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Israel Wants to Go Into Rafah. It Could Go Badly.
The military objectives are important, but risks to civilians and to Israel’s international standing will be hard to escape.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
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Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.The New York Times - World -
SocGen defends risk controls after unauthorised trading incident
French bank reports smaller than expected drop in profit after strong performance in equities tradingFinancial Times - Business -
Baby Boomer Professors Join Student Protests, Risking Arrest and Violence
Faculty are taking to the front lines at universities, often in support of students’ right to protest.The Wall Street Journal - World -
EU at risk of ‘implosion’ as far-right seeks scapegoats, minister warns
Centre-right politicians must resist urge to copy or work with far right, Spain’s environment minister says. The future of the EU is being jeopardised by people stirring up social tensions for short-term political gain, Spain’s environment ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
‘I decided to not let anybody silence my voice’: the journalists in exile but still at risk
Threats from the state have led many journalists across the world to flee their home countries to report from elsewhere. But for many the intimidation did not stop when they left. Illustrations by Joe McKendry. Fardad Farahzad, journalist, Iran ...The Guardian - World -
The Latest | Israel's planned invasion of Rafah risks killing hundreds of thousands, UN says
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency says hundreds of thousands of people would be “at imminent risk of death” if Israel carries out a military assault in the southern Gaza city of RafahABC News - World - Israel -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
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Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes less than the max, which is an enormous and unnecessary risk
The Clippers have no way of replacing George if he walksCBS Sports - Sports -
Saint Augustine's University teachers have not been paid, risks being shut down
Saint Augustine's University buying time before forced to losing accreditation.ABC News - Top stories -
Rhod Gilbert high on life after cancer treatment
The comedian says treatment for head and neck cancer has changed the way he lives.BBC News - Top stories -
Government defeated in High Court over climate plans
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Union propagandists are confusing high housing costs with ‘wealth’
Overall, the average disposable income per capita in right-to-work states last year, adjusted for the cost of living, was roughly $2,800 higher than the average of the other states.The Hill - Politics -
5 strategies for dealing with today's high mortgage rates
Mortgage rates are hovering above 7%, but there are still ways to lock in a decent mortgage deal right now.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
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Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports
The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
China Is Buying Gold, Sending Prices to Record Highs
The global price of gold has reached its highest levels as Chinese investors and consumers, wary of real estate and stocks, buy the metal at a record pace.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Prom Dates review – grating high school comedy is a low-rent disaster
Disastrous romp from producer Kevin Hart sees two teens desperately search for prom dates with unfunny results. There are good reasons why many American teens stress about prom: it’s expensive, heightened, fraught with status and identity; the ...The Guardian - World -
A.I. at Your Jobs + Hank Green Talks TikTok + Deepfake High School
A synthetic chief executive, a bot trained on employees’ personalities, and a regular duel with ChatGPT — our listeners brought us their stories.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
UK government’s climate action plan is unlawful, High Court rules
Judgment upholds four of five grounds for legal challenge brought by campaign groups against net zero strategyFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom