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Risk of falling space junk impacting planes is growing, experts warn
Some high-density airspace regions could have as high as a 26% of being affected by an uncontrolled rocket body reentry.CBS News - 5h -
Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid, organizations warn
The Trump administration's efforts to shut down USAID could impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza and abroad, international aid organizations are warning.ABC News - 1d -
Trump’s cuts to renewables risk US energy crisis, warn executives
Country will struggle to meet growing demand from power-hungry AI with fossil fuels aloneFinancial Times - 1d -
Lawmakers, legal experts warn shuttering USAID is unconstitutional
Lawmakers and legal experts are warning the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter the government’s foreign assistance agency is unconstitutional and is likely to face challenges in court. Over ...The Hill - 1d -
Scotland’s offshore wind risks ‘stalling of momentum’, warns minister
Kate Forbes says bureaucratic hurdles and transmission charges restrict competitivenessFinancial Times - 2d -
Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly
Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy into. Ensuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society ...The Guardian - 4d -
'Woah that was close': Near-miss warning signs ahead of DC plane crash
There were close calls at Reagan National airport and across the country before the collision that killed 67.BBC News - 4d -
Olympian Brian Boitano talks about D.C. plane crash and its impact on figure skating community
The deadly midair collision over D.C. killed 67 people, including 14 members of the U.S. figure skating community. Athletes and coaches were returning home from a prestigious national development ...CBS News - 5d -
Water recovery expert on D.C. plane crash investigation
Butch Hendrick is the president and founder of Lifeguard Systems, which offers training and equipment in water rescues, recoveries and forensic investigations. He joined CBS News to discuss ...CBS News - 5d -
Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits
Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessionsFinancial Times - Jan. 29 -
Citing ‘Shadow of Evil,’ Vatican Warns About the Risks of A.I.
A new document examines the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
General purpose AI could lead to array of new risks, experts say in report ahead of AI summit
A new report says advanced artificial intelligence systems have the potential to create extreme new risks, such as fueling widespread job losses, enabling terrorism or running amokABC News - Jan. 29 -
GM’s stock falls as carmaker signals that tariffs may impact its outlook
GM topped Wall Street’s fourth-quarter adjusted profit estimate as sales rose 11%, but the carmaker’s stock fell back.MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns
Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’. Political interference in central bank policymaking could harm ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
‘The risk of extinction is accelerating’: world’s botanic gardens raise alarm with space to protect endangered plants running out
University of Cambridge research suggests living collections have collectively reached peak capacity. Botanic gardens around the world are failing to conserve the rarest and most threatened species ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Bombs buried in Gaza rubble put at risk thousands returning to homes, say experts
People planning return to neighbourhoods to search for loved ones and assess damage to homes this weekend. Tens of thousands of people will risk death or injury this weekend from shells and bombs ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
‘Chaos agent’ Trump revives California water wars as experts warn of turmoil
President claims to be ‘putting people over fish’ but critics say order could derail years of carefully crafted water policy. It didn’t take long for Donald Trump to reignite the California water ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
German election frontrunner warns of ‘great risk’ for companies investing in China
Friedrich Merz says Berlin will not help businesses if they are forced to write off investmentsFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Cyber defense experts share warnings at hearing
Presented by Lockheed Martin — It comes after Chinese-linked company compromised the U.S. telecommunication network. {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
This student loan relief may be most at risk under the Trump administration, experts say
With President Donald Trump back in the White House, a number of student loan programs face uncertainty. Trump is a vocal critic of debt forgiveness policies.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
UK faces terror risk from radicalised ‘loners and misfits’, warns Starmer
PM vows to introduce tougher laws if necessary after Southport killer pleaded guiltyFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Europe must 'wake up' and boost competitiveness — or risk falling behind in the Trump era, CEOs warn
European business chiefs warned Tuesday that the region risks falling behind its counterparts in the U.S. and Asia.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Chrystia Freeland warns of Trump’s ‘existential risk’ to Canada in campaign launch
Freeland casts herself as ‘battle tested leader’ and most capable of negotiating with an unpredictable White House. Who could replace Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal party? ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say
As uncertainty hovers around the TikTok ban that could go into effect in the U.S. on Sunday, users are flocking to a Chinese app called RedNote.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump’s policies risk stoking inflation and preventing rate cuts, IMF warns
Taking drive for deregulation too far could push the US on to a ‘dangerous boom-bust path’, fund cautionsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Detroit Auto Show, saying that tariffs should not be used “to punish our closest trading partners,” like Canada.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought
The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggestsMarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
Rates could fall that low, but certain conditions must play out for that to happen this year, experts say.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
The risks of ‘space junk’ are clear: what goes up, might well come back down on top of you | Patrick Schröder
As commercial space activity ramps up, detritus from launches poses a risk to active satellites and those of us down on Earth. Last month, people in a small village in Kenya looked to the sky and ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
LA fires a warning for major sports events, experts say
The devastating fires in Los Angeles come before the city hosts the Olympics and World Cup over the next few years.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Black boxes on crashed South Korean plane cut out before impact, inquiry finds
Recording of flight data ceased four minutes before Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people, says transport ministry. Flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air plane that crashed in ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks
An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
US warns of risk from most of world’s online pharmacies
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative warned there’s a risk of ineffective or dangerous drugs from online pharmacies that are being illegally run. In a report released Wednesday, the office ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report
An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Meloni’s European moment risks falling flat
Italy’s most successful premiers on the EU stage tend to be technocrats not professional politiciansFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7