America's borrowing is its superpower. A default would tarnish that
Call it American financial exceptionalism: The full faith and credit of the US government goes far, but a default because of the debt ceiling would change that.
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Evan Gershkovich: Russian court extends detention of US journalist
Evan Gershkovich will be held for another three months pending trial, Russian reports say.
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Kenya tea company suspends operations after protesters burn machines
A multinational tea company based in Kenya has suspended operations after tea plucking and harvesting machines were burned by protesters, citing massive job losses due to mechanization
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China presses Dutch minister for access to chipmaking tech blocked on security grounds
China’s foreign minister has pressed his Dutch counterpart for access to advanced chipmaking technology that has been blocked on security grounds and warned against allowing what he said were unfounded fears of Beijing to spoil relations
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New Saints quarterback puts Zoolander to shame in rookie photoshoot
Jake Haener modeling in his New Orleans Saints uniform should have Derek Zoolander, Hansel and even Jacobim Mugatu mad, mad jealous, y'all.Whether it be Blue Steel, Ferrari, Le Tigre or god, even Magnum, New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Jake Haener is beautiful and an absolutely majest...
1970-01-01 08:00
Pakistan’s Khan Wins Some Respite as Legal Fight Inches Forward
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan won bail in multiple cases from an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, a
1970-01-01 08:00
London’s Tube Strikes Are Set to Drag On Into the Winter
London’s Underground is braced for further strikes after workers voted for a fresh mandate to authorize industrial action
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Red Sox vs. Angels prediction and odds for Tuesday, May 23 (Angels ride Moniak's hot bat)
The Boston Red Sox rode their offense to four-straight wins last week, but over the past two games they’ve scored just one total run and are 0-2.The latter of those games came last night in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels got an eighth inning home run from Mickey Moniak ...
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Damar Hamlin 'has not been practicing,' says Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott; safety continues 'to take it one day at a time'
Damar Hamlin "has not been practicing" but is "in the building working," Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said in a press conference on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three cabin crew members after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, in a case that drew criticism from Chinese state media
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US issues fresh North Korea sanctions on 'illicit' IT workforce
By Christopher Bing and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to
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Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠ Awards Grants to Four North Texas Women’s Shelters and Longtime Partners
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2023--
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