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Using debt to finance government spending is not a free lunch
Government debt can be a valuable tool — but it has consequences.MarketWatch - Business -
Catastrophic flooding forces rescues and evacuations in South Texas
Dangerous flooding hit parts of South Texas after a foot or more of rain fell in some areas. More than 10 million people remained under flood alerts. NBC News' Kathy Park reports.NBC News - Top stories -
I’m 62 with no debt and a part-time job. My advisers say keep saving, but my kids say spend — do I go for a Roth 401(k)?
“My salary was never high and I lived a frugal life to accumulate these savings.”MarketWatch - Business -
Belgian insurer urges politicians to strengthen low emission zones
Mutualités Libres among 140 health and environment experts calling for more clean air measures. One of Belgium’s mutual health insurers has been taking a closer look at the country’s three low emission zones.. Dr Luk Bruyneel, a health and ...The Guardian - World -
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe BidenABC News - Sports - Joe Biden -
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 15 others
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe BidenABC News - Entertainment - Joe Biden -
Germany vows to fight violence against politicians after MEP seriously hurt
Interior minister Nancy Faeser promises ‘tough action’ to protect democracy as political assaults rise. The German interior minister Nancy Faeser has vowed to fight a surge in violence against politicians after a German member of the European ...The Guardian - World -
Watch: Boat slams into bridge, capsizes as death toll rises amid catastrophic flooding in southern Brazil
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Israel Wants to Go Into Rafah. It Could Go Badly.
The military objectives are important, but risks to civilians and to Israel’s international standing will be hard to escape.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
Risk of famine still present in Gaza, says World Health Organization
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Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.The New York Times - World -
SocGen defends risk controls after unauthorised trading incident
French bank reports smaller than expected drop in profit after strong performance in equities tradingFinancial Times - Business -
Baby Boomer Professors Join Student Protests, Risking Arrest and Violence
Faculty are taking to the front lines at universities, often in support of students’ right to protest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU at risk of ‘implosion’ as far-right seeks scapegoats, minister warns
Centre-right politicians must resist urge to copy or work with far right, Spain’s environment minister says. The future of the EU is being jeopardised by people stirring up social tensions for short-term political gain, Spain’s environment ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Bankruptcy vs. debt settlement: How to choose the right debt relief option
Bankruptcy and debt settlement are both effective ways of getting rid of debt, but which one makes more sense?CBS News - Top stories -
The Government-Spending Jobs Boom
Most new jobs are in healthcare, government and social assistance.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk
Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But for many the intimidation did not stop when they left. Illustrations by Joe McKendry. Fardad Farahzad, journalist, Iran ...The Guardian - World -
The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of RafahABC News - World - Israel -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
The UN warns Sudan's warring parties that Darfur risks starvation and death if aid isn't allowed in
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Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes less than the max, which is an enormous and unnecessary risk
The Clippers have no way of replacing George if he walksCBS Sports - Sports -
Saint Augustine's University teachers have not been paid, risks being shut down
Saint Augustine's University buying time before forced to losing accreditation.ABC News - Top stories -
Israel tells Hamas to accept ceasefire terms or risk new onslaught ‘in near future’
Netanyahu refuses demands of permanent ceasefire and also moves to shut down Al Jazeera network. Senior Israeli officials ramped up pressure on Hamas on Sunday, saying Israel would refuse any permanent end to hostilities and threatening a new ...The Guardian - World - Israel