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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the development of artificial intelligence is a “moment of revolution” that requires swift action from the government

Warning of a coming “panic” over decreasing drug supplies, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday outlined steps to strengthen the supply chain.

Four people died Friday in shelling in the Russian region of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine, the regional governor said. In Kyiv, authorities said air defence forces destroyed 15 missiles and 21 drones from a new wave of overnight attacks that left two people wounded. Read our live blog…

Attacks said to be ongoing in Russian border region, but no new casualties; Moscow launches sixth airstrike in six days

WASHINGTON: United States senators voted to suspend the federal debt limit Thursday, capping weeks of fraught negotiations to eliminate the threat of a disastrous credit default just four days ahead of the deadline set by the Treasury.

The bill goes to President Joe Biden’s desk before the United States would default on its debt

The vote comes as the US hurtles towards a June 5 deadline to raise the government borrowing limit or face default.

As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.

With just days before the 5 June default deadline, president Joe Biden has indicated he will sign the bill as soon as it reaches his desk