Events for “risks”

Housing may shape death risks for low-income older renters

For low-income older adults, where they live may affect how long they live, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.

Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses

A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, suggesting waist size could provide an important warning sign.

How Fred Vasseur has been challenging Ferrari to take more risks

When Ferrari took to the track in February at the official start of winter testing in Bahrain, the Scuderia's 2026 challenger immediately turned heads.

When a mountain falls: How ice and rock triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flood – and why climate change is raising the risks

A geologist explains how thawing permafrost and melting ice are increasing the risk of destructive floods in the Himalayas and other high mountain regions around the world.

Nepal floods highlight increased risks of melting glaciers as Himalayas warm

The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

KBC 18: Homemaker from Delhi risks Rs 7.5 lakh question on Mahadevi Varma, wins Rs 5 lakh

Six investors reveal the biggest market risks — and one strategy they agree on

Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.

RBC reviews midterm-year volatility risks for U.S. equities

Lebanon: Civilian risks grow as military activity continues, UN says

Damaged roads, disrupted services and ongoing military activity continue to put civilians at risk in south Lebanon as strikes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue, according to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in the country (UNIFIL).

Risks of child recruitment by armed groups rise in post-quake Colombia

The recent earthquake in Colombia could increase the risk of child recruitment by armed groups in Chocó and Valle del Cauca, where thousands of children remain out of school in areas already affected by conflict, the UN warned on Friday.

Australia risks missing out on AI economic boom due to 'slow' uptake

Global coral reef coverage risks irreversible decline, new report warns

Coral reefs make up just 1 percent of ocean coverage, but host a quarter of all life in the sea.

Before flood catastrophe, Nepal asked China for early warnings as risks mounted

Three months before hundreds were killed in the flood, experts and officials from both countries met in Kathmandu to discuss the risk of such disasters.

The Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himself

President Trump is likely to make the GOP’s midterm campaign partly about himself — and that’s a risky strategy, as even some in his party acknowledge.

Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be 'devastating'.

In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities

Syria was among the first nations to be added to the State Department’s proscribed list. It has been removed under the rule of a former al-Qaida-affiliated militant.

Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas

The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.

China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks'

Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Ethereum Price Risks $2K Retest as Short-Liquidation Fuel Dries Up

How to manage AI risks while reaping the benefits

Nature, Published online: 25 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02567-5 As the world debates how to regulate artificial intelligence, Europe’s lawmakers are doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

A New Interactive Tool Weighs Vaccine Risks for You

I spoke with one of the creators behind the tool to understand exactly how it works and where it gets its sources.

Instagram head Mosseri denies encouraging suppression of child social media risks

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, is a central witness in the lawsuit by 29 U.S. states over whether Meta Platforms designed Instagram and Facebook to addict children.

Kim Hye Jun Risks Having Her Fangirl Life Exposed As Kang Hoon Visits Her Home In “My Bias, My Boss”

tvN’s “My Bias, My Boss” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming broadcast! Based on a webtoon, “My Bias, My Boss” tells the story of the romance between Nam Da Reum (Kim Hye Jun), who joins a company in hopes of meeting her longtime idol bias Lee Chan (Cha Woo Min), and th

Ray Dalio says investors should own ‘a bit of Bitcoin’ as U.S. debt risks rise

The Bridgewater founder says recent Treasury-market stress fits his long-running debt-crisis framework, though he still prefers gold as the bigger hedge.

As elections near, South Sudan risks new atrocity crimes, warns rights probe

The under-reported humanitarian crisis in South Sudan risks deepening with the real possibility of further atrocity crimes unless renewed fighting stops, a UN-backed probe said on Thursday.

How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day?

Scientists are debating whether a daily workout is enough to protect your body from the metabolic damage of a desk job. The post How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day? appeared first on Outside Online .

The next great quake: Risks, readiness and resilience

A major disaster will test not only buildings and infrastructure but the preparedness of millions of people.

When Vocabulary Comprehension Fails Clinical Reasoning: Evaluating Therapy Bots' Safety Risks for Generation Alpha

arXiv:2608.20345v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Conversational AI systems have become informal mental health support resources for Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha, born 2010-2024), with 13.1% of U.S. adolescents (5.4 million) using generative AI for mental health advice. While these

Climate scientists solve monsoon puzzle and warn of risks to fisheries

A new study has reconciled a long-standing paradox in the South Asian summer monsoon cycle. Climate scientists have discovered why geological records from land and sea have told opposite stories about monsoons throughout history and found that rising temperatures over Southern Af

Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using the supplement glutathione for smoke exposure

At least two pharmacies recalled glutathione in August due to bacterial contamination.

Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across Gulf

Experts say that if the new plan is actually effective, at some point, Iran will have no alternative but to lash out again.

Can baby monitors protect children without data security risks?

Connected devices could expose more data than parents expect.

Labour risks squeezing the life out of the private sector

Polygon discloses security flaws fixed in recent hard forks

The vulnerabilities posed denial-of-service and validator resource risks but were patched before Polygon publicly disclosed them.

Women face bans on research underground — here’s how to modernize the system

Nature, Published online: 27 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02679-y In many countries, female engineers are barred from entering deep mines to carry out studies. Differentiating risks can increase access while protecting safety.

Could the Galliano Met Gala Fiasco Mark the End of Anna Wintour’s Reign?

The Vogue veteran knew the risks of honoring Galliano, who has a history of racist and antisemitic remarks. The fashion world's ultimate survivor thought she could survive the inevitable backlash — and it may have been a disastrous miscalculation.

‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Tests the Limits of Apple TV’s Sci-Fi Obsession

After two years away, Blake Crouch's science-fiction series returns with a convoluted follow-up that illustrates the risks of Apple's high-concept blockbuster TV strategy.

Germany could miss climate goal in 2026 for the first time: Think tank

Germany risks missing an annual climate target in 2026 for the first time unless cuts to greenhouse gas emissions sharply accelerate, a think tank warned Friday.

Here’s what you need to know about teens and sexual choking

We urgently need relationship and sex education that’s relevant to teenagers and focuses on reducing risks – not making them scared to seek help.

Mixture of traditional edible plants inhibits fungus growth in corn, study shows

Fungal contamination in stored grain across sub-Saharan Africa causes major post-harvest losses and severe public health risks, costing billions of dollars annually, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Bill Gates issues a stark warning about AI — and Americans increasingly share his concerns

The Microsoft co-founder is urging technology leaders and government officials to better acknowledge the risks AI poses to jobs and human connections.

Here's why markets are starting to care about the 2026 election 10 weeks out

Wall Street analysts are tuning in 10 weeks ahead of the Nov. 3 election with concerns about risks to investors depending on how the U.S. results turn out.

Frontier-technology markets are too narrow — here’s how to widen them

Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02572-8 Governments need to keep their procurement processes as open as possible, or they will face risks of technological lock-in down the line.

Azerbaijan’s Lawyer Defends Defamation Suit Against CNN: ‘These Untrue Statements Actually Put Lives at Risk’

Azerbaijan is very upset about a June 5 report on CNN that Israeli troops had used the country as a staging area for attacks on Iran. The country’s government says that the report, based on anonymous sources, is both completely wrong and dangerous, as it risks drawing Azerbaijan

South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash

Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks Airlink insists flyby conducted according to regulations A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of 56,000 people, but also

Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks to the global financial system.

ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

OpenAI will soon be held accountable for mitigating risks related to ChatGPT's impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content in the European Union.

U.S., Iran exchange strikes for first time since July as Trump threatens strategic oil hub

The latest attacks prompted oil prices to climb above $90 a barrel, as energy market participants monitored the prospect of renewed supply risks.

Opinion: We quit the CDC last year. The problems we protested remain

How disease spreads and the risks and benefits of interventions are questions for science, not for ideology.

Nord Stream bombings put Ukraine’s ties with Germany under pressure

The blasts strain ties with Ukraine and have exposed the risks of relying on Russian gas, analysts say.

Trump’s Iran war sets test for Xi and Putin’s security club

Iran's showdown with the U.S. risks exposing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's inability to act coherently as it marks 25 years since its formation.

AI could become conscious. What if it wants us dead?

As artificial intelligence advances toward potential sentience, experts warn of significant societal risks ranging from existential dependency on a digital mind to catastrophic outcomes if autonomous systems prioritize their own survival over human interests.

Human, Beware: The Secrets We Tell AI Chatbots Aren’t Private

A recent DuckDuckGo survey finds that people are sharing intimate details with chatbots without knowing all the privacy risks.

Korea divided: A sister’s long wait and a defector’s bid to save his mother

An elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.

Japan’s ‘2050 Weather Forecast’ highlights extreme heat in the future

As extreme heat becomes an increasingly visible reality across Japan, meteorologists, scientists, businesses and professional footballers are joining forces to encourage stronger climate action and raise awareness of the risks posed by global warming.

Tragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?

When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.

This Is How Anthropic Thinks AI Agents Should Navigate the Physical World

The potential for AI to automate scientific research and manufacturing must be balanced with new risks, Anthropic says.

French ruling spotlights breast cancer as an occupational disease

A flight attendant’s legal battle highlights the health risks of night shifts and exposure to cosmic radiation, after a French court recognises breast cancer as an occupational disease

China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back

Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.

U.N. urges child-safe design across social media, after Meta settlement

The settlement resolved claims that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users, misled the public about the risks and unlawfully collected data from children.

Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit

Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.

What experts know so far about Nepal's deadly floods

The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal–Tibet border isn't yet certain, but experts say the dangers associated with such events are compounded by the region's extreme topography, with risks rising due to climate change.

Overconfident CEOs more likely to expose businesses to risk

Companies led by overconfident chief executives are potentially more exposed to political and regulatory risks because they engage in significantly less corporate lobbying, according to University of Queensland research.

Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia

Nearly 9% of Vietnamese wildlife farmers have been infected with hantavirus, pointing to the risks of current farming practices.

Bill Gates warns ‘there is no plan’ for the ‘upheaval’ AI will cause

Bill Gates warned governments are not adequately preparing for how AI could displace workers, strain social systems and create global risks.

UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems

The United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross on Tuesday ratcheted up a joint call for countries to adopt bans and restrictions on use of autonomous weapons systems — often known as "killer robots" — warning that "the risks have intensified."

US proposes expanding UN Sudan arms embargo to entire country

The United States urged the UN Security Council on Monday to expand an arms embargo on the Sudanese region of Darfur to cover all of Sudan, saying the nation's brutal conflict risks regional expansion. The Darfur arms embargo, in place for over two decades, is set to expire on Se

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testifies in defense of Meta in child safety trial

The social media giant is being sued by four states who allege it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook kids — and lied to the public about the risks.

Instagram chief Mosseri says in social media addiction trial he doesn't tell team to 'hide anything'

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri testified during a federal trial that he doesn't direct employees to withhold information that could pose legal risks to Meta.

Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature

Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.

Knowledge is power: Why America needs economic security intelligence

To counter economic coercion from China and other authoritarian states, the authors propose that the State Department establish annual Economic Security Intelligence Reports to help the United States identify and mitigate systemic economic risks.

Yields are the highest they’ve been in years — but are bonds cheap enough to buy? Two strategists disagree.

Bond yields are driven by the market’s estimate of the average federal funds rate over the next 10 years, plus some compensation for the risks associated with predicting that. Barclays finds bonds at fair value but not cheap yet.

Android 17 protects me without asking; that's exactly how privacy should work

Privacy is better when Android handles the obvious risks first

Analysts split on whether Bitcoin's surge past key levels signals a new bull run

Market watchers say sudden sharp price spikes and forced short liquidations are the classic signs of a bottom, though macro risks still remain.

France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves

A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.

Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfire

Fontainebleau forest reopened to the public Saturday, with 80 percent of the popular Paris-area nature reserve accessible again after a wildfire scorched around 2,000 hectares last month. A fifth of the forest remains closed because of safety risks.

After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices - The Washington Post

After decades of free spending, Washington is facing some unpalatable choices The Washington Post Jumpy bond markets make it clear: Trump risks driving US into debt crisis The Guardian Opinion | An Ancient Sumerian Solution to Our $40 Trillion Deficit The New York Times Vance: Be

France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms

French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.