Growing Authoritarianism Poses

Deadly Hezbollah Strike Shows Growing Threat Posed by Drones

The attack by Hezbollah highlights a weak spot in Israel’s vaunted air defense system that military officials say is hard to counter.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Concerns over Brianna's mobile use, inquest hears

The murdered teenager's family and school has shown concern but Brianna did not engage with support.

Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism

A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report

‘Moral threshold coming down,’ warns Mo Ibrahim, as his index of governance reveals widespread decline in 10 years. The global rise of populism and “strongmen” has led to an increase in ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

John Kelly says Trump is "certainly an authoritarian," fits the definition of a fascist

John Kelly, Trump's longest-serving White House chief of staff, also said his former boss "didn't want to be seen with" veterans who had their limbs amputated.

Location tracking, meet abortion bans – authoritarians have too much power | Arwa Mahdawi

Babel Street’s people-tracking service allows customers – including government agencies – to track mobile users. Ever heard of Babel Street ? Unless you’re a data and analytics enthusiast, it’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Sanders won’t label Trump a ‘fascist,’ calls him ‘authoritarian’

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) declined to call former President Trump a “fascist” but referred to him as an “authoritarian” in an interview Sunday. “I don't like using those words, but clearly he has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote

Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Who Is Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Authoritarian Leader and Friend of Trump?

The long-serving prime minister, a champion of ‘illiberal democracy,’ has been politically isolated in much of Europe. But he has found common ground with the former and soon-to-be new U.S. president.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Mayfield responds to Texas players posing with his jersey after beating Oklahoma

Texas players planted a flag on Mayfield's jersey midfield after defeating Oklahoma on Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers

Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered cars

Business - Financial Times - October 14

2 Men Accused of Killing 72-Year-Old While Posing as Utility Workers

Two men who said they were looking for a gas leak killed the man in his basement in suburban Detroit and bound his wife with duct tape before taking her watch and phone, prosecutors said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

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

Florida emergency official tells residents to watch for scammers posing as FEMA

Florida emergency officials told the state’s residents to watch out for scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers. Sarasota County Emergency ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn

Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Online gambling rise poses significant public health threat: Commission

The worldwide rise of online gambling poses a significant public health threat, according to a report released Thursday. The report, which was published in the Lancet Public Health journal, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

JD Vance: Democratic opponents pose ‘bigger threat' than Russia and China

Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Budget poses new challenge for UK public finances, Moody’s warns

Assessment from rating agency comes as gilts steady after sell-off sparked by scale of extra borrowing

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Trump's 'enemy from within' threat spurs critics' alarm about his authoritarian shift

The dark comments highlight Trump's increasing bend toward authoritarian rhetoric in his third White House campaign, some political scientists told ABC News.

Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule

Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko

World - ABC News - October 23

Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order

With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

The growing problems with buying leasehold

Stringent new regulations on adapting tall buildings are among the new challenges facing those buying a flat

World - Financial Times - October 16

New experiments in grape growing

Breeders have crossed and hybridised vines for centuries but they’re facing different challenges now

Business - Financial Times - October 19

Lessons, Big and Small, From Growing Out My Gray

At 50, one writer decided that her dark brown hair was no longer to dye for. But going silver, it turns out, comes with its own growing pains.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

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