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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 fires seven-strikeout gem in Game 162 finale▼Scherzer's brilliance, fire and stubbornness on display in 7-K Game 162 gem
Max Scherzer delivered a dominant start in his club's Game 162 regular-season finale, striking out seven batters while showing the competitiveness and intensity that have defined his career. MLB.com highlighted his brilliance, fire and stubbornness on the mound as he closed out the season in emphatic fashion ahead of the playoffs.
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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.