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‘Extraordinary’ U.S. government debt may mean prolonged bond-market volatility
Roughly $27.5 trillion of debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is in the hands of the public, more than twice as much as 10 years ago and over six times as much as 20 years ago. This fact may be one the biggest reasons why bond-market volatility has ...MarketWatch - Business -
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.CBS News - World -
Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment
These climate-friendly heating-and-cooling systems are drawing support from states, cities, utilities and developers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Underground Thermal Energy Networks May Be About to Have Their Moment
These climate-friendly heating-and-cooling systems are drawing support from states, cities, utilities and developers.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Researchers May Have Pinpointed Origin of Hope and Koh-i-Noor Diamonds
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Contaminated deer meat may have caused 2 hunters' deadly brain diseases
A new report calls for further study into a possible link between chronic wasting disease in deer and a rare and deadly brain disease in humans.CBS News - Top stories -
Despite US Sanctions, TV Shows May Have Unknowingly Used North Korean Animators
Multiple major entertainment companies, including Prime Video and Max, may have unknowingly outsourced animation work on their shows to North Korea, despite US sanctions on the country. Cybersecurity researcher Nick Roy has been scanning North ...GameSpot - Tech -
Children's museum total solar eclipse event may have led to measles exposure
Officials are warning that people who attended a total eclipse event at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis may have been exposed to measles.ABC News - Top stories -
UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack
UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a “substantial portion of people in America” may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare businessABC News - Tech -
6 things long-term care insurance covers that you may not have known about
Long-term care insurance doesn't just cover nursing homes. Here are six other things it can cover.CBS News - Top stories -
The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean
A new study suggests that the first animal that glowed in the dark was a coral that lived deep in the ocean about half a billion years agoABC News - Tech -
What to know about the pivotal UN plastics negotiations
As both plastics pollution and concerns over its impacts on the environment and the human body grow, world governments, environmental groups and the plastics industry are meeting in Ottawa, Canada, over the next two weeks in an effort to reach an ...The Hill - Politics -
The GOP Isolationist Caucus
Fourteen House Republicans voted against military aid to any American allies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law
The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs.The New York Times - Business -
A Bill to Limit Canada’s Trade Negotiators on Farm Goods Edges Nearer to Law
The measure from a member of the Bloc Québécois would ban changes to the supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs.The New York Times - Business -
The looming New York sovereign debt bills debacle
Legislate in haste; repent at leisureFinancial Times - World - New York -
5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections
Having your debt sent to collections is never a good thing, but there are some easy ways to tackle what you owe.CBS News - Top stories -
Asda seeks to raise £2.6bn to refinance debt burden
UK supermarket has carried heavy debt load since sale to billionaire Issa brothers and TDR CapitalFinancial Times - Business -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
Biden wins Pennsylvania Democratic primary
President Biden won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, according to Decision Desk HQ. The incumbent has already crossed the delegate threshold needed to score his party nod, but the win in the Keystone State could add as many as 159 ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump wins Pennsylvania GOP primary
Former President Trump has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trump has already hit the delegates he needs to secure the Republican nomination for 2024, and there are another 67 delegates up for grabs in the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
How ‘The Squad’ and Like-Minded Progressives Have Changed Their Party
The left’s position on Israel has now become the Democratic Party’s, hinting at greater influence to come.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israel aid still dividing Democrats as vote nears
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World Bank official calls for shake-up of G20 debt relief scheme
Chief economist says common framework has failed to provide any new money to world’s poorest countries since it was set up in 2020. The mechanism for providing debt relief to the world’s poorest countries is failing to produce results and requires ...The Guardian - World -
Esther Duflo: Rich world owes $500bn in ‘moral debt’ to poor countries
Nobel-winning economist speaks about her climate-focused tax proposalFinancial Times - World -
Thames Water crisis prompts jitters over ‘gold standard’ debt model
Investors grow nervous over financing technique likely to be used by government for future projectsFinancial Times - Business -
Are you a good candidate for debt relief? Here are the signs experts say to look for
If you're struggling to pay off debt, it's possible that debt relief services can get you out of the hole.CBS News - Top stories -
7 credit card debt relief strategies that really work
If you're looking for ways to resolve your overwhelming credit card debt, these strategies are worth considering.CBS News - Top stories -
Vance versus McConnell defines GOP Ukraine fight
First-term Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) are the faces of the debate over Ukraine that has split the GOP for months and raises the question of who is in charge of the Republican Party. McConnell has told ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
McCormick wins Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary
Businessman David McCormick has won the Republican nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania, setting him up to face Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in what will be a closely watched race, Decision Desk HQ projects. McCormick was unopposed for the nomination ...The Hill - Politics -
Democrats Upbeat After Sudden Wins on Ukraine Aid and Auto Workers
Biden is lagging behind in key polls but Democrats are hopeful that recent policy victories will set up a sharper contrast with Trump.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
How the Israel-Gaza Protests Could Hurt the Democratic Party
In 1968, the Democratic National Convention was overshadowed by clashes between police and demonstrators.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
TikTok's blatant influence campaign must end. Democrats should force the issue.
The importance of robbing Beijing of TikTok, perhaps its most strategic intelligence-gathering asset, cannot be overlooked.The Hill - Politics -
Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina
The party is banking on abortion access as an issue to animate the state’s competitive race for governor and, they hope, galvanize voters for President Biden.The New York Times - Top stories -
NY Democrat urges postmaster general to reconsider stamp price increases
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is urging U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to reconsider raising price stamps by almost 8 percent, arguing it would have a “disparate” impact on those battling inflation and especially senior citizens. The U.S. ...The Hill - Politics -
Progressive Democrat stands by vote opposing aid to Israel despite primary challenge
Progressive Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) is facing a primary challenge largely because of her position on the Israel-Hamas war. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali reports on the state of that race, in what could be a litmus test for Democrats.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Arizona Democrats poised to continue effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Earlier this month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the highly-restrictive 160-year-old law that bans nearly all abortions can be enforced.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Pence argues Trump betrayed GOP with aversion to national abortion ban
Former Vice President Mike Pence argued that his ex-boss, former President Trump, has betrayed the Republican Party with an aversion to signing a national abortion ban if elected in 2024. Pence said his proudest accomplishment while serving as ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
House Approves Long-Stalled Ukraine Aid Over Angry GOP Objections
The chamber passed a $95 billion package that also includes aid for Israel and Taiwan and a measure forcing the sale of TikTok. It now heads to the Senate.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine