President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to scale back equal-opportunity programmes in the US, rescinding a 60-year-old executive order that implemented equality and diversity initiatives. These orders aim to scrap federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programmes, calling them “illegal” and “discriminatory”, as well as reform federal hiring practices to focus on merit-based decisions. Trump also issued a separate action urging the private sector to end illegal discrimination and preferences, while revoking the 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity order signed by Lyndon B Johnson.
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Why are airdrops on Gaza so dangerous? | World News
The United Nations has condemned recent airdrops of aid into Gaza, stating they risk harming the very civilians they aim to help, as one-third of the population faces starvation. Aid delivered by air is inefficient and often fails to reach the most vulnerable, with the UN emphasizing that land routes are crucial for effective humanitarian support. Want More Context? 🔎
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