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Congress is back in session today and top officials on both sides of the aisle are expecting the fifth and possibly final stimulus package to be passed before the August 3 recess begins. The Trump administration is open to another round of stimulus checks for individuals and helping those who are still unemployed, but they’re holding a firm line that they’re contingent on pro-growth measures that incentivize America’s workforce....

The grand arrivals took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Toshiba Plaza, just outside the T-Mobile Arena where Saturday’s fight will take place. Mayweather came out first, spoke to the fans for a couple of minutes and finished by speaking to the media. MORE: Five fights that defined Mayweather’s career As Mayweather was leaving, McGregor was seen entering the area, where the two crossed paths. The boxing legend was walking towards the parking lot when he saw McGregor....

Speaking with Mirror Fighting, McGregor was asked directly if he was considering Jake Paul for a future opponent. McGregor dismissively shook his head at first, before ultimately responding, “Eh, who knows? Never say never.” The question came following questions regarding McGregor making a comeback soon and whether he had any opponents in mind. McGregor didn’t confirm either way, saying that he’ll have to see what happens. There is no official word that McGregor has plans for his next match, whether in MMA or boxing, at this point in time....

Two days later, Carvalho was dead at age 28, and McGregor joined the mixed martial arts world in trying to process the fatality while also defending the sport. MORE: Nick Diaz takes swipe at UFC | Diaz-McGregor rematch | UFC 196 Carvalho said he felt strange about 20 minutes after Saturday’s TKO loss. He was taken to a Dublin hospital, where doctors determined he needed emergency brain surgery. He remained in critical condition until dying Monday night, Carvalho’s team announced....

Ahead of the start of public impeachment hearings Wednesday, Hurt spoke to Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy to defend Trump. Hurt stated that the language that Democrats are using to describe Trump’s actions is born out of the president’s innocence. He said, “When you hear Adam Schiff and Democrats use all these squirrelly words like ‘quid pro quo,’ ‘bribery,’ all these things, it’s all because they can’t specify exactly where Donald Trump broke any law or did anything particularly wrong....

“AOC on the cover of Vanity Fair. The clothes are estimated to cost $14,000,” read one tweet written by Sunanda Vashisht on Wednesday evening. “So happy that AOC is upholding the long established hypocritical tradition of Socialists who believe Socialism is for poor while they enjoy the fruits of Capitalism.” “To the triggered, one last time,” Vashisht continued. “Here is the cost of AOC’s wardrobe. She is a politician not a professional model who cannot have a choice on clothes for a photo shoot....

In its proposed coronavirus relief package, the Biden administration included a one-year expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) into a monthly, universal benefit. Sen. Romney called and raised, introducing legislation for a more generous, and permanent, universal child benefit. The Romney plan would not only make sure low-income families receive a full measure of assistance, but would pay for it by consolidating the tangle of tax credits and spending currently aimed at poor families....

Two previous pandemic relief packages became law under former President Donald Trump. The $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed with bipartisan support in March 2020, and a $900 billion stimulus bill was approved with bipartisan support in December. While consumer confidence rose after both of these previous packages became law, it has improved much more rapidly after passage of Biden’s rescue plan. According to Morning Consult’s latest data, consumer confidence improved by 2....

While financial goals were among the most popular reasons to take on an additional job—33% did it to diversify their income, for example—the survey proved financial motivations weren’t always the most popular ones. In fact, 38% of those surveyed listed doing something fun that they enjoy as a reason to start a side job. If the content creator and social media star Howieazy took that survey, he would probably be one of that 38% who did it for the fun of it....

David Bote also connected to help the Cubs bounce back from a tough loss to their crosstown rivals in their first meeting of the season. Jon Lester (6-5) allowed two more homers, but worked into the sixth inning to improve to 3-1 in June. Trying for his ninth win in a row, Giolito (10-2) showed flashes of the dominant stuff that put him in the mix to start next month’s All-Star Game in Cleveland....

Notably, though, Control was largely light on non-humanoid basic enemies. For most of the game, players fight former Bureau agents who are now helpless vessels for the Hiss. Certain Hiss have unique abilities and designs, like the Hiss Charged who float listlessly towards the player before exploding, but many Hiss are simply brainwashed humans who attack Jesse with either mundane weapons or newfound supernatural skills. Control 2 is bound to make use of these kinds of enemies again, should the Hiss return, but it should also introduce more abstract and bizarre enemies from other realities to mix up the franchise’s combat....

Activision Blizzard executive Frances Townsend, who serves as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer for the company, shared an editorial from The Atlantic titled “The Problem With Whistleblowing” just days after the news and leaks of the lawsuit broke. Townsend then responded to critics on Twitter by blocking them, many of whom were fellow Activision Blizzard employees. Frances Townsend has since deleted her Twitter account without giving a specific reason....

DKOldies is an online-only retro gaming store with one of the most extensive game collections on the market. The retailer has seen impressive social media growth lately, especially across TikTok and YouTube, due to frequent uploads of packaging and shipping videos and recurring live streams showcasing its massive collection of games that fans seem to love. However, as the company has grown, so have the eyes taking note of the prices DKOldies has decided to put up for its retro games and consoles....

Under its new initiative called Riot Forge, Riot Games has been collaborating with third-party developers on a number of titles. Along with Ruined King: A League of Legends Story, also announced last night, Convergence: A League of Legends Story is part of this initiative. RELATED: League of Legends Featured in Final Season of HBO’s Ballers Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a single-player action-platformer in which players take on the role of Ekko, an inventive young man with a time-manipulating device....

That American is Gyasi Zardes, and he just might be the player who helps the U.S. deal with the absence of Jozy Altidore at the Copa America. MORE: U.S. roster named | Win over Puerto Rico | Altidore out | Copa schedule Zardes, a striker with a large patch of bleached-blond hair, is in the midst of a breakout season with the Galaxy, showing improvement as he works to help helps his MLS club and fights to keep hold a starting role with the U....

Officers encountered the reptile while raiding the home of Donny Askar in Oxnard, halfway between Malibu and Santa Barbara. The crocodile was “submerged in a poorly secured tank with rancid water” and police said it could have easily escaped into a nearby waterway, ABC 7 reported. The property is close to the Channel Islands Harbor, a marina that runs alongside a naval base and extends more than a mile inland....

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and decided to bowl. New Zealand started off well as their opening duo of Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson made a blazing start. Guptill played an aggressive innings of 42 of just 19 balls. But it was Corey Anderson who stole the show for the Kiwis. His knock of 82 of 42 balls was a supreme show of limited-overs batting. The hosts put up a total of 195 for the loss of five wickets in the scheduled 20 overs....

The gamer and internet personality, who was previously a member of David Dobrik’s Vlog Squad, has caused an internet stir this week by launching an OnlyFans account with the promise of X-rated content for her following. However, some were left disappointed when it was reported that many of the images added to the X-rated platform had previously been featured on the 25-year-old’s Instagram account. Kopf was criticized for the move, but later clarified that more content will be added in due course, tweeting: “People who think my onlyfans is about to be just instagram content....

Teams returned to training in small groups from Tuesday as the Premier League, which has been suspended since March, looks to get back underway amid the coronavirus pandemic. But there could be further progress this week as the United Kingdom culture secretary Oliver Dowden said contact training was close to being approved. “I hope, subject to the sign-off by Public Health England and others, we will then later this week, very shortly, get the guidance about how we can have training in a contact environment....

A total of 1,749 new cases of coronavirus were reported on Tuesday, while 1,824 patients were released from hospital “after being cured,” China’s National Health Commission said in a statement on Wednesday. An additional 25,014 people who had been in close contact with individuals infected with COVID-19 and who were being observed were released, while 135,881 are currently being monitored. A total of 14,376 people have recovered and been discharged since the virus emerged late last year, but 11,977 people remain in a serious condition, the health authorities said....