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U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns
Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.The New York Times - 6h -
Uncertainty over future of Syrian camp holding women, children linked to ISIS
The al-Hol camp in northeast Syria holds about 6,000 women and children, the family members of Islamic State fighters who were either captured or killed. The camp is guarded by American-backed ...CBS News - 8h -
U.S. tries to stop an ISIS comeback after Syrian regime fall
U.S. forces are working to prevent a reemergence of ISIS in Syria after rebels toppled the Assad family's regime. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.CBS News - 8h -
Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased developmentFinancial Times - 9h -
For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it
Plenty of NFL coaches have gone to the college ranks and failed. But this is a new era in college sports, and Belichick with his 8 Super Bowl rings could deliver big.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Regime change in Syria raises fears for Kurds and the ISIS prisoners they guard
With the balance of power in northern Syria swinging toward the rebels who toppled the Assad regime, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces and their ability to contain ISIS may now be under threat.NBC News - 15h -
U.S. forces working to prevent reemergence of ISIS in Syria
The U.S. has around 900 troops deployed to Syria to help prevent ISIS from reemerging as concerns rise that extremists could take advantage of the power vacuum in the wake of the Assad regime. CBS ...CBS News - 17h -
U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."CBS News - 1d -
Fannie and Freddie, the Big Mortgage Backers, Face Climate Risks
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which backstop most U.S. mortgages, know floods and fires are a growing problem. But little action has been taken.The New York Times - 2d -
Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'
A study finds no evidence the high dementia risk for footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors, increasing the likelihood that heading footballs has caused brain injuries.BBC News - 2d -
Israel Claims Credit for al-Assad’s Ouster, but Sees Risk in His Absence
For Israel’s leaders, Bashar al-Assad’s downfall was made possible by their recent assaults on Hezbollah, Iran and Syria, all of which weakened the Iran-backed axis.The New York Times - 2d -
Social Security beneficiaries at risk of delays amid GOP funding fight
Social Security beneficiaries could face longer wait times for service next year unless Congress agrees to the White House budget office’s request to increase funding for the Social Security ...The Hill - 2d -
Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia
The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.The New York Times - 2d -
US launches airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria
The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS camps in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement. The operation consisted of “dozens of precision airstrikes” and struck ...The Hill - 3d -
As Assad’s Dictatorship in Syria Ends, New Risks for the Middle East Are Huge
The overthrow of the Assad government could mean Russia’s bases in Syria are closed and Iran’s pathway to Hezbollah is cut off. Now Iran, newly vulnerable, will have to decide between negotiation ...The New York Times - 3d -
Republicans who oppose Trump face risk of retaliation from Musk
Billionaire has hinted he will back challenges to lawmakers who vote against the Maga agendaFinancial Times - 4d -
'This was preventable’: Corporate world shudders at new risks after slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats against corporations have been rising for years, fueled in part by the echo chamber of social media and an increasingly polarized political environment.CNBC - 5d -
Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study
New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut. Extreme heat fueled by the climate crisis is often viewed as primarily a problem for ...The Guardian - 5d -
Risk of Iran Building Nuclear Weapons Grows, U.S. Intelligence Says
A report warns that public debate in Iran over deterrence risks “emboldening” nuclear weapons advocates there.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg
The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.BBC News - 6d -
Chicago's chaotic shuffle might be risking Caleb Williams' future
The Bears' No. 1 priority should be developing their franchise QB. Instead, the decision to change Williams' direct line of contact raised eyebrows across the NFL.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
French bond risk premium dips and stocks rise after government falls
French assets were taking the government’s fall in their stride early Thursday, though the extra cost Paris must pay to borrow remained close to 12-year peaks.MarketWatch - 6d -
How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...The Guardian - 6d -
Walmart recalls cucumber slices sold in Texas stores over salmonella risk
Walmart is recalling cucumber slices sold in 34 Texas stores over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?
A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
New data on CTE risk for hockey players
A new study is offering more data on the increased risk of CTE among hockey players. Dr. James Noble, a neurology professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence
US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol HillFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Moment of big opportunity and high risk for Marine Le Pen
Backing the collapse of Michel Barnier's French government is a high-stakes gamble for the far right leader.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
BNPL Fuels Black Friday Weekend Buying, and Risks of Spiking Debt
Buy Now Pay Later companies processed over $9 billion worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone, as consumers increasingly used deferred payment options on their credit cards.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI
MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Exposure to air pollution increases infertility risk, US study finds
Research shows common air pollutants can be detrimental to egg, sperm and embryo development. Maternal and paternal exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of infertility because it ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests
More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Marc Guéhi risks FA punishment after another message on rainbow armband
Palace captain wrote ‘Jesus loves you’ on his armband He had already been warned about message on Saturday Marc Guéhi is likely to face punishment from the Football Association after the Crystal ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Blue Ridge Beef recalls Puppy Mix over salmonella risk
Federal regulators say puppy food sold by Blue Ridge Beef in seven states tested positive for salmonella.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Wall Street’s AI-powered rally risks ‘correction’, Vanguard warns
Asset manager’s chief economist Joe Davis says investors are overplaying the near-term potential of the technologyFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament
Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right oppositionFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
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Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar
After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines
Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human healthFinancial Times - Dec. 2
