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UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle

Science secretary says voluntary accord with developers of fast-evolving technology is ‘working’

World - Financial Times - November 6

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 risk

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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 reversal

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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 rises

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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.

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 economy

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

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.

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.

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.

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 - 2 days ago

Macron to attend ‘high-risk’ France-Israel football match

French president offers ‘fraternity and solidarity’ as Israel discourages wearing of ‘Jewish symbols’ abroad. Emmanuel Macron will attend the France-Israel football match at the Stade de France on ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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.

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 - Yesterday

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. - Yesterday

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 business

Business - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

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 - 13 hours ago

10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble

Fans gasped as Coldplay front man Chris Martin tumbled into an open trapdoor while on stage in Australia. Martin got up and continued the show.

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

In today's "Dish Recipe," New York Times Cooking shares a 20-minute broccoli dish that packs surprising flavor and could make even the fussiest eaters ask for seconds.

With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist

In 79 A.D., a volcanic eruption engulfed a town’s residents. They weren’t all who scientists thought, newly extracted genetic material suggests.

Science - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare

A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs.

World - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says

Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Latest in Underdog Takes Risk

UK will legislate against AI risks in next year, pledges Kyle

Banks face growing risk as double defaults on commercial loans mount

Risk assets rally but bond market views Trump victory with caution

Europe’s winter gas supplies at risk from market disruptions

2 million at risk of starvation in Myanmar state amid ‘total economic collapse’

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’

Severe drought puts nearly half a million children at risk in Amazon – report

Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory

Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Germany's economy is in trouble. The government's collapse and Trump's return bring more risk

Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn

Why Ukrainian Andriy Tsaplienko risks his life reporting on war with Russia

How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters

The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans

Macron to attend ‘high-risk’ France-Israel football match

ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, risking loss of health insurance

Trump's win may put this popular student loan forgiveness program at risk

5 Ways Small Businesses Can Mitigate Risks With Fractional HR

UK Post Office to close 115 branches, putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Trump victory raises risk of investing in offshore wind projects, says RWE

10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks

States take leading role on AI

WATCH: Chris Martin takes a tumble

"The Dish Recipe": Exciting take on broccoli

With DNA, Pompeii Narratives Take a Twist

Take the ‘Death Stairs’ if You Dare

Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says

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