U.S. debt ceiling negotiations in the White House.Photo: Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images What is the debt ceiling, and why is the U.S. treasury secretary warning we could be headed for “economic catastrophe”? PresidentJoe Bidenhas been meeting with Republican House SpeakerKevin McCarthyand other congressional leaders to negotiate a plan for raising the debt ceiling, with the goal that Democrats and Republicans will come to an agreement that prevents a recession and saves countless jobs nationwide....

Wendy Williams is cutting loose on hersummer hiatus.The talk show host, 55, was spotted partying alongsideMeek MillatRick Ross’album release party in New York City on Thursday.At one point during the night, Williams, wearing a sleek black dress, shared an intimate moment with Mill, 32, pulling the rapper in closely for what appeared to be a kiss on the check.Williams continued the fun as she mingled and laughed with Ross, 43, at the party....

Wendy Williamsis keeping people who mock the Kardashians in check. Williams defendedKim Kardashian WestandKendall Jennerafter the two sistersdrew laughter from the crowdwhile presenting at the 2019 Emmy Awards on Sunday. “I think the people laughing at them are jealous,” she said on Monday’s episode ofTheWendy WilliamsShow. “You take your big education, going to drama school and all that other kind of — these girls make more money than the whole building....

Photo:Wendy’s Wendy’s It’s a summer of savings forWendy’s. This month, customers dropping into their localWendy’swill be able to get a host of freebies and food deals for the entirety of June when ordering food online or in the app. Early birds can score $2 off any breakfast combo every week when using one of the chain’s online platforms for ordering food. Meals include the honey butter chicken biscuit and the egg and Swiss croissant, which come with a side, like seasoned potatoes and a drink....

Alex Rodriguezhas yet to strike out when it comes to choosing theperfect Christmasgift for his girlfriendJennifer Lopez.When gifting the woman who has everything, the former professional baseball player prefershighlighting memorable momentsas opposed topurchasing pricey presents.“It has to be something creative,” Rodriguez — who is partnering with Old Navy this holiday season — tells PEOPLE exclusively. “I can’t just go out and buy something expensive.”“For Jennifer, something that’s handwritten, maybe a photo,” he says....

Photo: Getty Co-parenting in the time of COVID-19 brings extreme challenges. In addition to remote learning, economic changes and shelter-in-place orders, children of separated families also need to move between households — often with different COVID rules. That’s why it’s important for co-parents to communicate about protecting their children’s health. Professor of PsychologyAbbie Goldbergat Clark University researched COVID’s effects on relationships and parenting and found divorced families face unique strains during the pandemic....

From obsessed teens to adult gamers, the gameFortniteis captivating players of all ages. Since its release date on July 25, the free-to-play “Battle Royale” survival game has spread like wildfire across the eGaming industry. The game has demolished several records, most notably for the amount of simultaneous online plays, withRolling Stonereporting that over3.4 millionconcurrents have logged on at the same time. So what’s the deal with this viral action game? PEOPLE explains....

Photo: Fox Competing in a cooking competition can make you feel like you’ve been thrown out of the frying pan and into the fire — just ask any contestant. The element that sets this show apart is “the platform” — which is overflowing with ingredients as it traverses through the three kitchens. Chefs at the top have first dibs at the cornucopia of ingredients, while those in the basement are left with the scraps....

Carl Nassib and the Trevor Project logo.Photo: Will Vragovic/Getty Carl NassibmadeNFL history this week— but his announcement is also making strides forThe Trevor Project. On Monday, the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end, 28, came out as gay, making him the first active NFL player to do so. With the announcement, Nassib donated $100,000 toThe Trevor Project, explaining that he feels an “immense responsibility to help in any way [he] can....

Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty On Saturday night,at least 10 people were killedand at least 10 were injured in a mass shooting in Monterey Park, Calif. The shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. inside a dance venue on West Garvey Avenue, a main drag in the Southern California city. The attack took place on the eve of theLunar New Year, a major holiday in many Asian communities. Earlier in the day, tens of thousands of people had gathered in the area to celebrate the holiday....

The 2022Billboard Music Awardsare officially in the books — and the “canceled” have made their return awards show performances. In the lead-up to the show, much was made of the fact that performers would includeMorgan WallenandTravis Scott. Host Diddysaid he was “uncanceling” the two men, and the crowd inside Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena seemed to accept the decision, cheering loudly for both. Michael Bublé.Frazer Harrison/Getty “I’m not bad....

On Wednesday, authorities in Floridafound Laundrie’s remainsin Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, where they’d been looking for the 23-year-old for more than a month. Laundrie had been missing for more than a month, having last been seen six days beforePetito’s body was found in Wyoming’sGrand Teton National Parkon Sept. 19. Petito, 22,died from strangulationwhile on a two-month-long, cross-country road trip with Laundrie. He was named a person of interest in her disappearance on Sept....

Joe Biden at the 9/11 Memorial at NATO headquarters.Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/Getty In honor of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, America’s current and former presidents are commemorating the day in a range of ways — visiting the sites of the attacks, delivering remarks, and, in the case ofDonald Trump, calling a boxing match on pay-per-view. Here’s how the living presidents will mark the 20th anniversary of one of the most somber moments in U....