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World - ABC News
Hunger experts say the risk of famine in Gaza remains high
The international authority on hunger crises says the Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Mitch McConnell privately called Trump a 'despicable human' and unfit for office, new book says
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president this year but privately called him "stupid" and unfit for office.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The New York Times
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.4 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
IUDs and Breast Cancer Risk: What to Know
A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low.4 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Archetype AI’s Newton model learns physics from raw data—without any help from humans
Archetype AI's 'Newton' model learns physics from sensor data, promising breakthroughs in industrial applications and scientific discovery.4 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip
UK foreign secretary keen to boost engagement with Beijing as well as address concerns in potential reset to relations5 days ago - China -
Tech - VentureBeat
Shadow IT risks are on the rise as GenAI tools gain popularity with employees
The risk of a data breach today has expanded by many magnitudes, in part due to the boom of generative AI tools.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says
Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, prosecutor says5 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
Human rights groups condemn EU summit with Saudi crown prince
Mohammed bin Salman attends Brussels meeting six years after the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Human rights activists have condemned the EU’s decision to host the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin ...6 days ago - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. warns Israel to boost Gaza aid or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration has warned Israel that it could lose access to U.S. weapons funding if it doesn't increase the amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza in the next 30 days. CBS News ...6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Harris' Fox interview a bigger risk for Bret Baier: Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly discusses the state of the race as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump work to energize key voter groups.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Trump, Harris take risks down the home stretch
In today’s issue: In the final weeks of the presidential campaign, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are ramping up efforts to reach voters where they’re at — and directly addressing ...6 days ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts
The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip
Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...6 days ago - China -
Top stories - CBS News
U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding
The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.6 days ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Harris signals new willingness to take risks as polls tighten
Vice President Harris is set to participate in a high-stakes interview with Fox News, an indication her campaign is willing to take more risks as polls tighten in the final weeks of the ...6 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights
The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...6 days ago - United Nations -
Business - Financial Times
Hurricane Milton payouts likely to hit $36bn, according to risk modellers
Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in USOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?
The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watch. Imagine for a moment ...October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Gaza at risk of becoming ‘graveyard of international law’ – Palestinian lawyer
Raji Sourani says west is ‘jeopardising something precious’ by shielding Israel from legal consequences. A prominent Palestinian human rights lawyer whose Gaza home was destroyed by an Israeli ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats
Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
The inflation risk for emerging markets
Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising pricesOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Human rights groups urge Polish PM to shelve plan to suspend right to asylum
More than 60 NGOs including Holocaust memorial group tell Donald Tusk region’s volatility ‘doesn’t exempt us from humanity’. Human rights organisations and a Holocaust memorial group have urged the ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Life and Death in Gaza TV review — film focuses on human resilience
Four families tell of their struggles to find food, safety and hope in this BBC documentaryOctober 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750
The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Human sense of smell is faster than previously thought, study suggests
Some participants were able to discriminate order of smells at intervals 10 times shorter than previously thought. The human sense of smell is nothing to turn one’s nose up at, research suggests, ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Israel’s Army Uses Palestinians as Human Shields in Gaza
Israeli soldiers and Palestinian former detainees say troops have regularly forced captured Gazans to carry out life-threatening tasks, including inside Hamas tunnels.October 14 - Israel -
Politics - NBC News
Arab and Muslim leaders risk blowback for endorsing Harris
Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Safet Zec at Venice Biennale — humanity at its most fragile and battered
Eighty-year-old Bosnian painter is the star of the pavilion’s multinational show ‘Home Sextant’October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?
Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather eventsOctober 14 - Climate -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14