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- 1Moody's cuts Botswana rating again amid diamond slump●Moody's cuts Botswana rating again as diamond slump weighs on economy
Moody's has downgraded Botswana's credit rating for a second time, citing the prolonged slump in diamond prices that is battering the country's economy. Diamonds are Botswana's main export and a key source of government revenue, so weak demand has strained public finances. The downgrade signals deepening fiscal pressure as the government seeks to diversify its economy away from dependence on the gem trade.
- 2Max Scherzer delivers 7-strikeout gem in decisive Game 162 start▼Scherzer's brilliance, fire and stubbornness on display in 7-K Game 162 gem
Max Scherzer turned in a dominant start in Game 162, striking out seven batters and showing the competitive fire and stubbornness that have defined his Hall of Fame career. Coverage highlights the 40-year-old right-hander's brilliance in a high-stakes regular-season finale, with writers praising his command and intensity on the mound when his team needed it most.
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Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin has a new album out titled 'The Gem', and music outlets have begun publishing reviews of the record. Early commentary is centring on how the album fits within her catalogue and what it signals for her songwriting direction. Readers interested in indie and alternative music are following the coverage as reviews accumulate.