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In a stunning update from the Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday, it was revealed that the federal budget deficit is set to reach a staggering $1.9 trillion this fiscal year. This figure is 27% – or $400 billion – larger than previously estimated in February. Looking ahead, the nation’s debt is projected to hit $57 trillion by fiscal year 2034, nearly $2.5 trillion higher than previously thought. The updated deficit projections are expected to have a significant impact on upcoming congressional budget and tax debates. The increase in the fiscal 2024 deficit can be attributed to several factors, including changes…

CNN’s presidential debate is quickly approaching as the eligibility window for the first in-person showdown of the 2024 cycle comes to an end. Candidates have until 12:00:01 a.m. ET on Thursday to meet the qualifications for participation in the debate. So far, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have qualified for the debate. Hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the 90-minute debate is set for June 27 in Atlanta. Both the Trump and Biden campaigns have accepted the network’s invitation and agreed to the rules and format of the debate. In order to qualify for participation, candidates…

The recent discovery of the world’s oldest bottle of wine in an ancient Roman burial site in Carmona, Spain has taken the archaeological world by storm. The wine, which has been untouched for approximately 2,000 years, was found in a glass funeral urn inside an ancient mausoleum by a local family in 2019. The urn containing the wine was sealed remarkably well, allowing the liquid to remain in its natural state for millennia. A team of researchers led by Juan Manuel Román, the municipal archaeologist for the City of Carmona, confirmed that the liquid found in the urn was indeed…

In an unexpected twist, US attorney Philip Sellinger testified at Senator Bob Menendez’s corruption trial, providing a lifeline for the New Jersey Democrat. Sellinger told the court that Menendez never pressured him to act improperly on behalf of a political ally, Fred Daibes. Sellinger recounted a conversation with Menendez in late 2020, where the senator expressed concern that Daibes was being treated unfairly by prosecutors. However, Sellinger emphasized that he did not believe Menendez was asking him to do anything other than his official duty. The trial, now in its sixth week, has shifted its focus to allegations that Menendez,…

In a recent development, two employees have filed a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company, alleging financial and emotional harm caused by the company’s decision to relocate their jobs from California to Florida and then cancel the project, forcing them to move back. Maria De La Cruz and George Fong, both working in Disney’s product design division, have initiated a class action suit claiming that there are many others in a similar situation. The move of 2,000 positions from California to Florida was announced by then-CEO Bob Chapek in 2021. However, the project was canceled in May 2023 after CEO…

In recent news, Senate Republicans have blocked an attempt by Democrats to pass a bill to ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court ruling. The bill aimed to enforce a federal ban on bump stock devices, which allow a shooter to convert a semi-automatic rifle into a high-rate firing weapon. Despite some Republican support for banning bump stocks, the issue remains divisive among GOP senators in light of the Supreme Court’s decision. On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico sought to pass the bill through unanimous consent, but Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska objected, dismissing it as…

Recently, the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) certified three fish as state fishing records. Among them were a yellowmouth grouper, a white grunt, and an amaco jack fish. Christopher Hyche reeled in the yellowmouth grouper, which weighed 23 pounds and measured 33.5 inches in length. The colorful yellowmouth grouper is known for its distinct yellow coloring on the inside and corners of its mouth. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), yellowmouth groupers typically weigh up to 20 pounds. Despite being just 3 ounces short of a world record, this catch was a remarkable achievement…

Milwaukee Mayor Responds to Trump’s Claim of Selecting City for RNC Convention CNN’s Abby Phillip interviews Milwaukee, WI, Mayor Cavalier Johnson regarding former President Donald Trump’s assertion that he chose the city as the host for the Republican National Convention. Johnson countered Trump’s previous criticism of Milwaukee as “horrible” by stating, “Nowhere to be found, now he loves us.”

Taylor Fritz recently shared that Novak Djokovic has been in touch with him as he recovers from knee surgery. Fritz mentioned that Djokovic has reached out to him and asked some questions about the recovery process. He also expressed optimism about Djokovic’s chances of playing at Wimbledon despite the surgery, pointing out that he himself was able to compete at the Grand Slam event just three weeks after undergoing the procedure. Fritz revealed that the key factor in determining whether Djokovic would be fit to play at Wimbledon is the level of inflammation in his knee. He emphasized that recovering…

A young widow who is now engaged to be married should not feel obligated to give a keepsake she made from her late husband’s wedding rings to his sister, Reddit users and an etiquette expert said. In a post on the “Am I the A–hole” (AITA) subreddit, Reddit user “SleeplessYellowSun” asked, “AITA for not giving my former [sister-in-law] the necklace I made from my wedding rings from my deceased husband?” In the post, SleeplessYellowSun, a 27-year-old woman, shared that she had married her high school sweetheart at the age of 22. Tragically, just five months into their marriage, her husband…