Biden says he’s ‘very optimistic’ about a debt ceiling deal
Economy

Biden says he’s ‘very optimistic’ about a debt ceiling deal

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he was “very optimistic” on Friday about reaching a compromise deal with House Republicans to raise the debt ceiling before a June 5 deadline announced earlier in the day.”I hope we’ll have some clear evidence tonight, before the clock strikes twelve, that we have a deal,” Biden told reporters… […]

Fireworks veer into crowd at Utah stadium; multiple injuries reported
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Fireworks veer into crowd at Utah stadium; multiple injuries reported

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] PROVO, Utah (AP) — Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration sending up to six people to the hospital, according to authorities and the event organizer. The mishap occurred during the […]

Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota
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Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Rail cars carrying hazardous material that derailed early Friday were still burning more than 12 hours later in a remote area of North Dakota, but officials said no one was hurt and the threat to those living nearby appeared to be minimal. Twenty-nine cars of a CPKC train […]

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
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Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the Fed’s policymaking in the past, edges closer to formally becoming the Republican nominee for president. On Friday, the Fed released its twice-yearly report on […]

The Man Who Stole Munch’s “The Scream” Has Died At 57
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The Man Who Stole Munch’s “The Scream” Has Died At 57

By TANNER’S FINGERS Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] HELSINKI (AP) — Pål Enger, a talented Norwegian soccer player turned celebrity art thief who pulled off the sensational 1994 heist of Edvard Munch’s famed “The Scream” painting from the National Gallery in Oslo, has died. He was 57. Tina Wulf, press officer at Vålerenga […]

Emma Roberts Says She’s Never Gotten A Job Because of Nepotism
Entertainment

Emma Roberts Says She’s Never Gotten A Job Because of Nepotism

Emma Roberts Nepotism Has Never Landed Me Gigs … Family Has Lost Me Jobs!!! Emma Roberts is doubling down on how nepo baby status ain’t all it’s cracked up to be … claiming once again it’s lost her jobs — but never helped her land one. The actress sat down for an interview with the […]