Rugby World Cup: Geraint Thomas joins Wales stars on charity ride
The former Tour de France winner joined the group in Lyon at the end of their 500-mile journey.
2023-09-24 05:22
Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow: 'We may now have to go first'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have to take matters in its own hands and push through a must-pass bill to fund the government amid deep divisions in the House and a looming shutdown by next weekend.
2023-09-24 02:20
McCarthy works through weekend but no progress on short-term fix with just one week until shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Saturday he still lacks support from a handful of GOP hardliners to put a Republican stopgap measure on the floor next week, making a government shutdown likely with just one week until the deadline.
2023-09-24 01:49
Are you worried about a federal government shutdown? Share your story
The clock is ticking on a potential shutdown of the federal government. If Congress doesn't pass a federal spending bill by the end of September 30, many government operations will grind to a halt. Essential services, however, would continue.
2023-09-23 07:15
The Government Is Mailing Out Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Again—Here’s How to Get Them
The USPS will soon be on its way with more government-issued at-home COVID test kits. Here’s how to make sure they stop at your door.
2023-09-22 22:22
Office of Management and Budget to initiate process of preparing for a shutdown
While the House and Senate remain far apart on a spending deal, the federal government will soon formally initiate the process of preparing for a potential shutdown, participating in the mandatory but standard process of releasing shutdown guidance to agencies ahead of the September 30 funding deadline.
2023-09-22 21:16
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
2023-09-22 18:55
AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN
Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe.
2023-09-22 07:56
Shutdown looms as warring House Republicans leave town
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican rebels "just want to burn the whole place down".
2023-09-22 06:51
NYPD finds trap door and drugs hidden in floor at Bronx day care where 1-year-old died of suspected fentanyl overdose
Investigators discovered a trap floor containing drugs, including fentanyl, inside a Bronx day care center where a suspected fentanyl overdose incident killed a 1-year-old boy, New York Police Department officials said Thursday.
2023-09-22 06:25
A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics
With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.
2023-09-22 05:55
Half a million children and families regain Medicaid coverage
Some 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid coverage reinstated after many states improperly terminated their enrollment because of a systems issue, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday.
2023-09-22 02:52