As the United States slips further into a debt hole, investors are demanding greater compensation for the risk of lending to the government.
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Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2026
Slices of Granny Smith apples—tossed with sugar and dotted with butter—sit on the buttery crust, lending a mixture of sweetness and tartness to this autumnal treat.
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