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Turning a Vault Into a Bomb Shelter: How Citigroup Has Kept Its Bank Running Inside Ukraine
Two years into the war, Citigroup is the only U.S. bank around, navigating a sometimes treacherous landscape.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
The west defends Israel’s skies. Not doing the same for Ukraine is a deadly mistake | Nathalie Tocci
In Kyiv, I saw life under Russian aerial attack. If Europe doesn’t share its air defence systems now, Putin’s threat will only spread. The value of an effective air defence system and of unwavering international support was crystal clear the night ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
The Morning Risk Report
U.S. takes aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort, and Israel’s military spy chief resigns over Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Also, social media is overwhelming the nonprofit fighting child exploitation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxideABC News - World -
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxideABC News - Tech -
Latin American cocoa farmers rush to expand planting as prices spike
Chocolate ingredient hits record levels on lower African yields and soaring demandFinancial Times - Business -
Latin American cocoa farmers rush to expand planting as prices spike
Chocolate ingredient hits record levels on lower African yields and soaring demandFinancial Times - World -
Deaths in Israeli West Bank operation, Hamas sites bombed in Gaza
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Israel destroyed 4,000 embryos by bombing an IVF centre in Gaza | Arwa Mahdawi
The anti-abortion crowd who believe embryos are ‘extrauterine children’ have been weirdly silent about the strike. If you, or someone you love, has ever had fertility issues, you will know just how heavy an emotional toll they can take. IVF, in ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.BBC News - Top stories -
RFK Jr.'s blockchain budget
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story RFK Jr. wants a ‘budget on blockchain’ Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “budget on ...The Hill - Politics -
Prince Harry Hits the Polo Field in Front of Netflix Cameras
The Duke of Sussex competed in a match in South Florida the day after the announcement that he will be working on a new polo-related Netflix project.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Netflix -
A field guide to the references on Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department'
The 31-track (!) "Tortured Poets Department" is packed with new poets to read, bands to discover and weird vacation towns to visit, and here's a brief field guide to the best of them.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - Science - China -
We need legal protections from AI’s risks
You can’t make AI inherently safe, just as you can’t make power drills or cars or computers inherently safe.The Hill - Politics -
Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the country takes concrete steps to address safety concerns, a senior administration official told The Hill ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip ...The Hill - Politics -
Why LLMs are predicting the future of compliance and risk management
Companies leading the race to integrate LLMs into compliance and risk management are using smaller, more accurate models to revamp long-held processes that defied re-engineering with robotic process automation (RPA) efforts in the past.VentureBeat - Tech -
Japan navy crew missing after deadly helicopter crash
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara said a thorough search is under way for those missing in the Pacific.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
April 21, 2024 - News on the Middle East conflicts
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians in the West Bank this weekend, according to the Palestinian health ministry, while the IDF carried out one of its largest operations in the occupied territory since October 7.CNN - Top stories -
Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
Police in Greece have detained dozens of suspects in a crackdown on soccer violence that led to the death of a police officer in DecemberABC News - World -
Police in Greece raid homes and detain dozens in crackdown on deadly soccer violence
Police in Greece have detained dozens of suspects in a crackdown on soccer violence that led to the death of a police officer in DecemberABC News - Sports -
U.S. Limits Deadly Mining Dust as Black Lung Resurges
Federal regulation capping toxic airborne silica has been decades in the making. The delay has cost miners dearly.The New York Times - Health -
Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but four buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.The New York Times - World - Taiwan -
Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but four buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.The New York Times - Top stories - Taiwan -
A sticky bomb explodes in Kabul, killing 1 and wounding 3 in a mostly Shiite Hazara neighbourhood
A police official in Kabul says a sticky bomb has killed one person and wounded three othersABC News - World -
India's high unemployment is a 'ticking bomb,' opposition says, as election battle with Modi's BJP heats up
India's youth make up 83% of the unemployed population, according to an ILO report, but government as well as ILO data shows a decline in joblessness in the past few years.CNBC - Business -
2024’s remarkably, stubbornly stable race — for now
The Biden-Trump contest has been remarkably stable — and remarkably competitive — with what movement there's been coming within the margin of error.NBC News - Top stories -
2024’s remarkably, stubbornly stable race — for now
The Biden-Trump contest has been remarkably stable — and remarkably competitive — with what movement there's been coming within the margin of error.NBC News - Politics -
S&P 500 Climbs With Tesla Earnings in the Spotlight
Stocks were making gains after a slew of household names released earnings.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tesla -
Thai conscientious objector risks jail in rare refusal of military service
Young men are forced to take part in conscript lottery, but the rich often avoid serving in army. Every April in Thailand young men take part in a lottery to determine whether they will be forced to do military service. Pull out a red card and you ...The Guardian - World -
Millions at risk of floods in China’s Guangdong province after heavy rain
Officials urge municipalities to begin emergency planning after major rivers and reservoirs threaten to overflow. Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China’s Guangdong province are threatening to unleash dangerous floods, forcing the ...The Guardian - World - China -
New claims that smart motorway tech puts drivers at risk
Figures obtained by the BBC reveal worries about the reliability of the tech behind smart motorways.BBC News - Top stories -
7 in 10 workers worldwide exposed to extreme heat risks: Study
Extreme heat linked to climate change threatens more than 70 percent of workers globally, according to a report released Monday by the International Labor Organization (ILO). More than 2.4 billion of the world’s workers were at risk for some level ...The Hill - Politics -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
70 Percent of Workers Likely Exposed to Climate Change Risks
Excessive heat, UV radiation, pollution, and other hazards are likely already impacting billions of workers around the world. But companies can take important precautions.Inc. - Business - Climate -
Climate change a health risk for 70% of world's workers, UN warns
Cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses and kidney dysfunction among the health consequences of a warming planet.CBS News - World - Climate -
UK creatives warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment
Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our international reputation’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK creatives warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment
Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our international reputation’Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Driebusch's Take: String of Successful IPOs Suggest Risk Tolerance is Rebounding
Cybersecurity software company Rubrik is listing its shares in a long-awaited initial public offering this week, the latest in a string of high-profile IPOs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to spot ticks and get rid of them as warm weather raises risk
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.CBS News - Top stories