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USAID freeze risks 'deadly consequences' as work halts in Gaza, agencies warn
Aid agencies are sounding the alarm about Gaza after President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Agency for International Development.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say
Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right
A look at the conservative leader who broke a German taboo by accepting support from the AfD.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
‘At risk of extinction’: South Korea’s second city fears demographic disaster
Busan is shrinking faster than any other metropolitan area in a country with the world’s lowest fertility rateFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
2 Million Baked Goods Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk
The recall, which was initiated on Jan. 7 and upgraded on Wednesday, includes several Dunkin’ products, federal safety officials said.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Hamas postpones upcoming hostage release, risking ceasefire collapse
Hamas announced Monday it will hold back releasing hostages at the end of the week until further notice, according to a statement by the group reported by multiple media outlets. Hamas, designated ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. Experts say there's a risk that cats could transmit the virus to people in the future.ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Canned tuna at Trader Joe's, Walmart and Costco recalled over botulism risk
A voluntary recall has been issued for some canned tuna products —sold across the country at stores including Trader Joe's, Walmart and Costco — due to a pull tab defect that could lead to ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says
A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
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Canada and Mexico tariffs risk inflating US housing crisis, Trump is warned
Exclusive: Dozens of congressional Democrats urge president to reconsider threatened import duties on US’s two largest trading partners. Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico ...The Guardian - 6d -
U.S. sending "low-risk" migrants to Guantanamo, despite vow to send "the worst"
While the Trump administration has highlighted transfers of dangerous criminals to Guantanamo Bay, it is also sending nonviolent, "low-risk" migrants.CBS News - 6d -
Several brands of canned tuna recalled due to botulism risk
Several brands of canned tuna sold at stores like Trader Joe's, Publix and Costco have been voluntarily recalled due to a risk of botulism. No illnesses have been reported so far.CBS News - 6d -
UK competition regulator must be ‘less risk averse’, minister will urge
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds will set out ‘strategic steer’ for CMA on ThursdayFinancial Times - 6d -
Long-term investors split with asset managers over climate risk
Insurance groups and pension funds threaten to dump those ‘misaligned’ with retiree objectivesFinancial Times - 5d -
AMD’s stock faces a fresh risk — and this one has nothing to do with AI
Data show that more chips were shipped to PC makers in the fourth quarter than demand currently merits.MarketWatch - 5d -
Frank Gardner: The current world security order is at risk of crumbling
The BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich.BBC News - 5d -
Igloo Recalls Coolers Over Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Risk
More than one million coolers sold in North America were recalled after a dozen injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using them and contact the company.The New York Times - 5d -
Muni market is ‘moving toward ETFs.’ What are the risks and yields?
The number of ETFs targeting the municipal bond market seems on the verge of expanding.MarketWatch - 5d -
Los Angeles’ art world steps into a dangerous new age of climate risk
Amid the devastation of the LA wildfires, cultural institutions are assessing a near future of increasingly extreme conditionsFinancial Times - 4d -
Canned Tuna Sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco Is Recalled Over Botulism Risks
Tuna sold in 26 states and in Washington, D.C., was recalled over concerns that it may have been contaminated. The stores affected include Trader Joe’s, Genova, Van Camp’s and H-E-B.The New York Times - 4d -
Ineos and Ratcliffe’s sporting empire risks atrophy with horizons narrowing | Nick Ames
The dream of sharing expertise across six sports, hoping to be supreme in all, was always likely to be a high-wire act. Five and a half years ago, Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos swept into OGC Nice with a ...The Guardian - 4d -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.
TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of pancake mix for milk allergy risk
The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and could pose a risk of potentially dangerous allergic reactionsABC News - 4d -
Tilted Axis Press Took a Big Risk on Translated Literature. It Paid Off.
The British publisher Tilted Axis specialized in innovative translated literature. It won them major awards. Now they’re coming to the U.S.The New York Times - 3d -
UK market for ‘competitive socialising’ risks oversupply, say executives
Operators ask whether customers will keep going back to axe-throwingFinancial Times - 2d -
Zelenskyy warns of ‘high risk’ Putin will invade NATO countries: Full interview
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has intelligence suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin may be preparing troops to invade ...NBC News - 2d -
US scientists warn ‘critical work’ at risk from further Trump cuts
AAAS chief says more disruption risks undermining crucial healthcare and research, ahead of next month’s fiscal billFinancial Times - 2d -
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health
This is a MedPage Today story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 -- generally barn cats that lived on dairy ...ABC News - 2d -
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US and European energy groups at risk from uranium supply crunch
Metal used to power reactors faces shortages as demand for nuclear power risesFinancial Times - 1d -
China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace
China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.CBS News - 1d -
The Executive Who Shocked the N.B.A. Has Never Been Afraid of Big Risks
The Luka Doncic trade is viewed differently by those who know Nico Harrison, the Mavericks general manager.The New York Times - 1d -
Top Fed official plays down inflation risks from Trump tariffs
Governor Christopher Waller says levies would only cause temporary increase in pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
Breaking down the trillion-dollar risk posed by climate change
This weekend's flooding in Kentucky is a reminder of nature's power, and how it can be amplified by climate change. According to climate risk modeling company First Street, climate change could ...CBS News - 23h -
Europe risks becoming ‘assembly plant’ for Chinese battery makers
Bloc needs a regulatory framework to ensure skills transfer from Asian companies, warns reportFinancial Times - 20h -
Eating yogurt could cut risk of colon cancer, study finds
A new study has found that eating yogurt regularly may help protect against certain types of aggressive colon cancer. Dr. Shuji Ogino, professor of pathology at Harvard Medical School and a ...CBS News - 10h -
Nobel-winning economist warns Trump policies risk causing stagflation
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz flagged major concerns for the economy under President Trump, claiming fluctuating policies put the nation at risk of stagflation. “It risks the worst ...The Hill - 9h