Treasury to begin ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid default as U.S. hits debt limit

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen notified congressional leaders in a letter on Thursday that she is implementing “extraordinary measures” to meet U.S. financial obligations — this after the United States hit the national debt limit of $31.4 trillion,
Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes dies at age 25 in boating accident

Charlotte FC defender Anton Walkes died Thursday in a boating accident in Miami on Wednesday. He was 25. Walkes was in South Florida for a 12-day team training camp. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told the Miami
2023 Australian Open: Andy Murray defeats Thanasi Kokkinakis in 5 1/2-hour match

Britain’s Andy Murray and Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis faced each other for more than 5 1/2 hours at the Australian open in a second-round match, with Murray emerging victorious with a 4-6, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 7-5
CMT announces “Next Women of Country” Class of 2023

CMT announced 16 new artists named to its prestigious CMT Next Women of Country (NWOC) franchise, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” program to support and promote developing female talent in country music.
2023 GoldenSky Festival announces lineup including Jon Pardi, Eric Church and Maren Morris

GoldenSky Country Music Festival will return to Sacramento, CA this year on Oct. 14 and 15 at Discovery Park, with an impressive lineup led by Sacramento’s own Jon Pardi, Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Parker McCollum. Other
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting of Halyna Hutchins

Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was also charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. A statement released