Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued a stark warning that the United States could default on its debt as early as June 1st if Congress does not raise or suspend the federal debt limit. The projection comes ahead of President Biden's scheduled meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other top lawmakers at the White House on Tuesday.

Two staff members of Representative Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) were hospitalized on Monday after a person armed with a baseball bat entered the congressman’s district office in Fairfax, Virginia, and committed an act of violence. The assailant asked for Rep. Connolly before attacking the two staffers, who were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will weigh in on whether individual Democratic members of Congress are eligible to pursue a lawsuit seeking government documents related to the former Trump International Hotel in Washington. The case, known as Carnahan v. Maloney, stems from the 2013 decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) to lease the Old Post Office Building in Washington to the family-owned Trump Organization for hotel operation.

Former President Donald Trump has declined to comment directly on the recent signing of a six-week abortion ban by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, even as he faces criticism from CNN's Marc Caputo and Senator Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden and his top officials continue negotiations regarding debt ceiling talks, with no White House press briefing scheduled for today.

A recent report has detailed a significant number of home transfers within Sussex, Somerset, Ocean, Morris and Kalamazoo counties during the week of May 8 to May 15. The data from Propmix showcased noteworthy median sales across these areas.

Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney's comments on government "stupidity" were conspicuously absent from the BBC One broadcast of her acceptance speech at the BAFTA TV Awards last night (14 May). The unedited version of her speech, which included these remarks, was available for viewing on YouTube.

Over the week of May 8 to May 15, home transfers took place across Atlantic, Mercer, and Washtenaw counties. Real Estate Newswire has provided a thorough analysis of these property transactions using data from Propmix—an aggregator of national real estate information—via United Robots' machine learning services.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will arrive in London on Monday for a series of "substantive" talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This surprise visit follows a meeting between the Ukrainian leader and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Sunday night.

The opposition Move Forward Party of Thailand has won the general election, defeating the main opposition parties in 33 House seats in the capital Bangkok. The main opposition party, Move Forward, campaigned for reform of the military and the monarchy while its primary rival, Pheu Thai, lagged slightly behind with just over 23% for constituency seats and 27% for the party list.

In a highly competitive race, four Democratic candidates are vying for the party's nomination to fill three open seats on the Chalfont Borough Council. Among them are Michael Kelly and Mitchell Meyerson, two experienced representatives with distinct visions for the future of their community.

A 7.1 per cent indexation increase to the Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HECS) is set to hit millions of Australians with a HECS/HELP debt on June 1, with a percentage of their salary deducted from each wage packet to pay back the loan. The Greens' education spokesperson said this was 'fundamentally unjust' and warned that a 'debt avalanche is just days away.'

Turkey's presidential election is being watched very closely in the West, as President Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government has accused the West of plotting to bring him down. Supporters outside party headquarters chanted one of his slogans, "everything will be all right", but it was not clear for them that it would.

Christopher Joye, an investment portfolio manager and a well-known columnist for the Australian Financial Review, has sparked considerable outrage after criticizing millennials for their choice to prioritize a healthy work-life balance over sacrificing their social lives for career advancement. According to Mr. Joye, "world-class performance" in the workplace is required to combat Australia's seven per cent inflation rate; however, many young professionals argue that this type of thinking promotes unsustainable lifestyles.

Larchmont and Mamaroneck, two communities in Westchester County, New York, are set to host a series of public meetings this week as part of an ongoing effort to foster civic engagement at the local level. These events will provide residents with opportunities to participate directly in the democratic process by discussing pressing issues and sharing their thoughts on matters that affect their day-to-day lives.

In a tense standoff, Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary force, offered to reveal the location of Russian troops if Kyiv withdrew forces surrounding his fighters in Bakhmut. However, Ukraine firmly rejected the offer and has continued its counteroffensive against Russian forces.

The long-awaited inauguration of the newly elected official, Johnson, is set to take place on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the prestigious Credit Union One Arena, also known as UIC Pavilion.

In a shocking turn of events, an Elkhart woman and her boyfriend were involved in a car-versus-bicycle crash on Friday evening, which ultimately led to the arrest of several individuals. Among those arrested are Dara Martinez (21) and Vincente Mendoza (43), who face charges for leaving the scene of an injury crash and operating while intoxicated.

Vice Media LLC, the once-revolutionary media company known for its conversational and occasionally brash style, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday. The move follows a tumultuous few months during which the company failed to find a buyer and experienced significant financial challenges.

National Australia Bank (NAB) is anticipating a 0.25 percentage point rate increase in July, which would bring the cash rate to an 11-year high of 4.1 per cent. This expected hike is not directly related to the recent federal Budget but rather marks the twelfth such occurrence since May 2022 and stands as the most significant increase since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began targeting cash rates in 1990.

The eighth episode of the fourth season of HBO's critically acclaimed series, "Succession," aired on October 26th, taking viewers into the heart of a tense and high-stakes election night. The episode, titled “America Decides,” features fictional political candidates Jeryd Mencken (Justin Kirk), an alt-right figure reminiscent of Donald Trump, and his Democratic opponent.

Chapel Hill, a bustling college town, is set to welcome an extensive development project near the intersection of I-40 and Highway 501. The plan includes constructing hundreds of new apartments, homes, and retail spaces along this busy corridor as the town continues to experience rapid growth.

Rick Perry, the longest-serving Texas governor in history and former Energy Secretary, has revealed that he hasn't "written off" the idea of running for president in 2024. In a recent interview, when asked explicitly if he believes Donald Trump should be the Republican nominee next year, Perry stated that he was still trying to sort that out for himself.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to secure a majority vote in his reelection battle on Monday, meaning that he and Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who leads the nation's opposition alliance, will head to a runoff later this month. With more than 90% of ballots counted, Erdogan led KilicDaroglu 49.49% to 44.79% as of Sunday evening.

Shares of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's group will be in focus Monday after the boards of two companies, including the flagship, approved proposals to raise as much as $2.6 billion. Adani Enterprises Ltd., the incubator for new group businesses, received approval to raise up to 125 billion rupees ($1.5 billion) through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) or other modes.

In an unprecedented move, the Medical Properties Trust (MPT), a leading real estate investment trust specializing in healthcare properties, has decided to publicly address its stance on multiple lawsuits filed against it.

Wagwag leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has proposed a controversial deal with Ukrainian officials: the locations of invading Russian troops in exchange for sparing his privately-hired army from the front lines of battle in Bakhmut, where they have faced heavy losses. This arrangement was allegedly revealed through US military intelligence documents shared on a Discord server in Massachusetts.

Fox News reporter Bill Melugin has revealed a significant drop in border crossings in Texas within the last 48 hours since the expiration of Title 42. The policy, which allowed for immediate expulsion of asylum seekers due to public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, is believed to have played a role in this swift decline.

Scientists have identified the Western diet pattern as a risk factor for developing Alzheimer's in mild-to-moderate cases of the disease. The Mediterranean diet, the ketogenic diet, and diet supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics appear to protect against the disease, but only in mild cases.

Memphis residents can soon enjoy the taste of Chick-fil-A's popular salad dressings at home, as the fast-food chain announces plans to bring its beloved condiments to grocery store shelves. This move is expected to expand the brand's reach and provide customers with more opportunities to experience their signature flavors outside of restaurant locations.

On Monday, Home Secretary Suella Braverman is set to deliver a speech in London cautioning that increased immigration could lead to British people losing their ability to do things for themselves. This comes as the Conservative party has promised to reduce immigration before the next general election.

Preliminary results from Turkey's centenary year election indicate that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, will face a runoff on May 28. With more than 95% of the election results in, Erdogan is currently leading with 49.52%, while Kilicdaroglu sits at 44.76%.

A key witness in the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption within the Biden family has gone missing, according to a recent report from the House Oversight Committee. The report details how cash payments originating from Romania were funneled into shell companies linked to the Bidens.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu are expected to face a runoff in Sunday's election in Istanbul. Preliminary results show neither candidate has the majority of votes needed to win the election outright, and early batches of results have shown Erdoğan well above 50% and more than 10 points ahead of Kılıçdaroğlu.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu are set to face each other in a runoff election on Sunday, after preliminary results indicate that neither candidate has gained the majority of votes required to secure an outright win. With over 90% of votes counted, early batches place Erdoğan above the critical 50% mark, leading by more than 10 points against his rival Kılıçdaroğlu.