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Namibia's Bid to Lift Rhino Horn Trade Ban Rejected at Cites Conference
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Namibia's Bid to Lift Rhino Horn Trade Ban Rejected at Cites Conference

The Trump administration's attempts to appoint loyalists as federal prosecutors face significant legal hurdles. A federal judge in New York is considering challenges to the legitimacy of John Sarcone's appointment as acting U.S. attorney, amidst claims of unlawful practices in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia. These legal disputes are part of a broader concern over the administration's unorthodox strategies to circumvent Senate confirmations.

The Trump administration's attempts to appoint loyalists as federal prosecutors face significant legal hurdles. A federal judge in New York is considering challenges to the legitimacy of John Sarcone's appointment as acting U.S. attorney, amidst claims of unlawful practices in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia. These legal disputes are part of a broader concern over the administration's unorthodox strategies to circumvent Senate confirmations.

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On Friday, the Federal Railroad Administration approved a waiver allowing freight railroads to reduce their track inspections from twice a week to once a week, citing advancements in automated inspection technology. However, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division union warns that while helpful, these technologies should not replace human inspections due to the risks of missing certain defects. The debate continues between railroads advocating for technology and unions emphasizing the importance of human oversight.

On Friday, the Federal Railroad Administration approved a waiver allowing freight railroads to reduce their track inspections from twice a week to once a week, citing advancements in automated inspection technology. However, the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division union warns that while helpful, these technologies should not replace human inspections due to the risks of missing certain defects. The debate continues between railroads advocating for technology and unions emphasizing the importance of human oversight.

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In the wake of a catastrophic fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district that claimed at least 159 lives, student Miles Kwan was arrested for launching a petition advocating for accountability from authorities. Public outrage has surged, sparking debates about the government's handling of free speech amidst a national security backdrop. The incident raises serious questions about civic rights as officials assure a thorough investigation while ensuring no political motives are at play.

In the wake of a catastrophic fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district that claimed at least 159 lives, student Miles Kwan was arrested for launching a petition advocating for accountability from authorities. Public outrage has surged, sparking debates about the government's handling of free speech amidst a national security backdrop. The incident raises serious questions about civic rights as officials assure a thorough investigation while ensuring no political motives are at play.

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