Wall Street Sees Debt Deal in Positive Light; Rural Pastors Address Farmer Suicide Crisis

Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday as lawmakers tentatively agreed to raise the nation’s debt limit. Market watchers are already expecting that the deal will ultimately go through, and investors are taking the news favorably.

Rural pastors in states like Minnesota and South Dakota are being trained to help prevent suicide in the farming community. Farmers often experience high levels of pressure while suffering from loneliness and isolation—sometimes with tragic consequences.

The Texas legislature has approved a bill seeking to end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities in the state.