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World - The Guardian
Gambling poses huge global threat to public health, experts warn
Lancet commission calls for gambling to be treated in same way as alcohol and tobacco after technology widens reach. Gambling poses a growing worldwide threat to public health, with its rapid ...1 hour ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?
Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.7 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
New U.N. emissions report warns of catastrophic global warming
A new report from the United Nations says the world is way off target when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and avoiding the worst threats of climate change. CBS News national ...7 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
IMF warns world to avoid global trade war
Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts.22 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Witnesses and survivors of deadly dock collapse describe 'catastrophic' experience
Demands for a federal investigation mount as witnesses and survivors of a gangway collapse at a dock in Georgia describe the “catastrophic failure” that killed seven people traveling for a festival ...Yesterday -
Business - CNBC
IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks
The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
TechScape: Elon Musk’s global political goals
Plus: World of Warcraft, polling and cats. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here . Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake Montgomery, technology news editor at the ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns
In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The global economy has proved surprisingly resilient
But significant downside risks will continue to pose a challenge for policymakers2 days ago -
Top stories - ABC News
'Catastrophic failure' cited in gangway collapse that killed 7 on Georgia island
At least seven people are dead and several others critically injured after a gangway collapse at a landing dock on Georgia's Sapelo Island.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
'Catastrophic failure': Seven dead, six critically injured after gangway collapses in Georgia
Seven people are dead and half a dozen others were critically injured after a gangway that's part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Seven dead in Georgia as officials investigate ‘catastrophic failure’ of dock gangway
Deadly accident occurred as crowds gathered for celebration of Gullah-Geechee community in Sapelo Island. At least seven people have been killed after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia’s ...4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Fragile confidence hinders global economic recovery
Political and economic uncertainties drag on business and household mood, Brookings-FT Tiger index shows4 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of Oct. 216 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.October 17 -
Business - MarketWatch
Travelers’ stock soars as earnings triple despite record catastrophe losses
ravelers’ stock surges toward another record after earnings beat expectations by a wide margin, amid a sharp improvement in underlying profitability.October 17 -
Politics - The Hill
It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy
The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
AI, Aging and Shifts Globalization Will Shock the American Economy
The combination of an aging work force, artificial intelligence and shifts in globalization will challenge America in ways not seen in decades.October 17 -
Business - MarketWatch
Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says
Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency saidOctober 16 -
World - Financial Times
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsOctober 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.October 16 -
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.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds
Scientific critics are skeptical, but venture funders steered $1.5 million to a California company creating high-altitude particle clouds to slow global warming. Call it a moonshot for the Earth.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America
Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Joker sequel on course for catastrophic $200m loss – reports
Folie à Deux is heading for an early debut on streaming platforms as its dismal run at the box office continues. Joker: Folie à Deux is on course for a catastrophic financial loss of up to $200m ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeOctober 15 -
Business - Inc.
New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills
To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a yearOctober 15 - Climate -
World - Financial Times
Global business takes its chance to size up new Labour pitch
Starmer’s investment summit guests express both praise and doubt — but many want to wait to pass judgmentOctober 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Mom killed by nerve agent was caught in global murder plot, court told
Dawn Sturgess died in 2018 after spraying herself with what she thought was perfume from a discarded bottle containing the deadly chemical weapon.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Time is running out for Kamala Harris to break with Biden on the Gaza catastrophe | Moira Donegan
Biden’s approach to Israel has been disastrous, both morally and strategically – and it could cost Harris dearly. In an appearance this week on the daytime talkshow The View, Kamala Harris was ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session
It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)October 12