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The US still keeps hundreds of nuclear weapons on hair-trigger alert — here"s what it means and why it"s a huge risk

Shutterstock Since the Cold War, the US has kept an estimated 900 nuclear weapons on "hair-trigger alert," meaning the president could decide to launch them in just a few minutes. The .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 13th, 2018

Russia is testing a nuclear torpedo in the Arctic that has the power to trigger radioactive tsunamis off the US coast

Russia is deploying a nuclear torpedo to the Arctic which has the power to leave vast areas of coastline uninhabitable. Getty Russia is testing a nuclear torpedo in the Arctic. The 'doomsday' device has the power to trigger radioac.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 7th, 2021

Nuclear Weapons Blazing: Britain Enters The US-China Fray

Nuclear Weapons Blazing: Britain Ent.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 30th, 2021

Institutional investors have been net sellers of stocks since December but that"s actually a bullish signal for equities, according to Fundstrat

High cash balances, combined with cautious sentiment and rolling corrections, means a "risk-on" environme.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 29th, 2021

Why India and Pakistan Keep On Clashing

Two of the world’s most acrimonious neighbors also happen to be among the few countries on the planet to have nuclear weapons. Long-running tensions between India and Pakistan center on the border region of Kashmir, an area in the Himalayas cla.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 22nd, 2021

SCOTT GALLOWAY: We"ve replaced capitalism with cronyism, where the ultra-wealthy are protected and future generations are screwed

The US consciously makes life better for the rich by not letting big companies fail - resulting in the moral and economic crisis that defines us. Modern day "capitalism" in America means flattening the risk curve for people who alread.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 19th, 2021

Legal weed could present a huge problem, says New York construction industry

As lawmakers near a deal on recreational marijuana, industry groups say recreational-use cannabis poses an "unmanageable" insurance risk because of the Scaffold Law......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Chicago lost these 361 businesses during pandemic. See what closed in your neighborhood.

A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses from bars and restaurants to boutiques and hair salons to lock their doors, and Chicago’s business community is still reeling. Here's a list of hundreds of businesses that have close.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 17th, 2021

361 Chicago businesses that closed during the pandemic: Explore our list

A year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses from bars and restaurants to boutiques and hair salons to lock their doors, and Chicago’s business community is still reeling. Here's a list of hundreds of businesses that have close.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMar 17th, 2021

US Intelligence "On Alert" As North Korea Poised For First Weapons Test Of Biden Era

US Intelligence "On Alert" As North Korea Poised For First We.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 16th, 2021

Biden Can Trigger A Regional War By Reviving The Nuclear Deal

Biden Can Trigger A Regional War By Reviving The Nuclear Deal Authored by Majid Rafizadeh via The Gatestone Institute, The Biden administration, deep down, unfortunately seems to wish to forge ahead with its agenda to revive the 2015 .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 16th, 2021

Selling crypto art can come with huge hidden fees, leading some people to lose hundreds

"It's like the wild west," one seller told Insider after he lost over $200 in the process, thanks to something called a "gas fee." Beeple's piece "Crossroad.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 14th, 2021

Dermstore is having a huge sale, including up to 20% off Dr. Dennis Gross, Sunday Riley, and Dermalogica

Now through March 10, Dermstore is offering up to 20% off skincare, hair care, and makeup. Here are the best deals from the sale. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partne.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 5th, 2021

Internal report cites HUD for lead poisoning in East Chicago, Ind., children. More could be at risk.

The agency’s inspector general flags missed opportunities to alert residents, jeopardizing their health......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 17th, 2021

Internal report cites HUD for lead poisoning in East Chicago children. More could be at risk.

The agency’s inspector general flags missed opportunities to alert residents, jeopardizing their health......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 17th, 2021

Top US Nuclear Lab At Risk Of Major Wildfire, Warns Audit 

Top US N.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

Morgan Stanley Warns Record Flood Of Retail Investors Is Buying The VIX, Could Trigger Huge Squeeze

Morgan Stanley Warns Record Flood Of Retail Investors I.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 12th, 2021

The stock market is in risk-on mode as a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases means a big economic surprise is possible, Fundstrat"s Tom Lee says

"We are now seeing the strongest string of COVID-19 declines that was not seen since Wave 2 ended over the Summer," Lee explained. Cindy Ord/Getty Images A sharp decline in COVID-19 cases is leading to a newfound ris.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 24th, 2021

Mark Hulbert: Stock-market bulls are fooling themselves over the risk of a bear market while the economy keeps growing

There's another trigger for big declines in the stock market beyond economic recession......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 20th, 2021

"Heightening Risk Of Accidental Nuclear War": Russia Withdraws From Open Skies Treaty After US Exit

"Heightening Risk Of Accidental Nuclear War": Russia Withdraws From Open Skies Treaty After US Exit.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 17th, 2021

House Democrats say Trump should be impeached because insurrection attempt threatened the lives of the top 3 people in line to succeed him - creating a huge national security risk

A scathing House .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021