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In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’
Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.”The New York Times - Science - Australia -
Did a Politician Ruin a Trendy Shoe?
Photos of Britain’s prime minister wearing Adidas Sambas briefly united a nation.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Debt consolidation vs. debt settlement: Which is better?
Debt consolidation and debt settlement are both popular debt relief options. But which is better? Find out here.CBS News - Top stories -
Unruly Gut Fungi Can Make Your Covid Worse
An infection can upset your microbiome, and if certain gut fungi run riot, this can kick the immune system into overdrive.Wired - Tech - Covid -
We’re paying off medical debt wrong
We must rein in high prices and improve insurance coverage and hospital financial assistance so we can stamp out medical debt at the source.The Hill - Politics -
2 mayoral candidates killed in Mexico, bringing the number slain so far to 17
Two mayoral candidates in Mexico have been killed, bringing to 17 the number of contenders slain in the lead-up to the June 2 electionsABC News - World -
Lawmakers want to make China pay its trillion-dollar debt to Americans
When the People's Republic of China won recognition as China's rightful government, it also inherited its predecessor government's debtsThe Hill - Politics - China -
Hedge fund pushes for power firm to be excluded from Ukraine debt deal
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuringFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Facing Shrimp-Fueled Debt, Red Lobster Reportedly Mulls Chapter 11
The Florida-based seafood chain reportedly considers protection from creditors to work from under debt worsened by its all-you-can-eat shrimp deals.Inc. - Business -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk
The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.BBC News - Top stories - Tesla -
Why LLMs are predicting the future of compliance and risk management
Companies leading the race to integrate LLMs into compliance and risk management are using smaller, more accurate models to revamp long-held processes that defied re-engineering with robotic process automation (RPA) efforts in the past.VentureBeat - Tech -
Video of officials signing bilateral agreement falsely shared as 'Indonesia paying off debts to China'
Yahoo News - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
Iran crisis risks easing pressure on Israel over Gaza, diplomats warn
Humanitarian situation in Palestinian enclave remains dire, says EU’s top diplomatFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Influencers Love Ozempic---but They Aren't Telling You About the Risks
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as the authorities on weight-loss drugs, but many posts don’t provide a complete picture of the hazards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
Critical mineral mining is key to the green transition, but experts warn reputational risks remain
Critical mineral mining is important to the green transition, but the mining industry's poor reputation is creating investment barriers.CNBC - Business -
Why Luka Doncic is at risk of becoming James Harden 2.0 and how Mavericks superstar can set himself apart
Doncic and the Mavericks face Harden and the Clippers in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffsCBS Sports - Sports -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
These three things make this bullish Wall Street pro question whether stocks are still worth the risk
Being long U.S. stocks — especially large-cap U.S. stocks — has paid off for investors over the long term. But at least one stalwart bull is starting to question whether they are still worth it at current levels.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed report highlights risks to financial stability if interest rates stay higher for longer
The biggest worry for the global financial system is that the Federal Reserve keeps monetary policy tighter than expected, according to experts surveyed by the central bank.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
A simple guide to the US 2024 election
Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help.BBC News - Top stories -
How to use polls like a pro
Political junkies are in a dysfunctional relationship with polls.The Hill - Politics -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - World -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World