A look at past US government shutdowns | World Economic Forum
Feb 9, 2018 · Can governments make us happier? What’s the value of US government-provided health insurance? The shutdown occurred after conservative Republicans in the House of …
The US credit rating was downgraded. Here’s what to know
Aug 9, 2023 · The US government's long-term credit rating was downgraded by a leading rating agency in August 2023. Sovereign credit ratings are independent assessments of a …
Everything you need to know about the US government shutdown
Feb 15, 2019 · The US is potentially facing another federal government shutdown. President Donald Trump wants $5.7 billion to fund a border wall with Mexico. The Democrats who took …
Key US cyber law expires, and other cybersecurity news
Oct 3, 2025 · 1. Major US cybersecurity law expires The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA), a major piece of US legislation on cybersecurity, expired on 1 October, 2025, amid a …
Discover this week's must-read finance stories | World Economic …
Oct 2, 2025 · 3. More finance news to know US government shutdown halts key economic data: The federal government partially shut down on 1 October after Congress failed to extend …
US debt ceiling: Everything you need to know | World Economic …
Jun 8, 2023 · US lawmakers averted a crisis by suspending the country’s debt ceiling last week, saving the country from running out of money to pay its bills. But what exactly is the debt …
Internet shutdowns: What happens when the internet shuts down?
Oct 20, 2022 · The frequency and duration of internet shutdowns worldwide is increasing, experts say. But so are efforts to document shutdowns and keep people online.
The rise of America's debt ceiling - in charts
May 30, 2023 · America's debt ceiling has seen a consistent upward trend over the years and has been raised 78 times since 1960. As of 2021, the debt ceiling stood at a staggering $28.4 …
Bill Gates calls for total shutdown to combat COVID-19 in US
Mar 31, 2020 · The US needs to have a total shutdown to stop COVID-19 spread, says Bill Gates. New York is the hardest hit but the infection rate is climbing across the US. Social distancing …
Could a four-day work week reshape the labour market?
Oct 3, 2025 · The UK government is pushing for an 'ambitious' youth mobility scheme with the EU, allowing thousands of young Europeans to live and work temporarily in the UK, and vice versa. …