Debt-Limit Bill Cancels Almost $30 Billion in Pandemic Relief Funding

Civil rights Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. (fore, third left) and others arrive at the White House for a meeting with President Lyndon B Johnson on the day before the Voting Rights Act was signed on August 5, 1965.

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PHILADELPHIA - Three Philadelphia restaurateurs won prestigious awards for their eateries at a ceremony Monday night. Fork, High Street, Kalaya and Friday, Saturday, Sunday all took home James Beard Food Awards during a ceremony in Chicago that was streamed to YouTube."It's been surreal to be quite honest," Ellen Yin from High Street Hospitality Group said. She opened FORK over two decades ago helping to make Old City a restaurant destination. "I fell in love with this industry when I was a teenager, but it took me 25 years to realize that a restaurant is where I felt a true sense of belonging," said Yin, who owns both Fork and High Street. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, a restaurant in Center City, was named 'Outstanding restaurant.

The identification and business card of former FBI agent Robert Hanssen are seen inside a display case at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, May 12, 2009. Hanssen was sentenced to life in prison without parole for spying for the Soviet Union and Robert Hanssen, the former FBI agent who was serving a life sentence for being a Soviet and Russian spy, was found dead in his prison cell Monday. Hanssen, 79, was found unresponsive at the Federal Correctional Complex in Florence, Colorado, around 6:55 a.m.

First Minister Humza Yousaf is facing legal action over the release of WhatsApp messages to the covid inquiry, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

India's G20 Presidency, as per PTI reports.  “India is committed to minimizing the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage," Niti Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul said during the event.  According to Dr Paul, India's digital infrastructure and capabilities are enablers of global economic growth along with human development.  He gave the keynote address for the event titled 'Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery' ­­­­­­­­­­during the second day of the G20 meeting in the city. "India as the voice of Global South is committed to minimizing the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage," Paul stated.

COVID-19 pandemic. Thank You Day has been recognized by the UK government and several notable individuals such as Lorraine Kelly and Gary Lineker. The holiday recognizes and honours the National Health Service (NHS) staff, as well as volunteers, council workers, social workers, charities, refuse collectors, and faith leaders who played a vital role in supporting and improving the lives of people in their communities during the pandemic.

expanding its own activities around the Indo-Pacific to counter sweeping territorial claims from China, including regularly sailing through and flying over the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea.READ MORE: US Army under pressure to make more ammo for Ukraine, potential conflict with China"We are committed to ensuring that every country can fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows," he said at the forum hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies think tank. "And every country, large or small, must remain free to conduct lawful maritime activities."U.S.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a deadly accurate jump shot from the three-point range — something he was quick to monetize.He and his gym classmates not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 or $10 a pop."It gave a different dynamic to the day, a certain level of excitement," Nick said. "Little did I know how far it would continue to go."Before long, he was gambling staggering sums of money on sports, costing him over $700,000 in the past decade.

Covid-19 is being replaced by Tuberculosis (TB) as the world’s most deadly infectious disease, as medical experts warn of the threat it poses to the UK.

give parents in the state a tax incentive to send their children to private schools, including religious schools, praised the board's vote."This is a win for religious liberty and education freedom in our great state, and I am encouraged by these efforts to give parents more options when it comes to their child’s education," Stitt said in a statement.___This story has been corrected to show the name of the virtual charter is St. Isidore of Seville, not St.

New Delhi: India has seen a dip in coronavirus infections, with 159 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, pulling down active caseload to 3,193, the Union health ministry said in an update on Monday.  Death toll, since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, rose to 531,882. Health experts have observed a decline in hospital admissions as fewer cases of Covid-19 are being reported. However, the elderly or those with underlying health conditions remain at risk of contracting the virus.

Daily Lowdown from HELLO! In today's episode, we're discussing Prince Harry not appearing at the High Court in London on Monday, leaving Justice Fancourt "surprised", and Sam Smith giving fans a health update after their vocal chord injury. Not only that, but Beyonce's final show in the UK was a star-studded affair and Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Ricky Martin have a big announcement. Listen to today's episode below. . . Prince Harry left judges at the High Court surprised when he did not appear at court proceedings in his trial against the Mirror Group Newspapers.

Chase at The Summit shopping center in Louisville Kentucky.

CENTER CITY - Tens of thousands of people flooding the streets of Center City to celebrate Philly pride. And, this year, organizers say it’s the biggest crowd they’ve ever seen."Philly is really accepting already, but pride really brings people out," Aaron Garrett said.The day-long celebration started at 6th and Walnut in Old City and ended where some people affectionately call the Gayborhood."The Gayborhood stands for everyone’s welcome. Peace.

Experts have issued warnings about the rapidly changing nature of the virus causing record cases of avian influenza in birds worldwide. They are calling for countries to prioritize the vaccination of their poultry populations to curb the spread of the virus. While the risk to humans remains relatively low, the increasing number of bird flu cases in mammals has raised concerns among experts.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign legislation on Saturday to raise the debt ceiling, dodging Monday's deadline when the Treasury warned that the United States would start running short of cash to pay all its bills.The bipartisan measure, passed by the House on Wednesday and the Senate on Thursday, averts the potential of an unprecedented government default that would have rocked the U.S. and global economies.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A federal judge says Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.In a 70-page ruling handed down late Friday night, U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker wrote that the law was both "unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad." He also added that the statute encouraged "discriminatory enforcement.""There is no question that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.

FILE - Javier Castellano celebrates atop Mage #8, after crossing the finish line to win the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 06, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park in order to conduct a "top-to-bottom" review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.No single factor has been identified as a potential cause for the fatalities or pattern detected, according to a release, but the decision was made to relocate the meet "in an abundance of caution.""What has happened at our track is deeply upsetting and absolutely unacceptable," Churchill Downs Inc.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden plans to discuss the contentious, just-passed budget deal in a speech to the nation Friday night, ready to sign the agreement averting the country's first-ever government default, which would have sent shock waves through the U.S. and global economies.The measure was approved late Thursday night after passing the House in yet another late session the night before.

Stable interest rates and a continued cooling in home prices helped give housing affordability in Canada its biggest jump in almost four years in the first quarter of 2023, according to a new report.

wildfires in Nova Scotia — including the largest wildfire ever recorded in provincial history — could get some welcome relief Friday with rain in the forecast.Environment Canada forecasts a 60 per cent chance of showers Friday, with rain beginning in the evening. Periods of rain are also expected for the next few days.Officials have said the hot, dry weather seen so far this wildfire season is making it easier for the fire to spread and harder for crews to fight.David Steeves, a technician of forest resources with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables, said while a smattering of rain seen earlier Friday morning was “really welcomed,” it “wasn’t enough to be really significant.”He said the amount that fell Friday morning would only have a small effect on the “fine fuels” — such as leaves, twigs, and other things littering the forest floor.“The precipitation that we received this morning would buy us a few hours, but we will take that advantage right now,” Steeves said, noting that the moisture is quickly evaporating.“We are hopeful that we are going to receive additional, precipitation which will only help our cause,” he said.“We are going to continue to monitor the weather very, very closely, and just keep our fingers crossed for any type of precipitation that’s hopefully going to come our way before too much longer.”Dave Meldrum, deputy chief with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, said he’s “never been so happy to see rain as I was this morning.”“I’m sure many people across the region feel the same way,” he said.

debt ceiling and spending legislation that will ensure the country avoids a federal default, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk and ending one of the most stressful periods of congressional dealmaking in recent memory.The legislation passed the upper chamber a day after the House united in rare bipartisan fashion to approve the deal reached between Republicans and the White House, which has few fans but will ensure the U.S. can continue to pay its debts.“America can breathe a sigh of relief,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said as he announced an agreement on the vote.The legislation passed the Senate by 63-36, with both Democrats and Republicans voting no.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden's desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline.The compromise package negotiated between Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leaves neither Republicans nor Democrats fully pleased with the outcome.

FILE - US President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team to receive the annual briefing on extreme weather preparedness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - A Republican measure overturning President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan passed the Senate on Thursday and now awaits an expected veto.The vote was 52-46, with support from Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana as well as Arizona Sen.

WARMINSTER, Pa. - Educators in Bucks County demanded full and fair funding of public education across the state in the wake of a judge's ruling that called the Commonwealth's funding formula ‘unconstitutional.’Educators, community members, religious leaders and some students gathered outside William Tennent High School in Bucks County’s Centennial School District on Thusday to tout their message of fair and full funding for state schools. "I can tell you that our current system is inadequate and the quality of education one receives is too heavily dependent on the zip code they live in too heavily dependent on a zip code and property wealth," Superintendent of the Centennial School District Dr. Dana Bedden said.The wealthier the community, the better the schools.

FILE - Aircraft mechanics work on the lift gate on the tail section of a C-130 cargo plane on Dec. 20, 2017 at Hill Air Force base in Ogden, Utah.

President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over raising the federal debt ceiling and averting an economic calamity.The bipartisan agreement reached this past weekend includes a compromise on the matter.In exchange for a two-year suspension of the debt limit, Republicans demanded stricter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, commonly referred to as welfare.However, the deal omitted an earlier and more controversial GOP push for Medicaid work requirements, which would denygovernment-sponsored health coverageto unemployed, able-bodied adults who do not have children."We have additional work requirements that are quite consequential," Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., told reporters on Sunday.WHAT IS THE DEBT CEILING AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?Under the current criteria to receive SNAP benefits, able-bodied adults without children who are 49 and younger must work or participate in a training program for at least 80 hours a month.

The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. (Credit: Provided/McDonald’s) CHICAGO - On the heels of a splashy opening weekend at the box office, McDonald’s has unveiled new toys inspired by Disney’s new live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid."The new "Little Mermaid" Happy Meal features under-the-sea and on-land characters such as title character Ariel, Eric, Sebastian, and Flounder. McDonald’s said the lineup of collectible toys will be available for a limited time and while supplies last at U.S.

FILE - Cigarette butts sit in an ashtray at a bus stop. (Photo by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty Images) STOCKHOLM - Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden's outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marked "World No Tobacco Day" on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke-free" — defined as having fewer than 5% daily smokers in the population.Many experts give credit to decades of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, while others point to the prevalence of "snus," a smokeless tobacco product that is banned elsewhere in the EU but is marketed in Sweden as an alternative to cigarettes.Whatever the reason, the 5% milestone is now within reach.

debt ceiling while cutting government spending, clearing a crucial bar with bipartisan support as Congress races to avert a federal default.With some Republicans voting against the measure over concerns the hard-fought compromise didn’t go far enough, it took Democrats — some of whom had their own concerns and also voted no — to secure the majority needed to send the bill to the Senate, which is set to hold its own vote later this week.The goal is to get the bill signed by President Joe Biden before Monday, when the U.S. Treasury says it will run out of money to pay its debts.Ever since the deal between House Republicans and the White House emerged over the weekend, lawmakers in both parties have urged members to vote for it despite their misgivings, assessing it was better than the alternative of devastating economic upheaval.In the end, 117 House members — 71 Republicans and 46 Democrats — voted against the package.Tensions rose earlier Wednesday when Republican support lagged on a procedural vote, but the package ultimately sailed ahead once Democrats — after waiting until it was clear Republicans didn’t have the votes on their own — unleashed their own votes in a show of bipartisan support.Quick approval by Congress would ensure government checks will continue to go out to Social Security recipients, veterans and others, and would prevent financial upheaval at home and abroad.

WASHINGTON - Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans against fierce conservative blowback and progressive dissent.The hard-fought deal pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act. Tensions ran high throughout the day as hard-right Republicans refused the deal, while Democrats said "extremist" GOP views were risking a debt default as soon as next week.With the House vote of 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week's end.McCarthy insisted his party was working to "give America hope" as he launched into a late evening speech extolling the bill's budget cuts, which he said were needed to curb Washington's "runaway spending."But amid discontent from Republicans who said the spending restrictions did not go far enough, McCarthy said it is only a "first step."Earlier, Biden expressed optimism that the agreement he negotiated with McCarthy to lift the nation's borrowing limit would pass the chamber and avoid an economically disastrous default on America's debts.The president departed Washington for Colorado, where he is scheduled to deliver the commencement address Thursday at the U.S.

Al Roker has been through a tough time with his health issues over the past few months, but he has something exciting to look forward to too - he's going to be a grandfather later this year!And this week, the Today star showed just how close he is to his pregnant daughter Courtney and her husband Wes, by paying a sweet tribute to Wes on his birthday.  Al took to Instagram to share a lovely photo of Wes posing with Courtney - who placed a protective hand on her growing baby bump - and wrote alongside it: "A very #happybirthday to @ouichefroker hubby, Wes Laga.

FILE - (L-R) U.S. President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) talk as they depart the U.S.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds of goats munch on long blades of yellow grass on a hillside next to a sprawling townhouse complex.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden says he feels good about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation's borrowing limit and prevent a potentially disastrous U.S. default.Signaling the tough days still ahead, McCarthy urged skeptical colleagues to "look at where the victories are."The Republican speaker said Tuesday he will be sitting down and talking with lawmakers as they return to Washington from the long Memorial Day weekend."This is just the first step," McCarthy said of his agreement with Biden.RELATED: Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US defaultIn an appearance on "Fox & Friends," he sought to shore up support amid rising opposition from conservatives in his party.

A student’s heart-shaped design has been chosen as the new logo for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Lanarkshire.

Bernard Arnault, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are pictured in file images. (Credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP, Taylor Hill, Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images) As U.S.