence of the COVID-19 virus in China protests after being locked out of his labABC News - World - China -
Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter
Carvana reported record first-quarter results Wednesday that beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line earnings expectations for the online used car retailer.CNBC - Business -
U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.CBS News - Top stories -
J&J Offers $6.5 Billion for Talc Lawsuits Ahead of Third Bankruptcy Filing
The healthcare-products company plans to file a third bankruptcy case to resolve talc-related liabilities if enough injury claimants accept its offer first.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador holds court
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - Politics - United Kingdom -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador holds court
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - Politics - United Kingdom -
Johnson temporarily dodges ouster vote as House passes foreign aid
Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker.Politico - Politics -
As rumors swirl about her successor, UK ambassador holds court
Britain’s government and opposition party are at odds about naming a successor to Karen Pierce, who has represented the country in Washington since 2020.Politico - Politics - United Kingdom -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies
Rep. Donald Payne Jr. was well-liked by his colleagues and served as chair and ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.Politico - Politics