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Why the Trump-Musk buyout offer risks dumbing government down
History teaches that running the government is different from running a business and that a downsized workforce is not synonymous with a more efficient workforce.The Hill - 7h -
UFC's White blasts Mitchell for 'dumb' Hitler take
UFC president and CEO Dana White admonished fighter Bryce Mitchell for his controversial comments about Adolf Hitler, calling the remarks "dumb, ignorant."ESPN - 1d -
Bank of England warns of risks in relaxing mortgage limits
Andrew Bailey welcomes ‘open public debate’, but cautions that easing rules could lead to more repossessionsFinancial Times - 3d -
Lay's recall upgraded to highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a previously announced recall of certain bags of Lay's potato chips in Oregon and Washington now falls into “Class I” status, its highest risk level. The ...The Hill - 3d -
Shadows of Musk in the Government’s Buyouts Plan
President Trump’s chief cost-cutter cheered an effort to persuade federal workers to quit — in a fashion that closely resembles a purge at Twitter.The New York Times - 3d -
Precious metal rewards and risks retirees should know
Buying gold or silver can be smart in retirement, but this plan has some drawbacks, too.CBS News - 4d -
Watch out for these top heart disease risk factors
More Americans die of heart disease than any other cause of death. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the risk factors and shares tips to protect your heart.CBS News - 4d -
The many unacceptable risks of Trump's oil obsession
investors that comprise the nation's fossil fuel sector. In normal circumstances, Trump's influence would be limited because another president will replace him in four years. But climate change ...The Hill - 5d -
Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides
The charred soil left by the wildfires could create conditions ripe for mudslides because the rain, which will last into Monday, will just run off, forecasters said.The New York Times - 5d -
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.The New York Times - 6d -
Animal spirits in markets risk running too far
Giddy investors have pushed up stocks in one of the stronger opening months to any year in the past decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Man United finances risk 'danger' of PSR breach
Manchester United said on Thursday that they are "in danger" of breaching the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).ESPN - Jan. 24 -
Mel Gibson Returns as a Director with ‘Flight Risk’
For “Flight Risk,” his first outing as a director in nearly a decade, the Oscar winner isn’t quite taking center stage.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Warriors want to win and maximize Curry, but not by risking future
Amid trade deadline questions, the Warriors believe they can regain championship-level momentum.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Trump signs order on government 'weaponization'
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at correcting “past misconduct” he said qualified as weaponization of the federal government. The executive order largely points the finger ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Fierce winds and heightened risk of wildfires return to California
Windy weather and single-digit humidity that created dangerous bone dry conditions across the region are expected to linger . Fierce and gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfire outbreaks ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Wanted: a clear governing philosophy for Labour
School and workers’ rights reforms jar with the government’s stated growth missionFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?
Streaming insiders have claimed they’re being made to rewrite scripts for viewers who use their phones while watching. Is this the end of prestige TV? Or pure fiction?. Be honest: how much ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
How wildfires increase financial risk for utility companies
As extreme blazes happen more frequently, the sector faces costly litigation and damages to infrastructureFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Prem clubs avoid PSR charges; Leicester at risk
The Premier League have not charged any club with breaches of Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) for last season, although Leicester City remain the most at risk of further penalties.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
The risk of dementia is much higher than experts thought
The lifetime risk of dementia after age 55 is double previous estimates, new research suggestsMarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk
Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
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Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Mayfield blames self for 'dumb stuff' that cost Bucs
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield took the blame for a costly fourth-quarter fumble Sunday night against Washington and said that while it will "wear on me for a while," he's proud of the way his team ...ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Trump risks turning the US into a rogue state
Territorial expansionism and threats to neighbours and allies should set off alarm bells across the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Baker Mayfield: Dumb stuff from loss will wear on me for a while
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said that the team can be proud of how they grew together and fought over the course of the 2024 season, but those feelings took a back seat to less positive ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
It's Hard To Figure How Dumb Or Smart Is Chris Drury's Latest Move
The Rangers have recalled Bo Giroux while sending Brett Berard down to the Hartford Wolf Pack.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Demystifying the Department of Government Efficiency
This week we break down the new government committee being led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.Wired - Jan. 9 -
The risk of nuclear war continues to rise
As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
AI Social Media Users Are Not Always a Totally Dumb Idea
Meta’s AI characters users might seem useless, but fake social media users can sometimes offer valuable insights into real human behavior.Wired - Jan. 8 -
The market’s wobbling. Here are BlackRock’s shields for the biggest risks.
Here are the hedges the $11 trillion asset manager recommends for the concerns weighing on investor minds.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Meloni’s European moment risks falling flat
Italy’s most successful premiers on the EU stage tend to be technocrats not professional politiciansFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Top geopolitical risks that could arise in 2025
2025 is set to be another dynamic year on the world stage between the inauguration of Donald Trump, uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and the South China Sea, and major political changes ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3
