Biden signs debt ceiling bill to avoid government default

Biden signs debt ceiling bill to avoid government default

President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the budget deal.

The 99-page bill reins in spending for the next two years and suspends the debt limit until January 2025.

 | Scripps News Staff

President Joe Biden has signed the legislation that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling just two days before the deadline, thereby preventing a default on the federal government's debt.

H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which the president...

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Chemical in common sweetener found to possibly damage DNA

Chemical in common sweetener found to possibly damage DNA

Sucralose

Researchers say they found that the widely used sweeteners containing sucralose are 'genotoxic' and could break up a person's DNA.

 | Douglas Jones

New research has found that sucralose, found in many widely used sugar substitute brands, is "genotoxic" and can break up DNA and also cause other issues in the human body. 

The paper, published in the Journal of Toxicology, found that one of the...

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A region's popular architectural style is a factor that influences pricing.

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Most new vehicles will have a recall or two in the first few years. But a new report lists some trouble-free brands with few recalls.

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By some estimates, homeowners' insurance in Florida is set to increase by 66% in 2023.

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Harris-Stowe State University's president was inspired by an eighth grader's dedication to attend his promotion ceremony.

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Air New Zealand said the weigh-ins are being conducted for a survey that's required by the Civil Aviation Authority.

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A new study looked at what might make a couple more likely to have separate bank accounts.

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Many of the spots on Yelp's top 100 burger list serve a new spin on the classic ground beef patty.

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With travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, this summer is expected to see its share of flight delays.

 | John Matarese

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After the pandemic, more Americans have been buying essentials on credit.

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A center-entrance colonial-style home.
When it comes to selling your home, the style matters
A dealership sign is seen outside of Honda certified used car dealership in Schaumburg, Ill.
New report lists the most and least recalled vehicles
Hurricane Laura near Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Homeowner insurance rates skyrocket in waterfront areas in the South
Xavier Jones holding a presidential scholarship certificate.
8th grader walks 6 miles to graduation, rewarded with college tuition
Doughnuts
National Doughnut Day: Get free Krispy Kreme, Dunkin'
Korean bibimbap and kim-chi soup.
Exploring the fusion of Asian cuisine and American culture
A woman stands on a scale before her flight.
This airline is weighing passengers before flights
A person inserts a debit card into an ATM.
Why are younger couples less likely to merge bank accounts?
Morning rush anchors enjoying the No. 1 burger in America.
Untraditional burgers top Yelp's list of 100 best burger spots
Airport delays
Here come summer flight delays: How to avoid and handle the headache
Credit cards
US credit card debt nears $1 trillion
Produce in a grocery store
The 'Dirty Dozen': These fruits, veggies contain the most pesticides

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