The Trump administration removed the congressionally mandated “Not One More Report” on missing and murdered Native Americans from the Department of Justice website nearly 300 days ago, citing compliance with an executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The report, produced by the Not Invisible Act of 2020, aimed to provide solutions and educate the public on the crisis affecting Indigenous communities. Senators who championed the legislation, like Catherine Cortez Masto, expressed outrage and have reached out to the administration to have the report restored. The report detailed recommendations for alleviating the crisis, and its removal has been criticized as a misclassification of tribal nations and a lack of understanding regarding the issue.
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The UN Secretary-General warns that the world has failed to meet the 1.5C target of the Paris Agreement, making overshooting inevitable with potentially devastating consequences. He emphasizes the urgency of dramatically decreasing emissions to avoid catastrophic tipping points, such as the Amazon turning into a savanna, and stresses the need for a course correction at the upcoming Cop30 climate summit. Guterres calls for governments to prioritize a transition away from fossil fuels, recognizing the renewables revolution, and advocates for greater influence from Indigenous communities in climate discussions. He highlights the crucial role of Indigenous voices in achieving a balance with nature, while also acknowledging the importance of the Cop system in global environmental governance.
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In a tragic event, an 18-year-old woman was killed, and seven others were injured in a mass stabbing at the Hollow Water First Nation community in Manitoba, Canada. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, also died after fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle, colliding with an RCMP policewoman who was critically injured. The victims and the suspect were all known to each other within the community, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the attack. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation, including house-to-house checks, to ensure the safety of the community and provide support to those affected.
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John Q. Hosedrinker