The Trump administration has instructed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prepare for the loss of another 1,000 workers, in addition to the 1,300 staff already let go, potentially hindering NOAA’s ability to provide lifesaving forecasts as hurricane season approaches. NOAA managers are required to propose layoffs and reorganizations to reduce staff by 1,000 people, following President Trump’s executive order for federal workforce reductions. The cuts have raised concerns among scientists and meteorologists, affecting NOAA’s ability to predict severe weather, monitor climate change, and oversee various environmental programs, with organizations urging Congress to oppose these actions.
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US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashes
In Syria, sectarian violence has erupted, resulting in hundreds of deaths, with many Alawites targeted. The clashes pose a threat to the country's stability since Assad's ousting, drawing condemnation from the US. Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa called for calm as the violence escalated into intercommunal conflict, with armed factions blaming Alawites and former regime forces for past atrocities, creating challenges for the transitional government. Full Article
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