Japan wildfire rages for seventh day, thousands evacuated
A severe wildfire in northeastern Japan has been burning for seven days, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of residents.
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offices across the U.S. on Monday (March 3) to protest mass layoffs amid reported public sector cuts.
In Silver Spring, Maryland, protesters rallied under the slogan “Save NOAA Now!”, calling for the immediate reinstatement of dismissed workers and opposing further reductions.
“NOAA is critical—from ensuring the safety of our seafood to providing life-saving hurricane forecasts,” said demonstrator Mike Tidwell. “This agency plays a vital role in our lives, and we need to keep it strong.”
Former NOAA employee Hendrick Simoes, who lost his job just days earlier, warned of the broader consequences.
“NOAA impacts every aspect of life in America,” he said. “With these layoffs, we’re a less safe society, and we’re more vulnerable to extreme weather.”
Protesters held banners and chanted in support of NOAA employees, with many highlighting the agency’s crucial role in weather forecasting, environmental research, and public safety. The layoffs, which affected hundreds of workers last week, have sparked concerns about the country’s ability to respond to natural disasters and climate-related threats.
A centuries old tradition of cheese-throwing has brought excitement to the town of Novara di Sicilia as its residents both young and old trooped out en masse to participate in the game.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed his respect for the United States and its people in an interview with Fox News, following a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
DBS Group, Southeast Asia’s largest bank, announced plans to cut approximately 4,000 jobs - about 10% of its current workforce - over the next three years as artificial intelligence increasingly assumes roles traditionally performed by human employees.
A severe wildfire in northeastern Japan has been burning for seven days, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of residents.
North Korea has warned of increased provocations in response to the U.S. deploying its aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson, in South Korea.
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