For about 48 hours last week, it looked like a debt ceiling fight in 2025 would be averted, as ideas were floated to postpone the issue until 2027 or 2029 (or even forever). But it was not to be.
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said he is “grateful for being alive” following a car crash that resulted in a broken leg. In a message posted on New Year’s Eve, he thanked the NHS, the air ambulance, and “everyone from top to bottom at West Ham United FC”.
Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered the U.S., tournament winner two years ago, into the semifinals of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event on Wednesday. In the first singles match in Perth, Gauff got the ball rolling for her team with a gritty 7-6 (4), 6-2 win over Zhang Shuai. Fritz then made sure of victory by edging a tight contest with Zhang Zhizhen 6-4 6-4.