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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 - Science - China -
Lab chief faces sentencing in Michigan 12 years after fatal US meningitis outbreak
The head of a specialty pharmacy will be sentenced in Michigan for 11 deaths more than a decade ago that were tied to tainted steroidsABC News - Health -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 100.51
The dollar finished generally flat on Monday as risk sentiment improved, with investors awaiting U.S. data later this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US
The future of popular social media platform TikTok is in jeopardy after a rare bipartisan vote in the House will force the app’s Chinese parent company to sell the platform. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for Sunday TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
The company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
US House passes bill that could lead to total TikTok ban
Bill – with updated language that extends deadline to a year for ByteDance to divest of TikTok – to go before Senate next week. The House of Representatives voted 360 to 58 on the updated divest-or-ban bill that could lead to the first time ever ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Putin unpredictable, could use nuclear weapon, Navalny's widow warns
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US aid could give Ukraine the weapons it needs to slow Russia’s advance
The $61bn (£49bn) aid package keeps Ukraine in the fight but it's no silver bullet, BBC's James Waterhouse writes from Kyiv.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Sundance Film Festival could leave its longtime Park City home in 2027. It would be the end of an era
Though the festival is not definitely leaving Park City, Utah, after 2026, it has begun the process of exploring other host cities.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as US advances aid package
The House of Representatives approved a $26 billion aid package on Saturday.ABC News - World - Israel -
Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 22, mostly children, as US advances aid package
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people, including 14 children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was on track to approve billions of dollars of additional military aid to its close ally.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli militaryABC News - World - Israel -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S.-China internet war intensifies as House passes TikTok ban. And, billions in dirty money flies under the radar at world’s busiest airports.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Officials have shared little information, saying the outbreak was limited. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina have changed the assessment.The New York Times - Business -
Joel Breman, Who Helped Stop an Ebola Outbreak in Africa, Dies at 87
Part of a team flown in to fight the deadly virus in 1976, Dr. Breman also worked to stamp out tropical diseases like smallpox, malaria and Guinea worm.The New York Times - Health -
We need legal protections from AI’s risks
You can’t make AI inherently safe, just as you can’t make power drills or cars or computers inherently safe.The Hill - Politics -
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the country takes concrete steps to address safety concerns, a senior administration official told The Hill ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip ...The Hill - Politics -
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 -
Slowing Down for Poetry and Time
A London exhibition by Van Cleef & Arpels will showcase heritage pieces alongside novelties introduced at the Watches and Wonders fair.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Thai conscientious objector risks jail in rare refusal of military service
Young men are forced to take part in conscript lottery, but the rich often avoid serving in army. Every April in Thailand young men take part in a lottery to determine whether they will be forced to do military service. Pull out a red card and you ...The Guardian - World -
Millions at risk of floods in China’s Guangdong province after heavy rain
Officials urge municipalities to begin emergency planning after major rivers and reservoirs threaten to overflow. Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China’s Guangdong province are threatening to unleash dangerous floods, forcing the ...The Guardian - World - China -
New claims that smart motorway tech puts drivers at risk
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.BBC News - Top stories -
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study
Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally, according to a report released Monday by the International Labor Organization (ILO). More than 2.4 billion of the world’s workers were at risk for some level ...The Hill - Politics -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
70 Percent of Workers Likely Exposed to Climate Change Risks
Excessive heat, UV radiation, pollution, and other hazards are likely already impacting billions of workers around the world. But companies can take important precautions.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
UK creatives warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment
Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our international reputation’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine
The planned vote on a foreign aid package is validation of a White House strategy to court the speaker behind the scenes while letting him find his own path.Politico - Politics - Joe Biden -
No plans to shut down Embiid: 'He's battling'
76ers coach Nick Nurse said there are no plans to shut down Joel Embiid after he was forced to the locker room in the second quarter with a knee injury.ESPN - Sports -
Swann to step down when Westminster campaign begins
Robin Swann previously said he would stay on as health minister while running to become an MP.BBC News - Top stories -
Nvidia's Biggest Manufacturer Doubles Down on AI
TSMC, the world’s biggest contract chip maker, is reshaping its business to respond to booming AI-related demand, but capacity is “still not enough.”The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Senate Dems quickly shut down Mayorkas trial
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Teen with Down's syndrome gets marathon world record
Lloyd Martin's London Marathon run makes him the youngest in his disability category to finish one.BBC News - Top stories -
Serious violence down sharply in England and Wales
Figures for 2023 show the level of violence at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Victims will be let down without more funds - PPS
Northern Ireland's director of public prosecutions says justice system delays are unacceptable.BBC News - Top stories -
Musk's Starlink Cracks Down on Growing Black Market
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed internet service from countries where it isn’t authorized.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Breaking down climate change's economic impacts
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
Chinese Cities Are Sinking Into the Earth, Scientists Find
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Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.The New York Times - World