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Moody’s cuts U.S. outlook to negative, citing deficits and political polarization

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The White House is seen at dusk on September 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum | Getty Images Moody’s Investors Service on Friday lowered its ratings outlook on the United States’ government to negative from stable, pointing to rising risks to the nation’s fiscal strength. The ratings agency has affirmed the long-term issuer and … Read more

Pan American Games give Chile’s Boric a break from political polarization

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SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s President Gabriel Boric faces a deeply polarized country, rising crime and a divisive upcoming vote on a new constitution. But his life is like a dream while attending the Pan American Games in his country’s capital. Boric drew loud applause at the National Stadium on Oct. 20 when he opened the … Read more