In March, hundreds of Palestinians displaced by Israel’s offensive in northern Gaza were forced to live next to a landfill in Gaza City, facing dire conditions and the threat of disease. Families from Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun set up tents near piles of garbage after being evacuated by the IDF, exacerbating Gaza’s already strained waste management system. The UN reported in October that the war had crippled waste infrastructure, leading to unregulated dumping sites that posed serious health risks due to the accumulation of hazardous waste.
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Utah bans LGBTQ+ pride flags, MAGA flags, other unapproved flags in government buildings, schools
Utah Governor Spencer Cox allowed a ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags and political flags like MAGA flags at government buildings and schools to become law without his signature, citing concerns but avoiding a potential veto override. The ban, effective May 7, imposes a $500 daily fine for displaying unauthorized flags, limiting it to American, state, and military flags. The move sparked protests in Salt Lake City, with local officials expressing opposition to the law's perceived...
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