Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverses the renaming of Fort Bragg, sparking debate about honoring Confederate history. The UN reports on a missed deadline for climate change plans.
Most nations missed a deadline for submitting plans to fight climate change , the UN revealed. The deadline was originally set for the beginning of March, but only a small number of countries were able to meet the requirement. The UN now says that countries should take the time needed to develop comprehensive and effective plans, emphasizing quality over speed.
Meanwhile, the WHO chief has appealed to nations to pressure Washington to reconsider its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. The U.S. has pledged to reduce its funding to the WHO, citing concerns over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other stories this week include: a measles outbreak in a small Texas county with high rates of vaccine exemptions, concerns about rising health insurance deductibles in the new year, the increasing presence of Israeli checkpoints in the West Bank, a tight electoral race in Ecuador highlighting the influence of indigenous voters, and a meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a significant move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed an order Monday restoring the name of a storied special operations forces base back to Fort Bragg. The North Carolina base was previously renamed to honor a World War II hero, Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, in an attempt to circumvent a law prohibiting the military from naming a base after a Confederate leader. The original namesake, Gen. Braxton Bragg, was a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina, known for his ownership of slaves and losses in key Civil War battles.Hegseth's decision to restore the name Fort Bragg has sparked debate. Supporters argue that the original name is historically significant and reflects the base's strong legacy. Critics contend that honoring a Confederate general is inappropriate and sends a harmful message. Hegseth defended his decision, stating that the change honors a World War II hero and underscores the installation's commitment to recognizing those who have made extraordinary sacrifices for the nation. The base had already been informally known as Fort Bragg, so the name change is largely symbolic
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