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
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
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
Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans moved to back burner
Germany’s government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country’s ambitious climate policy
1970-01-01 08:00
Arsenal signs star winger Bukayo Saka to extended contract through 2027
Arsenal has secured homegrown star Bukayo Saka to an extended contract
1970-01-01 08:00
IMF forecasts UK economic growth in major U-turn
The IMF on Tuesday delivered a major U-turn on its forecast for the UK economy, saying it expected growth this year just one...
1970-01-01 08:00
Tesla might have just released its first-ever ad
Tesla has released what is possibly its first-ever commercial, a week after Elon Musk announced the company was going to "try a little advertising and see how it goes."
1970-01-01 08:00
US debt talks to resume after 'productive' Biden-McCarthy meeting
Negotiations to avert a catastrophic US debt default look set to go to the wire, with talks resuming Tuesday after President Joe Biden and the Republican speaker of the House failed to reach agreement...
1970-01-01 08:00
World XV boss Hansen defends selection of controversial rugby star Folau
Steve Hansen acknowledged on Tuesday the hurt he caused by selecting former Australia rugby star Israel Folau in a World XV squad to play the Barbarians but said he...
1970-01-01 08:00