Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the potential consequences for everyday Americans if the debt limit is not raised.
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Coco Gauff was left in tears after her fourth round defeat to Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, unable to find answers to Ostapenko’s game. Gauff acknowledged that Ostapenko played better and that there was nothing she could do to stop her. Jessica Pegula progressed to the quarterfinals, while Gauff can take solace in the fact that she has already achieved so much in her young career.
On Wednesday morning, a 26-year-old activist, Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, was fatally shot by law enforcement in Atlanta, Georgia during a clearing operation near a planned law enforcement training facility. Protests have erupted in the city, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing to investigate the shooting. The Georgia State Patrol Trooper who was shot is expected to make a full recovery.
A peaceful protest in downtown Atlanta on Saturday evening turned violent after a group of protesters began committing illegal acts, such as breaking windows, attacking police cruisers, and setting a police cruiser on fire. The protest was in response to a proposed police training facility and the fatal police shooting of an environmental activist earlier in the week. The Atlanta Police Department is asking for anyone with information about the incident to come forward and is encouraging peaceful protests.
This year's Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is set to take place on Sunday in Hawaii, making history as female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in its 39-year history. The event is named after Eddie Aikau, a legendary Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer, and the surf must reach 20 feet (6 meters) by Hawaii measurements. This year's competition is expected to be even more exciting with the addition of female surfers, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved.
Five inmates escaped from a Missouri jail on Tuesday evening, but were all recaptured by Saturday morning thanks to the public's assistance. They ascended to the jail's rooftop through vents and plumbing, and then stole a 2009 Scion and headed south. Four of the five inmates were captured in Ohio, while the fifth was caught in Missouri.
Peru's ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu has been closed indefinitely due to security concerns amid ongoing anti-government protests, which have resulted in 46 deaths and 58 injuries nationwide. The protests are calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, and the government has responded by declaring a state of emergency and deploying the military to the streets. The closure of Machu Picchu is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy.
Key takeaways: The DOJ sent a letter to the new chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), signaling that it is unlikely…