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Banks face growing risk as double defaults on commercial loans mount
A bank practice known as ‘extend and pretend’ has delayed a write-off reckoning but may hide a growing systemic riskWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Risk assets rally but bond market views Trump victory with caution
Analysts and investors warn tension between different aspects of president-elect’s policy add to risks of a reversalWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions
Region replaced Russian pipeline imports with globally traded LNG, which is more susceptible to price risesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
2 million at risk of starvation in Myanmar state amid ‘total economic collapse’
Exclusive: a UN report will accuse the military of imposing ‘collective punishment’ on Rakhine state, more than three years after seizing power in a coup . Two million people in Myanmar’s Rakhine ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks
The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’
Chinese-owned firm’s operation falls foul of official review, though Canadian users will be able to use video app as usual. Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in the country ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report
Warming climate has caused rivers used for transport to dry up, leaving children with little food, water or school access, says Unicef. Two years of severe drought in the Amazon rainforest have ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory
Millions of Americans risk losing subsidies next year that help them pay for health insurance following President-elect Donald Trump’s election win and Republicans’ victory in the Senate.Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk
The collapse of Germany’s governing coalition and President-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House are creating new risks for the European Union's biggest economyWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn
Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Why Ukrainian Andriy Tsaplienko risks his life reporting on war with Russia
Andriy Tsaplienko reported on wars around the world. Then war came to his home country of Ukraine when Russia invaded. He's now committed to documenting what happens there, despite the risks.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters
When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans
The Urdaibai Bird Center, near Bilbao, is a haven for migrating ospreys and herons, but the city’s famous museum is ruffling its feathers. The Urdaibai Bird Center has been cutely styled like an ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, risking loss of health insurance
Allowing enhanced subsidies for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces to expire would cause premiums to soar, experts warn.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
In London, Vouchers Take the Risk Out of Giving Theater Tickets
Worried you might buy the wrong production? On the wrong date? The Society of London Theatre has a solution.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump's win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program may be at risk with the election of Donald Trump. Here's what borrowers should know.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Mitigate Risks With Fractional HR
You may not need a full-time human resources professional, but a fractional role can be a strategic advantage.Business - Inc. - November 12 -
UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Interim chair Nigel Railton to set out plans to try to strengthen lossmaking businessBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Trump victory raises risk of investing in offshore wind projects, says RWE
German energy firm shaves €3bn from spending plans for next financial year to €7bn. A German energy firm has said that Donald Trump’s election victory has increased the risks of investing in ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
British coaches need to broaden their horizons or risk being left behind | Will Unwin
Where once British football coaches brought revolution to other countries, they are now playing catch-up. Rúben Amorim is the latest coach to head from Portugal to England on a well-travelled route ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Chancellor and BoE governor call for UK to rebuild ties with EU
Reeves and Bailey highlight damage from Brexit amid concern about Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partnersBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Infant mortality rises for third consecutive year in England
Risk of death for babies born in poorer areas is almost three times higher than in wealthier postcodes, figures show. Infant mortality has risen for the third year in a row in England, with the ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
'We are dying every moment' - the Afghans risking their lives to reach UK
Afghans and a people smuggler tell the BBC about the treacherous route they take to try to get out.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Bevy of immigration programs at risk under Trump mass deportation plan
Immigrants with humanitarian or temporary legal status in the United States are at risk of being rendered effectively undocumented by the incoming Trump administration. More than 1.5 million people ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Welfare state at risk unless Europe halts decline in growth, says Lagarde
ECB president also warns of heightened global trade tensions as ‘rival blocs’ formBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds
An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
4 risks of waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall further
Home equity loan interest rates are falling, but is it worth waiting for them to drop further? Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago