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A Warning About U.S. Credit Rating Could Signal Higher Interest Rates
A major credit rating agency is warning that a prolonged government shutdown could mean that it will reconsider the nation's AAA rating. That could lead to higher borrowing costs.
Boeing posts a $6 billion loss as striking workers vote on a new contract
Boeing reported a staggering loss of $6 billion in the third quarter. The disappointing earnings report comes the same day as striking machinists are voting on a new contract offer.
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The Nation's Report Card gives the broadest picture of student achievement since the pandemic
The report finds children have suffered record declines since the pandemic.
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U.S. loses its top AAA rating from Fitch over worries about the nation's finances
Rating agency Fitch has cut the U.S.' credit rating, lowering it by one notch from the top grade. It cited big government deficits and a deterioration in governance over the last two decades.
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Why was Dave Ramsey's financial literacy textbook approved in Florida?
Florida schools can use the curriculum from a conservative radio host and finance adviser to satisfy a financial literacy requirement. Critics say it lacks academic rigor and includes Bible verses.
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Encore: Researchers in Brazil credit scientific discoveries to the power of sound
The Amazon rainforest is the most biodiverse ecosystem on the planet. Scientists there say the best way to experience it may be with your ears.
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Erykah Badu talks about her work as a doula on NPR's 'Wild Card'
Musician and actor Erykah Badu draws a card from the Wild Card deck and talks about her work as a doula, guiding new life into the world.
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Union County Schools takes top spot in state test results
Educators across North Carolina are still digesting last week’s state test results release. One area school district had the highest scores in the state.
Netflix Dumps Kevin Spacey From 'House Of Cards' Amid Harassment Complaints
The company had first said it would cancel the series after the 2018 season, then suspended filming of those episodes and now has fired Spacey.
Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus' Oversight In Question
The day that Equifax said millions of Americans' personal information had been exposed, lawmakers were considering legislation the industry favored. Now, some are calling for tougher regulation.
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