Senate advances bill to raise debt limit, avert catastrophic default

By Richard Cowan and David Morgan    WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress' months-long drive to raise the federal government's $28.9 trillion debt limit, and avert an unprecedented default, took a step forward on Thursday as the Senate advanced the first of two bills needed for the hike.    Fourteen Republicans joined the chamber's 48 Democrats and the two independents who caucus […]

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Alleged Fox Christmas tree arsonist reveals thoughts before setting it ablaze: 'All day long'

Fox Christmas tree arsonist Craig Tamanaha being walked into central booking before his Manhattan Criminal Court arraignment Craig Tamanaha was arraigned for setting Fox’s 50-foot Christmas tree ablaze. The man accused of torching a Christmas tree outside the New York City headquarters of Fox News was freed Wednesday night without bail — shortly after prosecutors reduced the number of charges […]

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The IOC claims it's helping Peng Shuai. But there's one thing it blatantly ignores

To the International Olympic Committee, Peng Shuai's allegation that a high-ranking Chinese politician coerced her into sex has been "the issue," and "a personal question," and "this very difficult moment of her life." It's "this case," and "any problem that she might have," and "her situation." On Wednesday, at IOC president Thomas Bach's first news conference since Peng's allegation, it […]

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Don't cancel nativity plays or Christmas parties, says Boris

Don’t cancel nativity plays but take a test before belting out the carols, says Boris Johnson – and Christmas parties are also still OK (this year) Boris Johnson announced string of restrictions as part of Plan B to fight Omicron From Monday people told to work from home and wear face masks in more areas But the Prime Minister ruled […]

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Where is Scott Peterson now?

SCOTT Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder of his pregnant wife and second-degree murder of their unborn son in 2002. In August 2021, a California judge made an announcement about hearing testimony from Peterson's original trial. Why was Scott Peterson on trial? The San Diego native was accused of murdering his wife and unborn child after she was reported missing […]

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Experts warn Plan B may not be enough to contain Omicron

Will Plan B be enough to save Xmas? Experts warn tougher curbs such as a crackdown on indoor mixing may be needed to contain Omicron Sajid Javid is expected to introduce Plan B Covid restrictions this afternoon  Professor Martin McKee says more needs to be done to reduce indoor mixing  Professor Christina Pagel says WFH and masks will help reduce […]

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Arizona’s Ducey calls on Biden to act after migrants rush border: ‘Mr. President, do something – do anything’

Fox News Flash top headlines for December 7 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. Arizona’s Republican governor said Tuesday he plans to deploy the state’s National Guard personnel and strategize with Border Patrol officials after thousands of migrants rushed the state’s border with Mexico in recent days, according to reports. Gov. Doug Ducey […]

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We're trapped in our own homes by anti-terror gates that block off the street, blast furious residents

FUMING residents have been left feeling trapped in their own homes as newly built anti-terror gates block off their street. Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Gates (HVMG) have been put up at both ends of Pavilion Road and Colwick Road outside Nottingham Forest stadium – meaning locals can't get to their homes without a pass. The extreme measures fall under the Government's […]

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