Author: Gist It

  • Deaths from xylazine are on the rise. The White House has a new plan to tackle it

    The White House is implementing a new plan to mitigate deaths caused by street drugs laced with xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer that has led to a surge of overdose deaths in the U.S. Driving the news: Xylazine combined with fentanyl was listed as an emerging threat by the administration in April. * The Centers for […]

  • The Dutch are returning looted artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Does it matter?

    The Dutch government has begun returning hundreds of cultural artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, that were looted during the period of Dutch colonization. The ceremony: A handover ceremony was held in Leiden, during which 478 cultural objects were returned to their countries of origin. * These items include ancient temple carvings from Java, a […]

  • A racist past and hotter future are testing Western water like never before

    As droughts persist in Western states, a century-old water system, criticized as inherently racist, is under scrutiny for its capacity to sustainably manage water supplies with worsening droughts on the horizon. Established hierarchy: Western water laws, following a “first in time, first in right” principle, generally favor older claims. * In shortage situations, those with […]

  • What to know about Prime, the Logan Paul drink that one senator wants investigated

    U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for an investigation into PRIME energy drinks, popular among Gen Z and endorsed by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI, for containing unsafe amounts of caffeine for child consumption. Product details: PRIME energy drinks, endorsed by YouTubers Logan Paul and KSI and aligned with sports teams like the […]

  • Solomon Islands signs policing pact with China

    The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement with China to strengthen cooperation on law enforcement and security matters, a move that might stir concerns among its traditional allies like the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The New Alliance: * This agreement followed a Monday meeting in Beijing between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Solomon […]

  • The head of NATO says Turkey will vote ASAP on Sweden’s bid to join NATO

    NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announces that Turkey will soon vote on Sweden’s bid to join the defense alliance. A meeting of leaders: Stoltenberg, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson convened in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Erdogan agreed to push for a swift Turkish parliament vote on Sweden’s NATO bid. * Stoltenberg […]

  • Conjunto music enjoys a resurgence, bridging a divide between old and new musicians

    Conjunto music, a century-old genre combining Mexican, European, and American song styles, is seeing a resurgence, particularly among a new generation of musicians in Texas. Driving the resurgence: At least a dozen schools in the Texas Valley and as far north as San Antonio now offer Conjunto music as part of their fine arts program. […]

  • Police clashed with skaters at ‘hill bomb’ event in San Francisco

    San Francisco Police clashed with participants and spectators at an unauthorized skateboarding event, leading to several arrests and injuries. Events unfolding: The Dolores Hill Bomb, an unofficial and illegal skate event, attracted large crowds on Saturday. * This event involves skateboarders racing down the steep streets near Mission Dolores Park at high speeds. * A […]

  • In Miami, members of Congress mark 2021 Cuban protests anniversary with new hopes

    On the eve of the second anniversary of the 2021 Cuban protests, a bipartisan group of U.S. Congress members in Miami reflected on the event’s continuing impact and addressed new threats from the Communist regime. Remembering the protests: The 2021 Cuban protests, sparked by critical supply shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were the largest […]

  • One person has died as storms leave widespread flooding in New York and Vermont

    A storm sweeping the Northeast has resulted in one casualty and extensive flooding in New York and Vermont. Storm Impact: The storm, which hit over the weekend, dumped over 8 inches of rain in 24 hours in Mid-Hudson and Finger Lakes areas of New York. * Several roads and highways were closed and states of […]