Documented Risks Posed

Man Charged in Leak of Classified Documents About Israeli Military Plans

The man, who worked overseas for the C.I.A., was arrested on Tuesday by the F.B.I. and faces two counts of violating the Espionage Act.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

US charges CIA official with leaking document on Israeli attack preparations

The U.S. has charged a man who worked for the CIA overseas with leaking a classified document last month that assessed Israeli preparations for a counterattack on Iran. The man, Asif William ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

NSO – not government clients – operates its spyware, legal documents reveal

Details of emerge in sworn depositions by employees of Israeli company as part of lawsuit brought by WhatsApp . Legal documents released in ongoing US litigation between NSO Group and WhatsApp ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Policymakers should not exacerbate the risks of deglobalisation

A fragmented approach to rulemaking in banking around the world has the potential to be destructive

World - Financial Times - October 23

Why Kompany managing Bayern is 'not a risk'

Nedum Onuoha discusses how his former Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany will lead Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League.

Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research

The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

The risk from talking tough to Trump

Preparing fixed battle plans for a trade war with the US may not be the right approach

World - Financial Times - October 28

Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk

Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.

2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder

The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 26

On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades

Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Cybercriminals Pose a Greater Threat of Disruptive US Election Hacks Than Russia or China

A report distributed by the US Department of Homeland Security warned that financially motivated cybercriminals are more likely to attack US election infrastructure than state-backed hackers.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Extremists inspired by conspiracy theories pose major threat to 2024 elections, U.S. intelligence warns

U.S. intelligence agencies have identified domestic extremists with grievances rooted in election-related conspiracy theories, including beliefs in widespread voter fraud and animosity toward ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

AP PHOTOS: River and air pollution in India's capital pose a severe health threat to residents

One of India’s most sacred rivers, the Yamuna in New Delhi, is covered with white toxic foam, with vast sections frothing as a result of pollutants discharged from industries around the city. The ...

World - ABC News - October 29

F-35s with cruise missiles could pose threat to Shanghai from Japan: PLA war games

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Magic Circle tries to track down first female member – who posed as a man

Sophie Lloyd was expelled in 1991 for ‘deliberate deception’ after being admitted while pretending to be a man. The council meeting of the Magic Circle on 9 October 1991 was a historic occasion, ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

How FBI agents posing as developers ensnared Mississippi city officials in a bribery probe

JACKSON, Miss. — For out-of-state developers hoping to bring a win to Mississippi’s capital, their pitch was flat.

Germany urged to ensure protection for at-risk Afghans

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Pension de-risking: the pitfalls for retirement savers

Bonds, traditionally seen as safe assets for pension pots, have been subject to huge fluctuations in recent years

Business - Financial Times - October 18

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk

Treehouse Foods recalled frozen waffles due to a possible listeria outbreak in a Friday release. The brand sells items in commercial stores across the United States and Canada. The company says the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL

Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again

IUDs and Breast Cancer Risk: What to Know

A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climate