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They Help Make the Hamptons the Hamptons, and Now They’re Living in Fear
Latino immigrants care for some of America’s most lavish beachside mansions. Their disappearance would affect the wealthy, too.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Election systems feared vulnerable as government cuts workers tasked with security
Cuts to the U.S. cybersecurity agency and FBI affected the federal workers tasked with stopping foreign interference in elections.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions
The National Science Foundation has fired workers at the office that manages polar research, raising fears about a reduced U.S. presence in two strategic regions.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear
Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communities. Soraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
I feared brain surgery could make me forget my fiance
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Stress and fear roil a tiny, rapidly militarizing Japanese island near Taiwan
The tiny island of Yonaguni on Japan’s western frontier is too small for even a chain convenience storeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump
The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China despite torture fears
Rights experts say group, who have been detained for more than 10 years, face risk of disappearance and imprisonment. Dozens of Uyghurs have been deported from Thailand to China in the face of ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
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NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump economic approval ratings sag as inflation fears grow
Polls show that Americans’ confidence is slipping in President Trump’s ability to handle the economy – the most important issue in the 2024 election and the one that likely carried Trump to a ...The Hill - 5d -
Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC
In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.The New York Times - 4d -
Midwestern cities fear fallout of Trump revoking Haitian residents’ status
Looming end of TPS could wreak havoc in Ohio urban areas revitalised by immigrants from the Caribbean country. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Neymar plays down injury fears after Santos win
Neymar attempted to reassure fans that he is fine despite asking to be substituted during Santos' 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday.ESPN - 3d -
Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting
U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”MarketWatch - 2d -
Korea’s sprawling conglomerates slim down as US trade fears mount
SK Group, Posco and Lotte are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid tariff threatsFinancial Times - 2d -
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears
Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.BBC News - 2d -
Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"BBC News - 2d -
Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows
Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.NBC News - 1d -
US stocks erase post-election gains on Trump tariff fears
President’s protectionist moves spark concerns about retaliation and damage from escalating trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 1d -
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.The New York Times - 1d -
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3 heli-skiers feared dead in large Alaska avalanche
Three heli-skiers caught in a large avalanche in the Alaska backcountry are feared dead.NBC News - 22h -
Family fears federal housing cuts could jeopardize their Missouri home
The Department of Housing and Urban Development helped Calvin and Symone Bentley and their 7-year-old son put a roof over their heads, but DOGE downsizing is making them nervous.NBC News - 18h -
Fears DOGE cuts could impact housing assistance programs
With expected staffing and budget cuts looming at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fears some housing assistance programs could lose funding. In Kansas City, officials ...NBC News - 19h -
Three heli-skiers feared dead in Alaska mountain avalanche
Officials say the group, which was skiing via helicopter, may be buried under 100ft (30m) of snow.BBC News - 17h -
Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says
There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.BBC News - 17h -
US grain prices fall as trade war sparks fears of glut
Wheat and soyabean futures hit as China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on foodstuffsFinancial Times - 6h -
Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth
Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.CBS News - 3h -
Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown
New data showing the number of new unemployment filings still dropping helped offset wider data and warnings from companies worried that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.Inc. - 1h -
‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
A high-stakes campaign defined by anti-migration rhetoric has stoked fear instead of discussion of pressing structural problems. Flanked by market stalls selling everything from Turkish borëk ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
As Truce Talks Stall, Fears Mount for Israeli Hostages in Gaza After 500 Days
“I was in Gaza. I survived. Keith survived. Others will not,” said Aviva Siegel, who with her husband was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. She urged the Israeli government to secure the release of ...The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Dow drops 700 points for worst day of 2025 so far on new fears about economic growth
Stocks sold off on Friday as new U.S. data sparked concern among investors over a slowing economy and sticky inflation, leading them in search of safer assets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Dow wipes out its gains since Trump’s inauguration as ‘stagflation’ fears return
U.S. stocks ended the week on an ugly note Friday, posting their worst day of 2025 — and a run of soft economic data was getting much of the blame.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan
French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Fears scores 27 as Oklahoma knocks off No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a 5-game skid
Jeremiah Fears had 27 points and a career-high 10 assists, and Oklahoma defeated No. 21 Mississippi State 93-87 to snap a five-game losing skid and revive its NCAA Tournament hopesABC News - Feb. 22
