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[ad_1] House Republicans have locked the Biden administration in a standoff over a deadline to raise the national debt ceiling by this summer, or risk fiscal calamity. The battle has escalated this week, as Wall Street starts to panic . Here is a look at what the debt ceiling is and why you are hearing about it so much right now. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/business/what-is-the-debt-ceiling-and-what-happens-if-the-u-s-hits-it/?feed_id=110399&_unique_id=65147d281ec8d

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A massive landslide struck a key highway in northwestern Pakistan near the border town of Torkham before dawn Tuesday, burying two dozen trucks and killing at least two people, officials said. It was unclear how many people were missing and feared buried under the landslide. Police official Ishrat Khan said dozens of firefighters and rescuers were trying to save truck drivers and other people hit by the landslide near the Afghan border. Officials said the landslide was triggered by lightning amid rain. At least one truck caught fire when it was struck by lightning, rescuers said. The injured were being transported to a nearby hospital, Khan added. Volunteers also joined the search for survivors as authorities dispatched heavy machinery to Torkham to try and remove the massive mudslide, Khan said. Bilal Faizi, a spokesman for a state-run rescue service, said two bodies were pulled out and eight people were also injured. “Re

[ad_1] The rise of new anti-obesity medications could result in less alcohol consumption, impacting Club name Constellation Brands (STZ). The risk already seems to be playing out in food stocks with exposure to snacks and junk food. However, if necessary, the Mexican beer powerhouse behind Corona, Modelo and Pacifico could take action to mitigate any demand pressures. The weight-loss benefits of diabetes drugs such Novo Nordisk 's (NOVO) Ozempic and Club holding Eli Lilly 's (LLY) Mounjaro may turn out to be a headwind to not only alcohol makers — but also soda, snack food and fast-food companies. Novo Nordisk has already gotten U.S. regulatory approval for the active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, to be prescribed to combat obesity. For weight loss, it's marketed under the name Wegovy. The active ingredient in Mounjaro, tirzepatide, is expected to get anti-obesity approval as soon as later this year. STZ YTD mountain STZ year-to-date performance. We don't thi

[ad_1] Alison Kelly is suspended from her current role after information emerged in the Lucy Letby trial. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/alison-kelly-former-nursing-manager-at-letby-hospital-suspended/?feed_id=110177&_unique_id=651428cf7de71

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Palace aides are reportedly in talks with the BBC about King Charles III giving a tell-all interview to the broadcaster. The news comes as other reports claim that King Charles might be willing to make concessions with the Duke of Sussex to convince him to attend the coronation. It’s being alleged that palace aides are discussing the possibility of the monarch using an interview to share his side of the story, following Prince Harry ’s revealing Netflix documentary with his wife Meghan , his memoir Spare and his series of interviews given to different broadcasting outlets earlier this month. In a string of interviews, Harry featured on several media outlets, including ITV, CBS’ 60 Minutes and ABC’s Good Morning America, ahead of the release of his memoir on 10 January. In his memoir, Pr

[ad_1] International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Greg Barclay (right) visits the Gaddafi Stadium along with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Najam Sethi (left) in Lahore on May 30, 2023. — AFP ICC satisfied with Pakistan's capability to host 2025 Champions Trophy. It seeks assurance from Pakistan regarding participation in World Cup. ICC officials in Pakistan to seek assurance on World Cup participation. LAHORE: The visiting delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) — comprising Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Allardice Wednesday — declared Pakistan a peaceful country for sports and expressed their satisfaction with the country's capability to host the 2025 Champions Trophy. Furthermore, the ICC delegation hinted at playing a mediating role between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) while seeking assurance from Pakistan regarding their participation in the upcoming Worl

[ad_1] It may seem absurd now, but when Newcastle United welcomed Tottenham Hotspur to St James' Park on Sunday, it was, in theory at least, a potentially pivotal clash in the race to finish in the Premier League 's top four and secure qualification for next season's Champions League . Newcastle began the day in fourth place, just three points above Spurs, who had won on six of their previous eight league visits to Tyneside. Editor's Picks 2 Related Common sense dictated that it would be a tough contest between two of the best teams in England . But as is often the case, common sense can go out of the window when it comes to the Premier League, especially when Tottenham are involved. What followed was a stunning five-goal blitz by the midway point of the first half from the home side, with Jacob Murphy putting Newcastle ahead in the second minute of play. Eddie Howe's team eventually ran out 6-1 winners on a memorable afternoon for all who witnessed it --