Treasury to begin ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid default as U.S. hits debt limit
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified congressional leaders in a letter on Thursday that she is implementing “extraordinary measures” to meet U.S. financial obligations — this after the United States hit the national debt limit of $31.4 trillion,
Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes dies at age 25 in boating accident
Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died Thursday in a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday. He was 25. Walkes was in South Florida for a 12-day team training camp. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told the Miami
2023 Australian Open: Andy Murray defeats Thanasi Kokkinakis in 5 1/2-hour match
Britain’s Andy Murray and Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis faced each other for more than 5 1/2 hours at the Australian open in a second-round match, with Murray emerging victorious with a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting of Halyna Hutchins
Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was also charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. A statement released
Russian crypto exchange founder charged with laundering $700 million
At a press conference in Washington on Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department announced they have charged Bitzlato Ltd. with money laundering, and arrested its founder in Miami. Anatoly Legkodymov, 40, was arrested in Miami on Tuesday
Microsoft announces it will layoff 10,000 by end of September
Microsoft informed company employees on Wednesday that 10,000 layoffs are coming by the end of third quarter. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement in blog post on the company’s website, saying some employees would given their
Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham agrees to 1-year, $6 million deal with NY Mets
Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham, 34, has agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the NY Mets for the 2023 MLB season. The deal is pending a physical. The 9-year veteran hit .229 with 15 home runs,
Montreal Canadiens No. 1 draft pick Juraj Slafkovsky to miss three months
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Wednesday that winger Juraj Slafkovsky — the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft — will miss three months due to a lower-body injury. The 18-year-old Slafkovsky sustained the injury in
Husband charged with murder of missing Massachusetts woman Ana Walshe
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced on Tuesday an arrest warrant has been issued for Brian Walshe in the murder in the death of his wife, 39-year-old Ana Walshe, who has been missing since New Year’s
1 killed, 7 wounded in shooting during massive MLK Day celebration in Florida
No arrests have been made in a shooting that took place after an event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in Florida on Monday, in which one person was killed and seven others were wounded. According to St.