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Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali bandits and Islamist fighters

Despite the dangers, the transporters of the illicit brew see it as a way out of poverty.

Buy now, pain later — the looming risks of BNPL

Prudential regulators should be monitoring both personal and systemic risks

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Risking death to smuggle alcohol past Somali Islamists

World - Yahoo News - October 21

The work sickness timebomb that risks a lost generation of workers

Britain is sick, and getting sicker. Economics editor Faisal Islam unpacks whether the government can get people working again

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.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget

Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climate

World - Financial Times - October 23

The Papers: Reeves 'risks hurting pensioners' and shoplifting 'crisis'

Warnings ahead of Rachel Reeves' first Budget, and the soaring cost of theft from shops, lead the papers.

3 home equity loan risks to know this November

Home equity loans can be helpful for borrowers now but there are some risks to know this November. Here are three.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

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

German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy

A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

With Novo Nordisk success, is there a "Nokia risk" for Denmark?

Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes' coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy.

Jets' Jeff Ulbrich once thought being a coach was 'craziness' until one play made it all make sense

Jeff Ulbrich’s passion for coaching began with a play by the man who replaced him on the football field

Sports - ABC News - October 13

Steelers QB situation: Making sense of Russell Wilson reportedly getting first-team reps at practice this week

Could Wilson unseat Justin Fields for Week 7?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Mets stick with righties in lineup for NLCS Game 4 vs. Dodgers, but does Carlos Mendoza's logic make sense?

New York's first-year manager is staying the course with Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez against Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Week 8 showed us a new version of the SEC

Who's the top of the SEC? And who's actually a contender that we dismissed in September?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Agent's Take: Making sense of contract resolution between Haason Reddick and Jets that ended holdout

Reddick held out for 90 days and missed seven games, but was it worth it?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Trump: A Second Chance? review – why his rise, and his return, make total sense

From Front Row Joes wanting control to the leader of the Proud Boys wanting to ‘make America hate again’, this documentary interviews Trump fans – and takes more time than most films to show why ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Young voters in Philadelphia feel a ‘sense of pride’ while casting their ballot for the first time

Hundreds of high school seniors rally in Philadelphia as they cast their ballot for the first time. NBC News and Stay Tuned Reporter Maya Eaglin speaks to young voters on the ground.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Lions OC Ben Johnson will reportedly be very selective if he decides to leave Detroit; 3 teams who make sense

Johnson won't go somewhere else unless it's an ideal situation

Sports - CBS Sports - 22 hours ago

Democratic strategist says her party has lost 'common sense' and the ability to speak to 'normal people'

Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky hit the party over what she said is a lack of "common sense" and an inability to "speak to people like they're normal" just days after Vice President Harris's ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

More and more, I sense I’m out of touch. Can my expat writing still call Australia home? | Mikaella Clements

Putting anything down is an exercise in vulnerability but the fear of getting my homeland wrong is embarrassing and invalidating. I’ve lived overseas for 12 years, the vast majority of my adult ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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 events

World - Financial Times - October 14

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 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

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.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Hurricane Milton payouts likely to hit $36bn, according to risk modellers

Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US

Business - Financial Times - October 15

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 ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

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 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

U.S. tells Israel, boost humanitarian aid to Gaza or risk losing weapons funding

The Biden administration says Israel has 30 days to respond.

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.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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