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UK snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air sweeps in
Much colder weather is set to arrive across the UK next week, bringing widespread frosts, plunging temperatures and for some areas, snow.Top stories - BBC News - 21 hours ago -
Chuck Hagel: Why I’m Worried About Our Military
Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.Top stories - The New York Times - 20 hours ago -
Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high
The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas warWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Shadow IT risks are on the rise as GenAI tools gain popularity with employees
The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.Tech - VentureBeat - October 17 -
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east
Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Trump’s tariffs pose a greater risk to markets than his tax cuts
They pose a significant threat to the global economy because of how far-reaching they are, the odds of implementation and the potential for widespread retaliation.Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn
Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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American Business Cannot Afford to Risk Another Trump Presidency
Donald Trump is not running as a champion of business. He is running as a tribune of populist grievance.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
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Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.
Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
Fears children at risk due to out-of-town taxi licences
Children are being put at risk of abuse across the UK due to less stringent taxi rules, a Labour MP warns.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
New EU directive puts global supply chains and sovereignty at risk
The EU's directive on corporate sustainability due diligence requires businesses to identify and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts, potentially leading to a regulatory ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
The stock market is ready for its melt-up as investors ignore growing risks
Setting the stage for another show of irrational exuberance.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women
In a first, the guidelines link poor pregnancy outcomes to stroke and call on doctors to exercise greater vigilance.Health - The New York Times - October 22 -
World of risk? Hurt Cortes eyes Yanks roster spot
Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes expects to be on the team's World Series roster despite the risk of pitching with a strained flexor tendon, an injury that is often the precursor to a more serious ...Sports - ESPN - October 22 -
PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
New stroke guidelines include risk factors specifically for women
Stroke guidelines now include risks that are unique to women. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, released new stroke prevention guidelines this week ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
Argentina’s economy minister strikes defiant note on default risk
Despite $14bn due next year, Luis Caputo insists the government will be able to foot the bill, with fiscal surplus forecastWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic
Climate change and sea ice loss leaves polar bears exposed to more diseases, research suggests.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
A melodic greeting between women in Burundi is at risk of being lost
A traditional form of musical greeting known to Burundians as akazehe is performed exclusively by womenWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’
A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Don’t be beguiled by the apparent calm reigning in US bond markets
The outcome of the presidential election could yet cause a crisis of confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks
This week’s revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia’s war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Israel strikes military targets in Iran in reprisal that raises risk of regional war
Air attack completed on Saturday morning hit missile and drone manufacturing sites, says IDF. Israel strikes Iran – follow the latest IDF strikes military sites in Iran: what we know so far ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak
International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack.Top stories - BBC News - October 26