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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Evan Gershkovich: Russian court extends detention of US journalist
Evan Gershkovich will be held for another three months pending trial, Russian reports say.
1970-01-01 08:00
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
1970-01-01 08:00
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
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
How DeSantis plans to jolt the GOP presidential primary and seize back the narrative
In the early days of his governorship, Ron DeSantis, still largely unknown to even the people who elected him, barnstormed across Florida's 65,000 square miles, popping up almost daily in a different community to announce new initiatives or unexpected actions. News outlets, opposition Democrats and fellow Republicans unaccustomed to such energy from the executive were caught by surprise.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jeff Bridges' tumor has shrunk 'to the size of a marble'
Jeff Bridges is a survivor.
1970-01-01 08:00
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 ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Aaron Gordon showed us how a non-shooter can stay on the floor
Non-shooters have been played off the floor in numerous matchups this postseason. Aaron Gordon just showed us how to survive and thrive.One of the major trends of the 2023 NBA Playoffs involves defenses sagging off of poor outside shooters in order to provide additional help in the paint. The lo...
1970-01-01 08:00
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.
1970-01-01 08:00
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
1970-01-01 08:00
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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