The U.S. Department of the Treasury building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2023. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. government drifted further into red ink in May, with a burgeoning debt and deficit issue getting worse, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday. After running a short-lived surplus in April thanks … Read more
WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials say troops who cheered and jeered Tuesday at President Donald Trump’s political statements at a rally at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, did not violate military regulations, but a former military legal officer said they did just that. During the speech, uniformed soldiers yelled in support of Trump’s political statements and … Read more
A manhunt is underway for ex-US Army soldier Travis Decker, 39, whose three daughters were found dead in a tent in a remote campsite with police saying blood found at the site may be his Travis Decker is wanted by police (Image: Wenatchee Police Department) A former soldier wanted for “murdering his three daughters” had … Read more
As It Happens7:06Survivors of Ireland’s notorious homes for unwed mothers could lose benefits in the U.K. Jane Libberton was shocked to learn that her elderly mother could lose her benefits if she finally receives compensation for having her toddler taken away from her seven decades ago. Libberton is the daughter of Philomena Lee, a 92-year-old … Read more
A man stocks shelves at a grocery store in Brooklyn on May 13, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Consumer prices in the U.S. have been benign since February, and the May reading continues that trend, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ consumer price index report released Wednesday. Meanwhile, the … Read more
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52. Lakshmi Emory, whom Lewis once described as a “phenomenal sister” in a birthday message, shared news of her death in a June 11 Facebook post. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms,” she wrote next to a black-and-white photo of Lewis. “Lord, … Read more
A delighted Dunelm shopper said: ‘Looks lovely, good quality and easy to install. Would recommend.’ This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Churchgate Harby Plug In Wall Light(Image: Dunelm ) Dunelm shoppers have been singing the praises of a stylish wall lamp that’s said … Read more
U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight members to serve on a key panel of vaccine advisers after abruptly firing all 17 sitting members of the independent panel of experts. They will sit on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP). Eight is the minimum … Read more
Pavlo Gonchar | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images There’s a mini-boom happening in fintech. After a multi-year IPO slowdown triggered by rising rates and valuation resets, some of the emerging players in online stock trading, banking, lending and crypto-related services are hitting the public market, or at least preparing for a debut. The … Read more
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he was “uninvited” to an annual White House picnic typically attended by members of Congress and their families, framing the move to reporters on Wednesday as retribution for his opposition to key components of President Donald Trump’s agenda. “They’re afraid of what I’m saying, so they think they’re going to … Read more