Feared Didn’t Materialize

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

‘You got it or you didn’t’: the sweat, smoke and sonic excess of the indie scene pre-Britpop

A new photography book captures the ramshackle squats and grimy venues that were a playground for confrontationally uncommercial early-90s bands like My Bloody Valentine, Stereolab and Silverfish. ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Arkansas tops list of six preseason Top 25 teams that didn’t reach 2024 NCAA Tournament

Arkansas only has one scholarship player back from a team that finished a game below .500 last year, yet the Razorbacks open this season in the AP Top 25.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

I tried to warn Valencia’s government about flooding, but it didn’t listen | Juan Bordera

The rightwing regional authorities ignored the climate-crisis science and dismissed the weather forecast – the consequences are their responsibility. Juan Bordera is a climate journalist and an ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

‘I had two kids and didn’t know what an orgasm was’: the Costa Rican film giving grandmothers a voice

Costa Rican director Antonella Sudasassi Furniss explains why her docu-fiction about the sexual lives of an earlier generation of women is also a story for today . ‘Women are always burning ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

‘I’m devastated she didn’t win’: I voted for Kamala Harris. Am I disloyal for taking advantage of the Trump stock-market rally?

“Am I trading off my candidate’s loss? Does that make me a turncoat?”

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

It is galling to see Starmer ingratiate himself with Trump – but it would be horribly negligent if he didn’t | Gaby Hinsliff

The PM has a duty to pull any levers he can to ameliorate the president-elect’s global impact. And the war-gaming is well under way. Dawn had barely broken, and nor had Kamala Harris publicly ...

World - The Guardian - 1 hour ago

Gambling stocks hit by fears of UK Budget tax grab

Ladbrokes owner Entain falls 8% while Flutter loses 6%

World - Financial Times - October 14

Crude oil tumbles as Middle East fears recede

Demand from China weaker than expected, says International Energy Agency

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Hurricane misinformation stokes fears ahead of election

The flood of conspiracy theories and rumors following the severe weather in the South is sparking concerns that political figures’ embrace of misinformation is just the beginning as the general ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Trafficking victim now 'lives every day in fear'

Anna, not her real name, was brought to Northern Ireland by a man who forced her into sex work.

China launches survey to understand ‘fear of having children’

China is surveying 30,000 people to understand the “fear surrounding having children,” as authorities struggle to boost a flagging birthrate.

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Browns fear QB Watson suffered torn Achilles

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a right Achilles injury toward the end of the first half of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Products recalled over peanut contamination fears

Among the products recalled are a range of dips, curry powders and seasonings.

Arteta fears for Calafiori, Saka before L'pool clash

Mikel Arteta fears Riccardo Calafiori could join Arsenal's mounting injury list but vowed the Gunners "will be flying" against Liverpool on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Sources: Murray fractured hand in Pelicans debut

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will be sidelined for an extended period of time after fracturing his left hand during Wednesday night's season opener, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Why the World Fears a War Between Israel and Iran

An all-out war could entangle countries around the world and threaten the global economy.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Trump fears overshadow US offshore wind gathering

A victory for the Republican candidate in next week’s election could all but bring the sector to a standstill

World - Financial Times - October 31

12:30 Report — Trump stokes election fears

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. Happy Halloweeeeen! 🎃 TBH, this upcoming election is scary and spooky enough for me. Here's what’s happening today: Trump is stoking misleading election fraud ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Canada and Mexico Fear a More Protectionist America

U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both said they would reopen negotiations on the USMCA free-trade pact.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear

The comedian and co-host of “The Daily Show” reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Gulf caught in Israel-Iran escalation fears

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Obama DHS chief: 'Fear and anger won'

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that “fear and anger won” with former President Trump clinching the White House again. “He played to fear and anger, and that ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump Wants Mass Deportations. Opponents Fear These Consequences

Critics say a purge of undocumented immigrants would be costly, divisive and inhumane, leading to family separations and devastating communities.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

I didn’t mind my unusual first name – until I found out it could cost me dearly | Torsten Bell

Research shows that those with easier to pronounce names are more successful in the workplace. Names matter. I’ve written a whole book about our country being called Great Britain at a time when ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Autumn Budget: business fears big rise in national insurance

Tax experts warn of potential hit to retirement savings as companies race to calculate impact on costs