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What the debt ceiling is, and why you should care about it
rrodrickbeiler/iStock (WASHINGTON) — While the concept of the debt ceiling might seem “in the weeds,” it actually poses a very real threat to millions of Americans in a precarious economic period. If lawmakers on Capitol [Read More…]
ABC National News
Jelani Day’s family suspects foul play in son’s death, urges public for answers: ‘Somebody knows something’
Courtesy of the Day family (BLOOMINGTON, Ill.) — The family of Jelani Day, an Illinois grad student and aspiring doctor whose body was found floating in the Illinois River five days ago, is desperately searching [Read More…]
ABC National News
Laundrie bought new cellphone before going on hike, FBI now in possession: Live updates
AlessandroPhoto/iStock (NORTH PORT, Fla.) — A massive search is continuing in Florida for Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old woman who went missing on a cross-country trip and who authorities confirmed as [Read More…]
ABC National News
2 Michigan men charged in separate vaccination card schemes
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock (SOUTHGATE, Mich.) — Federal investigators announced on Wednesday that they’d charged two Michigan men in a pair of unrelated schemes where each allegedly sold phony COVID-19 vaccination cards. The defendants, one of whom is [Read More…]
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COVID-19 live updates: One state’s daily cases up by nearly 2,500% since mid-July
scaliger/iStock (NEW YORK) — The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread. More than 693,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.7 million people [Read More…]
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Dallas apartment building partially collapses, 7 injured: Officials
WFAA-TV (DALLAS) — A Dallas apartment building has partially collapsed after firefighters were called to investigate a carbon monoxide leak, according to officials. When firefighters arrived at the South Dallas apartment building around 10:30 a.m. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia threatens to block YouTube as confrontation with Google escalates
v777999/iStock (MOSCOW) — Russia’s state censor has threatened to block YouTube in the country in retaliation for the Google-owned video platform deleting two German-language channels belonging to the Kremlin-funded broadcaster RT for allegedly publishing misinformation [Read More…]
ABC World News
Prince William, Kate release job listing for a personal assistant
marcin_libera/iStock (LONDON) — Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are hiring. The Cambridges are searching for a personal assistant to add to their team, according to a new job listing. The [Read More…]
ABC World News
Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal
KeithBinns/iStock (WASHINGTON) — It’s been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden’s order to leave by Aug. 31, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan [Read More…]
ABC World News
Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights
omersukrugoksu/iStock (KABUL, Afghanistan) — Over one month into Taliban control of Afghanistan, fears for women’s and girl’s rights and education have only grown — fueled further Tuesday by a top Taliban official’s comments that “women [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Issa Rae discusses married life and the possibility of having kids in ‘Self’ magazine
Photo: Andy Jackson Issa Rae is sharing rare details about her personal life in the September issue of Self magazine. Rae, who recently tied the knot to longtime boyfriend Louis Diame over the summer, says [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Following jail sentence in college cheating scandal, Lori Loughlin returning to TV’s ‘When Hope Calls’
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images After serving time over her involvement in the Varsity Blues college cheating scandal, ABC Audio has confirmed Lori Loughlin is returning to TV, on the series When Hope Calls. The show [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Watch the trailer for ‘The Harder They Fall’; Phoebe Robinson lands Max Original comedy special; and more
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has released the official trailer to their highly-anticipated Black Western, The Harder They Fall. The star-studded film, which includes Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Lakeith Stanfield, Regina King, Zazie Beetz and Delroy [Read More…]
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Marty McFly’s Hoverboard, Tom Hanks’ ‘Castaway’ buddy Wilson, Buddy’s ‘Elf’ costume and more coming up for auction
PropStore If you have a bunch of money burning a hole in your pocket, or if you’d just like to take a gander at some amazing Hollywood props, check out auction house PropStore‘s collection hitting the block [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Cameron Diaz reveals she knew Benji Madden was “special” when they first met
BG008/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images In a rare new interview, Cameron Diaz opened up about her love of husband Benji Madden and whether or not she confuses him with his twin brother, Joel Madden. “They’re not the same, they’re so different,” the 49-year-old [Read More…]
ABC Business News
MAC Cosmetics announces upcoming Whitney Houston makeup collection
L. Busacca/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Whitney Houston will always be remembered as an extraordinary musician, actress and beauty icon. MAC Cosmetics is honoring her life and legacy by launching a makeup collection that’s being [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Return-to-office style: Letting go of dress codes; embracing hybrid fashion and individuality
zubada/iStock (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans have traded traditional work wardrobes for loungewear in the nearly two years of working remotely during the pandemic. Now, as companies discuss return-to-office plans, many people are also [Read More…]
ABC Business News
How these 4 Latinx, female-owned small businesses are making a name for themselves
Bulgnn/iStock (NEW YORK) — Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture, achievements and valuable contributions of Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx Americans who have made waves and inspired others to achieve success in their [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Lisa Ling regrets making comment about Monica Lewinsky on ‘The View’: ‘My heart sunk’
Lou Rocco/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — On the latest episode of the “Behind The Table” podcast, former co-host of “The View” Lisa Ling and current co-host Sara Haines spoke candidly about their biggest regrets while [Read More…]
ABC Business News
HomeGoods just launched an online store ahead of the holidays
Tomsmith585/iStock (NEW YORK) — HomeGoods introduced a new shopping platform today to pick up your favorite candles, throw blankets and kitchen goods from the comfort of your home. HomeGoods.com, the highly anticipated online store from [Read More…]
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