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Recent drone sightings do not pose a security risk and aren't out of the ordinary, feds say
The Department of Homeland Security and other agencies said they "have not identified anything anomalous" in their investigation of the sightings.NBC News - 8h -
Jeff Bezos Says Most People Should Take More Risks. Here’s the Science That Proves He’s Right
Jeff Bezos just said we should all reevaluate our approach to risk. Science backs him up.Inc. - 1d -
One in four properties at flood risk by 2050, report says
Climate change could increase flood threats without improvements to defences, the Environment Agency warns.BBC News - 9h -
Orioles sign veteran Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano to one-year, $13 million deal, per report
Sugano, 35, is making the leap to MLB after posting a 2.45 ERA across 12 seasons in NPBCBS Sports - 10h -
Flooding risk will affect 1 in 4 English properties by mid-century, says report
Environment Agency says updated analysis has produced more pessimistic outlook of threat to homes by 2050Financial Times - 12h -
One in four babies in England born by Caesarean
Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.BBC News - 1d -
Four men arrested in North Macedonia during anti-terror operation, interior minister says
Four people suspected of planning terrorist attacks have been arrested in western North Macedonia, authorities saidABC News - 1d -
Companies and investors race to mitigate Trump tariff risk. How one iconic firm is adjusting
Wall Street wonders what higher levies on Chinese imports mean for the toolmaker and many other Fortune 500 companies.CNBC - 2d -
Arsenal ready to sell ‘extraordinary’ star with ‘really great potential’ on one condition – report
Napoli’s pursuit of Jakub Kiwior highlights the growing reputation of the Arsenal defender, whose journey from Serie A to north London has been marked by resilience and adaptability.Despite his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
CoD's Newest Finisher Is The Most Absurd One Yet, And That's Saying Something
The Call of Duty franchise in recent years has been known for its totally over-the-top skins, operators, and finishing moves, and the newest one for Black Ops 6 and Warzone might top them all.. The ...GameSpot - 3d -
Murkowski says she's 'more of a Ronald Reagan Republican' than a Trump one
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Thursday described herself as "more of a Ronald Reagan Republican" than a "Trump Republican." "I don't think I've made any secret of the fact that I'm more of a ...The Hill - 4d -
FBI Didn’t Instruct Informants to Encourage Violence on Jan. 6, Report Says
The review acknowledged that several informants were in Washington on Jan. 6, but said that only a handful were collecting information for the F.B.I. that day, contrary to conspiracy theories.The New York Times - 4d -
Are negative interest rates about to make a comeback? One banker says it’s possible
The age of negative interest rates might not be over.MarketWatch - 5d -
Cigna’s stock leads selloff among drug middlemen on breakup fears — but this analyst says it’s not a real risk
One influential healthcare analyst says the chances of such a bill passing are less than 5%.MarketWatch - 5d -
Palestine is most dangerous country for journalists, Reporters Without Borders says
Press freedom NGO describes Israeli killing of reporters working in Gaza as an ‘unprecedented bloodbath’. Middle East crisis – live updates Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while ...The Guardian - 5d -
Yankees re-signing RHP Jonathan Loaisiga to one-year deal: report
The Yankees have begun the retooling of their bullpen by bringing back a familiar face in Jonathan Loaisiga.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Legal marijuana one of North America’s ‘greatest mistakes’, Elton John says
Musician, who has been sober for 34 years, says marijuana is addictive and ‘leads to other drugs’. Elton John has hit out at the legalisation of marijuana in parts of North America, saying it was ...The Guardian - 5d -
Saint Ann’s Protected Criminal Teacher at Students’ Expense, Report Says
The elite Brooklyn school commissioned an investigation after the arrest of Winston Nguyen, who is now accused of soliciting lewd photographs from students.The New York Times - 5d -
Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.BBC News - 6d -
Mothers and babies came to harm at maternity unit, report says
Mothers and newborn babies came to harm because of staffing shortages and a "toxic" culture, a whistleblowing investigation says.BBC News - 6d -
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
Israel says it is acting to stop weapons falling "into the hands of extremists" following the end of Assad's regime.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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Person of interest in custody in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, NYPD says | Special Report
The New York City Police Department confirmed that a person of interest flagged in Altoona, Pennsylvania, who matches the description of the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Trump says he will release his full medical reports
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker he has “no problem” with releasing his medical reports. Trump will be the oldest person sworn ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Syrian rebels say they have advanced into Damascus as residents report sound of gunfire
Whereabouts of President Bashar al-Assad unknown as rebel group says it has begun entering the capital. Middle East crisis: latest news updates Syrian rebels have said they are entering the ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Executives seek more protection after killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson, says risk management firm Kroll
High-level corporate officers are seeking additional security protection after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York, top risk management firm says.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Electric cars make up one in four sold in November
Sales of electric vehicles grow for the eleventh straight month as manufacturers offer steep discounts.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summitFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Patients' families say reports on disgraced child surgeon a whitewash
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Women's health research needs funding boost, report says
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Women's health research needs funding boost, report says Roughly 9 percent of the National Institutes of ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Brazil judge who battled Musk says social media poses risk to democracy
Alexandre de Moraes tells FT summit that platforms must be regulated after winning rare victory over XFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Why London’s property market is stagnating
The capital is stuck in a rut; digging itself out is not going to be easy — or cheapFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Stocks and bonds haven’t moved together like this in three decades – and that’s putting portfolios at risk, says State Street
A so-called balanced portfolio is anything but given the correlation of stock and bond returns as well as concentration in stocks.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
A few bursts of vigorous movement a day may cut women's heart risks, study says
Short bursts of movement throughout the day — no matter how small — can help the heart, especially for women, research published Tuesday found.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Four-time All-Star Paul Millsap officially retires after 16-season NBA career, per report
Millsap is one of just eight players to total 500 3-pointers, 1,000 blocks and 1,000 steals over their careerCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
The most expensive US property for sale is a mere $295m – and likely to flood
The sprawling Florida mansion sits in one of the most vulnerable places in the US to climate-driven disasters. A sprawling Florida mansion set beside a powdery white sand beach overlooking the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
MLB free agency: Red Sox add Aroldis Chapman to bullpen on one-year, $10.75 million deal, per report
Chapman's velocity may not be as gaudy as it once was but he can still sling a fastballCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Hawaii woman reported missing went willfully to Mexico, LAPD says
Hannah Kobayashi, the 30-year-old Maui, Hawaii, woman at the center of a missing person search in Los Angeles, willfully crossed into Mexico, seemingly as part of her desire to "disconnect," police ...NBC News - Dec. 3
