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30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
GOP senator: House GOP whip 'surrendering' before year-end spending battle
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), chair of the conservative Senate Steering Committee, says House Republican Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.) is already “surrendering” in the fight over an omnibus spending package ...6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
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U.S. forgives $4.5 billion in student debt for 60,000 public employees
The Biden administration's latest round of relief should have borrowers learning of their canceled debt in coming weeks.6 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge6 days ago -
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4.8M borrowers, including 1M in public service, have had student debt forgiven, Biden admin says
The Biden administration announced it has provided student debt relief to more than 1 million borrowers who work in public service and 4.8 million borrowers in total.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
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Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Student debt cancelled for 1 million public servants, as other relief remains in limbo
Biden administration touts the milestone while courts are blocking other parts of the White House’s student-loan agenda6 days ago -
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Trudeau says Canadian police went public with Indian diplomat allegations to prevent more violence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s national police force went public with its allegations against Indian diplomats this week because it had to disrupt drive-by-shootings, violent ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Harris faces Fox News grilling as Trump stands by false claims about immigrants eating pet – US elections live
Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior Republicans. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Mexico’s ex-public security chief sentenced to 38-plus years in US for taking cartel bribes
NEW YORK (AP) — The man once heralded as the architect of Mexico’s war on drug cartels was sentenced to more than 38 years in a U.S. prison on Wednesday for taking massive bribes to aid drug ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years
Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water. More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 ...October 16 -
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College football picks: Huskers can end 7-year bowl drought if they knock off No. 16 Indiana on road
The second half of the college football season is upon us, when many teams’ thoughts turn to qualifying for a bowl if not the College Football PlayoffOctober 16 - College Football -
Sports - The New York Times
100 Years Later, the Inaugural Negro Leagues World Series Is Still a Hit
The event was so loaded with dramatic play and stellar pitching that an unexpected 10th game was added to decide a champion.October 16 -
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Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says
Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency saidOctober 16 -
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Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk
Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate Republicans pump brakes on year-end omnibus
Senate Republicans are pumping the brakes on a year-end omnibus spending package as Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) are locked in a battle to become the ...October 16 - Republican Party -
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Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.October 16 -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.October 15 - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
10-, 30-year U.S. government debt rallies for second day on lower oil and weak manufacturing reading
Long-term Treasury yields fell for a second day on Tuesday as traders reacted to a weaker-than-expected manufacturing reading from the New York Fed and new developments from the Middle East that ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America
Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeOctober 15 -
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Foot of a famed Mount Everest climber is possibly found after 100 years
A National Geographic documentary crew may have found partial remains of the foot of Andrew “Sandy” Irvine, the famed mountaineer who disappeared on Mount Everest 100 years ago.October 14 -
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Junk-rated companies face record refinancing needs above $2 trillion through 2029, Moody’s says
Barring an economic slowdown, market conditions are still favorable, with interest rates expected to continue to come down and investors expected to be receptive to credit marketsOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.
Inside AI’s $1 Trillion Cash Bonfire
Generative AI companies have spent a fortune still searching for a killer app.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Historic Amusement Park to Close After Nearly 100 Years
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City staple, fell victim to the pandemic and Superstorm Sandy.October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Booms and Busts: Fantasy football's biggest surprise in Week 6 could end up being a one-hit wonder
Scott Pianowski takes a closer look at Sean Tucker's shocking game, which nearly no fantasy managers benefited from, and more from Week 6.October 13