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Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump’s new government contractor rules

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www.clickorlando.com – Michael Liedtke, Associated Press – 2025-02-05 18:25:00

SUMMARY: Google is discontinuing some of its diversity hiring targets, following a trend among U.S. companies scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This change, communicated to employees, aligns with an executive order from President Trump targeting federal contractors’ DEI programs. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, also adjusted its annual report language, removing commitments to DEI, and noted ongoing evaluations due to recent court decisions. Despite prior efforts to increase representation, Google has seen limited progress in diversity within its leadership, with Black and Latino leaders remaining underrepresented. Other major companies have similarly revised their DEI commitments.

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Russia uses a gas pipeline to strike at Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-03-09 05:10:00

SUMMARY: Russian special forces infiltrated a gas pipeline to launch a surprise attack on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region as part of Moscow’s effort to reclaim territory lost during Ukraine’s significant cross-border incursion in August. This offensive saw Ukraine capture 1,000 square kilometers, including the strategic town of Sudzha, and take hundreds of Russian prisoners. Despite initial successes, Ukrainian forces have faced relentless assaults from around 50,000 Russian troops. Reports indicate that some Russian operatives utilized the pipeline to approach Sudzha, but Ukrainian forces quickly detected and countered their advances, resulting in high Russian casualties.

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Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh brace for upcoming food reductions as aid agencies cut funding

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www.clickorlando.com – Shafiqur Rahman And Julhas Alam, Associated Press – 2025-03-08 22:38:00

SUMMARY: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh are increasingly alarmed by the U.S. decision to halve food rations starting next month, impacting over a million people and worsening their nutritional situation. A refugee relief official noted that the cut, from $12.50 to $6 per month, will create social and mental pressures within the community. The World Food Program announced these reductions despite uncertainty about their link to U.S. funding cuts. Medical care is also deteriorating, with only emergency treatment available. The U.S. has historically been a major donor, providing nearly half of the humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees, but overall support is declining.

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South Florida 7 p.m. Weather Forecast 3/8/2025

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-03-08 19:38:04

SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather forecast for March 8, 2025, indicates warm temperatures with a high of 86°F, close to the record of 88°F. Tomorrow’s sunrise is at 7:35 a.m. and sunset at 7:26 p.m. Expect fog in the interior areas with reduced visibility, especially early in the morning. A cold front on Monday will bring much-needed rain, potentially between 3 and 5 p.m., but the amount may be limited. After Monday, cooler temperatures in the upper 50s are expected, and conditions will remain dry with a chance of rain later in the week. Monitoring for fire weather concerns is advised.

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CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren says to expect dry and warm conditions for Saturday evening that could lead to some fog in the overnight.

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