Author: Gist It

  • Shein steals artists’ designs, a federal racketeering lawsuit says

    Massive e-commerce company Shein is facing a lawsuit for violating the federal anti-racketeering act, RICO, by allegedly replicating works of independent designers. Accusations in detail: Three artists — Krista Perry, Larissa Martinez and Jay Baron — allege Shein made exact copies of their work without their knowledge. * Perry is a designer and illustrator based […]

  • ‘Fragile Cargo’ chronicles the quest to save China’s Forbidden City treasures from war

    “Fragile Cargo” documents the efforts made by curators to save China’s Forbidden City treasures from the destruction of war. The backstory: During Japan’s invasion of China in the 1930s, which initiated the Sino-Japanese war and World War II, curators at the Forbidden City transported about 20,000 cases of artworks across China. * The measures taken […]

  • Tuberville is showing how much power one lawmaker wields under Senate rules

    Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is using his senatorial privileges to block all U.S. military personnel moves requiring confirmation as a tool to challenge the Pentagon’s abortion policy. The Impulse: Tuberville is opposed to the Pentagon policy of granting leave and travel expenses for military personnel who cannot obtain an abortion in the state where they […]

  • 5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

    As extreme heat blankets much of the U.S, it’s crucial to protect pets from the increased temperatures. The risks: Heat poses similar risks for pets as it does for humans, especially for pets with longer or darker fur, flat faces, older pets, obese pets, and pets with medical conditions. * Hot pavements can lead to […]

  • Court pauses order limiting Biden administration contact with social media companies

    A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court’s order that had limited the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies regarding controversial online posts. Legal Details: The lawsuit was filed last year, claiming the administration was, in effect, censoring free speech by discussing possible regulatory actions while pressuring companies to remove what it […]

  • Las Vegas could break heat record as millions across the U.S. endure scorching temps

    Las Vegas is currently undergoing an intense heatwave that could break the city’s record high of 117 degrees Fahrenheit (47.2 degrees Celsius) this weekend. Heatwave Details: The National Weather Service highlighted that the current heatwave is far from typical due to its long duration, extreme daytime temperatures, and warm nights. * The heatwave is expected […]

  • Jesse Jackson to retire as head of civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH

    Rev. Jesse Jackson is planning his retirement from leading the Chicago civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition, according to his son’s congressional office. Stepping Down: Rev. Jesse Jackson is retiring from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, an organization he founded in 1971. * The announcement of his retirement is scheduled to be made during the organization’s […]

  • What you need to know about aspartame and cancer

    The World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has stated that the artificial sweetener aspartame, may be “possibly carcinogenic to humans”, triggering concerns over its safety. Key Announcement: The IARC “raised a flag” for more research into aspartame, a widely-used sweetener found in products such as Diet Coke and Trident gum. […]

  • Natural gas can rival coal’s climate-warming potential when leaks are counted

    A new study suggests that the climate warming effects of natural gas could equal those of coal, when accounting for methane leaks. Research findings: The study, published in Environmental Research Letters, highlights that even minor methane leakage from natural gas infrastructure can push its emissions impact to rival that of coal. * Rates of methane […]

  • 78 pilot whales were slaughtered near a cruise ship carrying marine conservationists

    Passengers aboard a U.K.-based cruise ship watched as 78 pilot whales were slaughtered in the Faroe Islands, a Danish territory, as a part of a local tradition. The whales hunt: The 150 people in small boats and jet skis herded the whales, including nine calves, to a beach before the slaughter, which took around 20 […]