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Debt limit deal clears 1st hurdle as McCarthy works to tamp down dissent

By Rachel Siegel, Marianna Sotomayor, Amy B Wang and Paul Kane

AI poses ‘risk of extinction’ on par with nukes, tech leaders say

By Aaron Gregg, Cristiano Lima and Gerrit De Vynck

Debt ceiling deal: Here is what’s in and what’s out

By Jeff Stein and Tobi Raji

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is reporting to prison. Here’s what to know.

By Rachel Lerman, Jacob Bogage and Annabelle Timsit

Will this be the last debt ceiling standoff? Biden teases the possibility.

By Jeff Stein1 hour ago

House to vote on debt ceiling deal as leaders scramble for support

Lawmakers are rushing to avoid a disastrous June 5 default after weeks of touch-and-go negotiations.

By Rachel Siegel, Marianna Sotomayor and Paul Kane47 minutes ago

Debt ceiling deal: 5 takeaways on the economic impact

By Abha Bhattarai

Analysis and Advice

6 money tips new graduates should know

By Michelle Singletary

Are 529 plans worth it? How do I say no to my kid’s dream school?

By Michelle Singletary

McCarthy’s salesmanship to conservatives to be tested with debt deal

By Paul Kane

Debt ceiling fallout puts U.S. credit rating in limbo

By Michelle Singletary

Why are red states hiring so much faster than blue states?

By Andrew Van Dam

Work Advice: Can my employer force me to take a personality test?

By Karla L. Miller

Debt ceiling standoff is as much about managing fear as finances

By Michelle Singletary

Missing in this year’s debt-ceiling talks: Democratic demands for new taxes

By Paul Kane

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Doctors don’t talk about postpartum loneliness. But TikTok does.

On TikTok, users are discussing the mental health risks of motherhood more candidly than ever, as the specter of loneliness hangs over parents and child-free people alike.

By Tatum Hunter

Analysis

Where are all those food delivery fees going? We tested three apps to find out.

By Hamza Shaban, Faiz Siddiqui, Alexis Arnold and Joe Fox

Elizabeth Holmes, disgraced Theranos founder, reports to prison

By Julian Mark

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is reporting to prison. Here’s what to know.

By Rachel Lerman, Jacob Bogage and Annabelle Timsit

Why Nvidia is suddenly one of the most valuable companies in the world

By Gerrit De Vynck

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Advice

6 money tips new graduates should know

Here are six basic yet vital tips to help young adults keep their debt burden down and their net worth climbing.

By Michelle Singletary

Are 529 plans worth it? How do I say no to my kid’s dream school?

By Michelle Singletary

Debt ceiling fallout puts U.S. credit rating in limbo

By Michelle Singletary

Debt ceiling standoff is as much about managing fear as finances

By Michelle Singletary

How should an IRS direct-file program work? Think user-friendly.

By Michelle Singletary

Advice

Michelle Singletary’s money milestones for every age

Advice for every decade of your financial life, from 20-somethings just starting out to retirees enjoying the fruits of planning and smart choices.

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