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NOAA Staff Firings Raise Concerns Over Weather Forecasting Accuracy

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began firing staff on Thursday, impacting weather forecasting and potentially jeopardizing the accuracy of weather predictions across the U.S. Multiple anonymous sources confirmed the firings, which affected employees in probationary periods...

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Climate Action
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Natural Disasters Strain Insurance Industry, Exposing Uninsured Gap

Increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters are straining the insurance industry, prompting companies to limit coverage in high-risk areas, resulting in a growing uninsured gap and highlighting the need for systemic solutions to address the economic burden of climate change; 2022 disaster cos...

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California's $20 Minimum Wage: 10,700 Fast-Food Job Losses, 14.5% Price Hike

A Berkeley Research Group study revealed that California's fast-food industry experienced a net loss of 10,700 jobs and a 14.5% price surge between June 2023 and June 2024 following the implementation of a $20 minimum wage for some workers in April 2024; the study, commissioned by Save Local Restaur...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Victoria's Booming Education Exports: A Balancing Act

Victorian public schools organized over 40 overseas recruitment trips last year, attracting more than 9370 international students in 2024, generating $13,000–$20,000 per student, while raising concerns about equitable distribution among schools.

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Quality Education
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WHO FCTC's 20th Anniversary: One-Third Reduction in Global Tobacco Consumption

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control's 20th anniversary highlights a one-third reduction in global tobacco consumption over two decades, thanks to various control measures including graphic health warnings, plain packaging, and advertising bans, despite challenges posed by the tobacco ind...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Dutch Rental Market Sees Net Decrease of 5,500 Units

In the Netherlands, the number of rental properties offered by private landlords decreased by approximately 5,500 in the last year, primarily due to higher property taxes and rent caps imposed by the Affordable Rent Act, while commercial landlords saw an increase of 15,000 units.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Workplace Raids Prompt US Employers to Prepare for Immigration Enforcement

Following President Trump's election, US employers across sectors are preparing for potential workplace raids by reviewing employee documents and undergoing training, driven by the administration's focus on worksite enforcement and the potential for hefty fines and deportations; recent ICE raids at ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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National Park Layoffs: Reduced Services, Uncertain Economic Impact

National park layoffs will mainly reduce services like ranger programs and visitor center hours, potentially impacting visitation and local economies; however, most major parks will remain open 24/7.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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South Korea Sees First Rise in Births in Nine Years

South Korea's 2024 birth rate saw an increase of 8,300 to 238,300 babies, the first rise in nine years, with the fertility rate rising to 0.75; experts attribute this partly to post-pandemic marriage increases and a larger 30-year-old population, yet long-term impacts remain uncertain.

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No Poverty
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Rome's Cinema Crisis: Hollywood Plea Amidst Theater Closures

More than 45 movie theaters in Rome have closed recently, replaced by commercial spaces; a new Lazio law facilitates such conversions, but a petition by Hollywood figures and the success of the 'Troisi' cinema offer contrasting perspectives.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Rental Housing Shortage Worsened by 5,500 Unit Decrease

In 2024, the Netherlands saw a net decrease of 5,500 rental properties due to 20,500 fewer units from private investors and 15,000 more from commercial landlords, primarily driven by increased wealth taxes and rent control legislation.

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Ukraine's Mineral Wealth: Uncertainties Amidst Conflict

Ukraine's mineral wealth, estimated at 5% of global "critical" raw materials, faces challenges from outdated data, high extraction costs, and the conflict's impact on resource accessibility. The feasibility of exploiting these resources, including rare earth deposits in Russian-occupied territories,...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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