💨 Abstract

Severe thunderstorms in the D.C. area led to ground stops at local airports. Simultaneously, Moody's downgraded the U.S. government's top credit rating, citing concerns over unchecked debt. This significant financial move by Moody’s reflects growing fiscal worries. The two major news bits come from reports dated May 16, 2025, from The Associated Press and WTOP.

Courtesy: wtop.com