
Why it's so hard to pinpoint the X-date, when the US defaults
For weeks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been consistently telling lawmakers to act soon because the X-date, when the US could default, could occur as soon as June 1. Now, with June 1 days away, everyone is hoping for a reprieve and that the X-date will slip.
1970-01-01 08:00

Firefighter dies in South Carolina apartment blaze
One firefighter died and six others were injured fighting a blaze in Columbia, South Carolina, on Friday, authorities say.
1970-01-01 08:00

3 players the Atlanta Braves must consider trading, and 1 they absolutely can't
The MLB trade deadline may still be weeks away, but the deliberations of what decisions to make in late July are already happening.The MLB trade deadline officially hits on August 1st, and the rumors are going to start moving quickly long before that. While the deadline is still weeks away, fron...
1970-01-01 08:00

Credit ratings agencies like Moody's decide the US credit rating. Here's what you need to know about them
Credit rating agencies are once again in the spotlight amid the ongoing high-stakes debt ceiling negotiations in Washington. What are they, and how do they decide the US sovereign debt rating?
1970-01-01 08:00

Pope Francis returns to work after suffering fever
Pope Francis returned to work on Saturday morning after being struck down by a fever which interrupted his regular schedule and sparked renewed concerns for his health.
1970-01-01 08:00

Settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank leave man in critical condition and draw US condemnation
Attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank on Friday have left a man in critical condition and drawn international condemnation, including from the US government.
1970-01-01 08:00

Roger Waters slams 'bad faith attacks' on new tour
Roger Waters has slammed "bad faith attacks" on his Berlin concert and defended himself against accusations of antisemitism.
1970-01-01 08:00

Matty Healy's mother Denise Welch says 1975 singer is 'ready for a break'
Matty Healy is “absolutely exhausted” and “ready for a break”, according to his mother and 'Loose Women' star Denise Welch.
1970-01-01 08:00

Charting the Global Economy: German Growth Outlook Deteriorates
Germany suffered its first recession since the start of pandemic, extinguishing hopes that Europe’s top economy could escape
1970-01-01 08:00

China to Strengthen Semiconductor Cooperation With South Korea
China said it has agreed with South Korea to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on semiconductor supply chains, amid
1970-01-01 08:00

Hydrogen-Powered Cars Can Race in Le Mans in 2026, Official Says
Cars with hydrogen powered engines will be allowed to enter the 24 Hours of Le Mans — the
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine Recap: Security Official Says Offensive ‘Ready to Begin’
Ukraine’s bid to retake occupied territory in the nation’s east and southeast is “ready to begin” and could
1970-01-01 08:00