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[risk] / rɪsk /




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“Overbuild risk isn’t going away,” and that risk is generally reflected in hyperscaler bond spreads, said Jordan Chalfin, a senior analyst at research firm CreditSights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Among these patients, finerenone lowered the risk of kidney failure or CKD progression by 26% compared with placebo.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Human-like machines may appear familiar and trustworthy as their civilian use grows, increasing the risk people misread danger.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The study also found that finerenone reduced the combined risk of kidney failure, worsening CKD, heart failure, or cardiovascular death by 23%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Its editors decided that contradicting the beliefs of prominent citizens was a risk they shouldn’t take.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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